Location: Walla Walla is in the southeast corner of Washington State at the base of the Blue Mountains.

County: Walla Walla
County Population: 55,200 (4/1/01)
City Population: 29,500 (4/1/01)
Estimated Economic Impact on Walla Walla $100+ Million
Licensed Wineries: 65 (8/05)
American Viticultural Area: Walla Walla Valley
Federally Designated: 1984/ Revised: 2001
Total Acres: 303,500
Planted Acres: 450 (1999)
Planted Acres: 1052 (2001)
(648 in Washington/403 in Oregon)

Primary Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Other Varietals Include:
Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sèmillon and Viognier.

Soil Type: Varying combinations of loam, silt, loess and cobbles
Average Rain Fall: 12.5 inches
Average Growing Degree Days: 3,126
Frost Free Days: 190-220
Typical Growing Season: Budbreak usually occurs around April 10th. Harvest often begins in mid September and continues through mid to late October.

Peak elevation of the Blue Mountains: 4500ft
Typical vineyard elevation Typical vineyard elevation: Vineyard elevation ranges from 650 to 1500 feet with 850 to 1400 feet being most common.