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Location: Northwestern WashingtonDesignated: 1995Total Size: 5.5 million acresAcreage under vine: 121 acres (49 hectares)Top Varieties: Pinot Noir, Madeline Angevine, SiegerrebeSoils: Gravelly sandy loam over glacial hardpan Average Annual Precipitation: 15-60 inches Two Things to Know: Currently Washington’s only growing region located west of the Cascade Mountain range. It therefore has a…
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Washington wine’s earliest days date back to 1825, when the first grape vines were planted. Pioneer William B. Bridgman planted grapevines in Yakima Valley in the early 1900s. In subsequent years, Dr. Walter Clore, recognized as the father of the Washington wine industry, researched what varieties would grow well in…
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Join us for a live performance from a talented local artist. Sip on wine (or beer), and enjoy the music! About Kitty Mae: Kitty Mae wants to make you dance! Bringing her big country voice to the Puget Sound, Kitty’s music will invoke the likes of everything from…
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From the Puget Sound on the west side of the mountains to the Lewis-Clark Valley straddling the border with Idaho, explore all 20 diverse and unique growing areas across Washington. Download the map by clicking the button above.
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The Washington State Wine Commission, a staff of 10, works to implement all initiatives, programs, and campaigns decided upon by our Board, which represents our winemakers and grape growers. We each come to the wine industry from various backgrounds, but all share the same belief: that Washington Wine is meant…
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Location: Central, south-central, and south- eastern Washington and north-central Oregon Designated: 1984Total Size: 11 million acres Acreage Under Vine: Total vineyard acreage: 60,079 (24,313 hectares); Washington acreage: 59,234 (23,971 hectares)Top Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, SyrahSoils: Loess overlying gravel and slackwater sediment with a basalt bedrockAverage Annual Precipitation: 6-8 inches Two…
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Chris Tanghe on why time is the most motivating currency, having conversations with his dog, Walter, and riding a magic carpet on his lunch breaks.
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Chris Tanghe on why time is the most motivating currency, having conversations with his dog, Walter, and riding a magic carpet on his lunch breaks.
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The Washington State Wine Commission was created by the Washington State Legislature in 1987 to promote the growth of the wine industry for the benefit of all of the state’s citizens. Its mission is to raise awareness and demand for Washington State wine through marketing and education, while supporting viticulture and…
