Wine and Beverage Management, Goodlad, Spring 2013

Soil: Sandy

Grape: Chardonnay, notable Riesling

Climate: Temperate & Dry

Regions:

  • Puget Sound AVA – Sits in the rain shadow of the east side of the Cascade mountains, has to be irrigated because of average 6-8 inches of rainfall and long hours of sunshine.  But also means that it can be control and has wines that are often compared to Bordeaux.