This was the first approved viticultural area in the state of Washington having been recognized in 1983. It extends on the west from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and runs to the Kiona Hillsin the east near Richland, Washington. This area is home...
This are naturally occurring, single celled organisms which are found on the skins of grapes and are the primary causes of fermentation. In the fermentation process, yeast take available sugars and transform them into carbon dioxide and alcohols. When...
This refers to the amount of grapes, etc. produced. The following are typical yields: 1 vine yields 18 lbs. of grapes 1 vine makes 6 bottles 1 acre has 450 vines 1 acre yields 4 tons of grapes 1 acre makes 240 cases of wine 1 bottle pours 5 glasses