Walla Walla Valley Named Number One Wine Region in America

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The Walla Walla Valley has just been named Best Wine Region in America in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice awards. Voting was open to the public online for the previous month and while Walla Walla has been a finalist in this poll twice before, this is the first time the region took home number one.

“I can think of no better way to honor wines from Washington state in general, and Walla Walla Valley wines specifically, than being recognized as America’s Best Wine Region by a vote of the public,” said Robert Hansen, executive director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance. “It’s a testament to the outstanding terroir, meticulous craftsmanship, and to the men and women who are committed to elevating the Walla Walla Valley from both a wine production and tourism perspective.”

Of our lovely Walla Walla, the article says: "Italian immigrants began growing wine grapes in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley in the 1850s. Today, this region features more than 100 wineries producing a range of varietals, most popularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The American Viticultural Area spreads across the border into Oregon as well."

See the full list of winning wine regions here.