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Puget Sound

Puget Sound lies west of the Cascade Mountains, outside Columbia Valley. Its cool, wet maritime climate favours Pinot Noir and Riesling, while many vineyards can be dry-farmed.

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Atlas locationPuget Sound · Washington47.88° N · 122.40° WOpen in Atlas

Puget Sound lies west of the Cascade Mountains, outside Columbia Valley, and is Washington's only AVA on that side of the range. It is the state's coolest and wettest growing region, with a temperate maritime climate and about 15 to 60 inches of rain each year. Many vineyards can be dry-farmed. The wines differ markedly from those of eastern Washington. Pinot Noir and Riesling are especially well suited to the region, alongside varieties rarely found elsewhere in the state. An AVA is a defined American grape-growing area.

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Elsewhere in Washington

  1. Columbia Valley6 producersColumbia Valley crosses central and eastern Washington into north-central Oregon. Its dry, continental climate means most vinifera vineyards rely on irrigation. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and Syrah are the leading varieties.

Producers in Puget Sound

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  • Chateau Ste MichelleWoodinville producer of Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Indian Wells Cabernet and Eroica Riesling.
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placeReturn to WashingtonSee how Puget Sound fits within the wider Washington region.mapSee Puget Sound in the AtlasSee the area and nearby producers on the map.producerMeet Chateau Ste MichelleRead about Chateau Ste Michelle and its wines.