FRIDAY JANUARY, 30

Named after the body of water that stretches across the region, Puget Sound has the distinction of being Washington’s only growing region located west of the Cascade Mountains. It encompasses a wide swath of land—including numerous islands—from the Canadian border to the north through Seattle to Olympia, the state’s capitol to the south. 

Due to its location, Puget Sound is unique for Washington as a growing region in that it has a temperate, maritime climate. In contrast, Washington’s growing regions east of the Cascade crest have arid or semi-arid, continental climates. Puget Sound is therefore by far Washington’s coolest and wettest growing region. 

Baja California wine is known for its unique terroir and a "wild west" approach to winemaking, often resulting in full-bodied, ripe, and robust wines with distinct flavors. The region's climate, close proximity to the sea, and diverse grape varieties contribute to wines that are richly colored and often feature a "stoney minerality".