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Question: I like drinking Washington state wines and wonder which region was the first one recognized?
Answer: Yakima Valley was the first AVA formally designated wine region in Washington state back in 1983. There are now 21 federally recognized American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in Washington with by far the largest one being Columbia Valley and the newest Beverly in 2024.
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