Horse Heaven Hills, officially recognized as an AVA in 2005, is located in the Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) and is bordered to the north by the Yakima Valley and to the south by the Columbia River. Most vineyards are planted on south sloping hills comprised of well-drained silt and loam soil. Horse Heaven Hills produces excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Similar to the Red Mountain area located directly to the north, Horse Heaven Hills’ grapes result in some of the best red Bordeaux blends made in the U.S. Top vineyards include Alder Ridge, Canoe Ridge, and Champoux. Scroll down for a comprehensive list of Horse Heaven Hills AVA wineries and click “map view” to access the advanced winery search. Whether you would like to visit a winery that provides beautiful vineyard lodging, has food available to complement its wines, hosts vineyard weddings, or produces wines from organic grapes, we make it easy to find the best Horse Heaven Hills wine tasting and touring destinations.