Yakima, WA – 7/31/24

The Yakima Valley has been selected as the Number One Best Wine Region in USA TODAY'S 2024 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The annual awards are decided through public voting between 20 regions in the U.S. selected by a panel of wine experts and journalists.

“We are incredibly proud to be voted the best wine region by USA TODAY readers and our supporters,” said John Cooper, CEO and President of Yakima Valley Tourism. “We congratulate all the regions on earning the honor to be finalists and thank the thousands of folks who voted to make us number one.”

The Yakima Valley is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and ideal grape-growing climate that produce a variety of award-winning wines. Cooper said this recognition is a testament to the hard work and passion of local winemakers, growers and wineries. It also highlights other attributes that make the Yakima Valley a desirable wine region including climate, outdoor amenities, farm fresh experiences, fine dining, culture and the arts.

Here is a list of the top 10 winners for USA TODAY Best Wine Region:

1. Yakima Valley, WA
2. Temecula Valley, CA
3. Paso Robles, CA
4. Loudoun, VA
5. Suisun Valley, CA
6. Santa Barbara County, CA
7. Finger Lakes, NY
8. Willamette Valley, OR
9. Sonoma Valley, CA
10. Grand Valley, CO