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Janina explores Washington State wine, uncovering its unique regions, wineries, and grapes with guests from the Washington State Wine Commission.

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina explores Washington State wine - discovering the best wine regions, wineries and grapes that make this one of America's most exciting wine destinations. Joined by Chris Stone and Avril Mooney from the Washington State Wine Commission, they uncover what makes Washington wine unique, from the famous Columbia Valley and Walla Walla wine regions to ancient flood soils, volcanic landscapes, dramatic climate contrasts and the diverse AVAs producing exceptional wines. Discover why Washington State has become one of the world's most dynamic wine destinations, how its geography shapes the style and quality of its wines, and why a Washington wine road trip belongs on every wine lover's bucket list. From the Cascade Mountains and the rain shadow effect to high-desert vineyards and remarkable terroir, this episode is packed with insights for anyone wanting to learn about wine, deepen their wine education, or plan an unforgettable wine travel adventure. Along the way, Janina tastes some of Washington's most exciting wines, including Riesling, Gamay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, while exploring the producers shaping the future of…

People in this episode

Host: Janina Doyle

Guests: Chris Stone, Avril Mooney

Topics covered

• Washington State wine
• wine regions
• wine education
• wine travel
• grapes
• wineries

Keywords

• Washington wine
• Columbia Valley
• Walla Walla
• Riesling
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• wine road trip
• terroir
• high-desert vineyards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington State Wine Commission

Places: Washington State, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla, Cascade Mountains

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