Puget Sound AVA

The Puget Sound AVA is an American Viticultural Area in western Washington State. It is the only AVA in the state of Washington that is located west of the Cascade Mountains.

Puget Sound AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1995
CountryUnited States
Part ofWashington
Growing season210 days
Climate regionTemperate, Maritime
Precipitation (annual average)15 inches (38 cm) to 60 inches (152 cm)
Soil conditionsGlacial Till over a semi-permeable cemented subsoil
Size of planted vineyards100 acres (40 ha)
Grapes producedMadeleine Angevine, Madeleine Sylvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Siegerrebe
No. of wineries12
Wine producedVarietal, Sparkling wine, Dessert wine
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