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• “Wahluke” is a Native American word meaning “watering place”
• Located within Grant County, Washington and is part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA
• Naturally bounded by the Columbia River to the west and south, by the Saddle Mountains on the north (1,480-foot or 450 m) elevation, and on the east by the Hanford Reach National Monument
• The area has the warmest climates for grape growing in the state
• The area is primarily known for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (also see Syrah, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc)