2. AVA of Washington State
Yakima Valley
Walla Walla Valley
Columbia Valley
Puget Sound
Red Mountain
Columbia Gorge
Horse Heaven Hills
Wahluke Slope
Rattlesnake Hills
3.
4. Grapes/Chateau of Washington
More whites than reds (56% vs 44%)
Major white grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer
10 wineries in 1970s, more than 500 today!
Chateau St. Michelle (used to be own by U.S. Tobacco until purchased by Altria.
5. Wines of Oregon
Burgundy of United States, Same latitude (Willamette)
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
AVA
Willamette Valley (accounts for more than 70% of wineries)
Umpqua Valley
Rogue Valley
Applegate Valley