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.
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Type | American Viticultural Area |
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Year established | 1995 |
Country | United States |
Part of | Washington |
Growing season | 210 days |
Climate region | Temperate, Maritime |
Precipitation (annual average) | 15 inches (38 cm) to 60 inches (152 cm) |
Soil conditions | Glacial Till over a semi-permeable cemented subsoil |
Size of planted vineyards | 100 acres (40 ha) |
Grapes produced | Madeleine Angevine, Madeleine Sylvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Siegerrebe |
No. of wineries | 12 |
Wine produced | Varietal, Sparkling wine, Dessert wine |
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