Also known as Washington
Desert-grown reds with bright acidity — America's second-largest producer.
East of the Cascade mountains, Washington's vineyards sit in near-desert with long, sunny summer days and cold nights. Irrigated by the Columbia river, they give ripe but fresh Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah, plus crisp Riesling.
Country
USA
Climate
Dry and sunny, big day-night swings
Key grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Columbia Valley
The umbrella AVA
Walla Walla Valley
Syrah and Cabernet stars
Red Mountain
Tiny, powerful Cabernet
Yakima Valley
The state's oldest AVA
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Washington reds are ripe like California but fresher — a great-value alternative to Napa Cabernet.”
How Vinosoma trains your staff →Regions worth exploring next.
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