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9 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Puget Sound.

Region DNA

The character of Puget Sound

Based on 166 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Puget Sound
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
3
80–89 Great
15
70–79 Good
0
<70 Other
0

Based on 18 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitOakTree fruitRed fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Washington State Red Blend
36
Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
30
Washington State Columbia Valley Bordeaux Red Blend
29
Washington State Syrah
28
Washington State Merlot
20
Washington State Rosé
17
Washington State Chardonnay
13
Washington State Cabernet Franc Red
11

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon80Merlot63Shiraz/Syrah57Malbec49Cabernet Franc37Chardonnay25Petit Verdot22Pinot Noir19Viognier19Sauvignon Blanc17

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Puget Sound

Januik

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About Puget Sound

Puget Sound is a wine region in United States, home to 30 producers tracked on Femente, 3 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Washington State Red Blend and Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Black fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.

Puget Sound — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Puget Sound?
The most planted varieties in Puget Sound are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, and Malbec, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Puget Sound known for?
Puget Sound is known for Washington State Red Blend, Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon, and Washington State Columbia Valley Bordeaux Red Blend wines and flavors of Black fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Puget Sound?
Femente tracks 30 producers in Puget Sound, of which 3 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Puget Sound?
Puget Sound is a wine region in United States.

Puget Sound

The maritime cool of Puget Sound coaxes lean, high-acid reds from producers who chase ripeness against an unforgiving growing season. Riesling and Pinot Noir thrive here precisely because they refuse to soften.

Producers in Puget Sound

Wineries in Puget Sound

Restaurants in Puget Sound

Restaurants in Puget Sound