Established in 2009, Snipes Mountain is Washington State’s 10th American Viticultural Area. However, the area has been Snipes Mountain rises from the floor of the Yakima Valley to form the state’s second-smallest appellation at a mere 4,140 acres.  Snipes Mountain and adjacent Harrison Hill are home to unique climatic and geologic features that impart distinct characteristics on the area’s wine grapes. These characteristics reveal themselves in different forms across different varietals, from crisp Rieslings and Sauvignon Blancs to incredibly complex Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Syrah.

More than 35 different varietals are grown on Snipes Mountain, and more than 20 wineries purchase grapes from the vineyards within this AVA.