Washington’s Puget Sound is not only picturesque, but it’s near major population centers. SAN JJUAN VINEYARDS Washington’s Puget Sound has long been associated with rain, and more rain—not a climate thought to be conducive to wine grape production. But a detailed look at the region’s topography, soils, growing degree-days and changing climate show good potential for grape growing in the region. While the majority of the state’s grape production is located in the arid region on the east side of the Cascade Mountains, Puget Sound has a surprising depth of wine grape history. It was home to the state’s first […]