Washington

Washington State presents two very different climates due to the presence of the Cascade Mountains, cutting through the state from north to south. On Washington’s western, or coastal side, the climate is cool with plenty of rain. East of the mountains, the climate is very hot and dry in summer and cold in winter. Most of Washington’s vineyards are situated in this area, in the vast, sprawling Columbia and Yakima Valleys. Because it’s so far north, Washington also has the advantage of long hours of sunlight during the growing season and cool overnight temperatures to retain freshness.