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East of the Cascades, a rain-shadow desert and the Columbia River combine to make Washington one of America's most controlled fine-wine climates.
Washington

Wine Growing Regions of Washington

Every region answers one question: what natural forces define this place?

Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley · USAColumbia Valley

A high desert in the rain shadow of the Cascades, irrigated by the Columbia River, giving growers unusual control over ripening.

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