Washington AVAs

CLICK to view an interactive AVA map of Washington State and learn about different weather conditions that make each AVA different.

Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish operations in Washington, where they can create wines from grapes that reflect this region's unique characteristics. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, Washington state vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year.

Each of our 13 AVAs is defined by its specific climate, soil and physical features.

Yakima Valley – Est. 1983
Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Syrah
Walla Walla Valley – Est 1984
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Syrah, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese
Columbia Valley – Est 1984
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah
Puget Sound – Est 1995
Madeleine Angevine, Siegerebbe, Muller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Red Mountain – Est. 2001
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Sangiovese
Columbia Gorge – Est. 2004
Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris
Horse Heaven Hills – Est. 2005
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Wahluke Slope - Est. 2006
Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Rattlesnake Hills – Est. 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling
Snipes Mountain – Est 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon and 29 other grape varieties
Lake Chelan – Est. 2009
Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Naches Heights – Est. 2011
Pinot Gris, Riesling, Syrah
Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley – Est. 2012
Mostly whites - Chardonnay and Riesling – some red varieties.

We work with all the AVAs to connect you to the best of what they grow.

Learn more about the Washington grape growing regions.