Washington State
Washington State is the second-largest producer of premium wines in the United States, after Napa Valley in California. Divided into a total of nine viticultural areas (AVA), these are Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, Walla Walla, Puget Sound, Columbia Gorge, Horse Heaven Hills, Wahluke Slope, and Rattlesnake Hills. The origins of this wine region date back to the mid-19th century, led by Old World immigrants who began cultivating grapes to produce wine, initially for domestic consumption.
Climate
The Cascade Range mountain range divides this area into two distinct parts in terms of climate: the humid west, with Seattle as its capital and frequent rainfall, and the more desert-like east. With 14 viticultural areas (AVA), there are various distinct microclimates.
Soil
Varied combination of soils: alluvial, sandy-rocky, with volcanic basalt, clayey or silty.
Hectares
22257
Location
Washington
