
Red Mountain Wine Yakima Valley, Washington
Learn about Red Mountain wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more …
A coveted source of top quality red grapes among premier Washington producers, the Red Mountain AVA is actually the smallest appellation in the state. As its name might suggest, it is actually neither a mountain nor is it composed of red earth. Instead the appellation is an anticline of the Yakima fold belt, a series of geologic folds that define a number of viticultural regions in the surrounding area. It is on the eastern edge of Yakima Valley with slopes facing southwest towards the Yakima River, ideal for the ripening of grapes. The area’s springtime proliferation of cheatgrass, which has a reddish color, actually gives the area the name, "Red" Mountain.
Red Mountain produces some of the most mineral-driven, tannic and age-worthy red wines of Washington and there are a few reasons for this. It is just about the hottest appellation with normal growing season temperatures commonly reaching above 90F. The soil is particularly poor in nutrients and has a high pH, which results in significantly smaller berry sizes compared to varietal norms. The low juice to skin ratio in smaller berries combined with the strong, dry summer winds, leads to higher tannin levels in Red Mountain grapes.
The most common red grape varieties here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, among others. Limited white varieties are grown, namely Sauvignon blanc.
The reds of the area tend to express dark black and blue fruit, deep concentration, complex textures, high levels of tannins and as previously noted, have good aging capabilities.
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Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Force Majeure Epinette 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Force Majeure Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Aquilini Sauvignon Blanc 2019Sauvignon Blanc from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Force Majeure Parabellum Alluvio 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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10,000 Hours Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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10,000 Hours Red Blend 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Aquilini Family Blend 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Aquilini Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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