Washington Wine Facts

Washington State is ranked second nationally in wine production - more than doubled in the last 10 years.
"Yeah! We're number two! We're number two!"
Wine grape growers - more than 300
Number of state wineries - more than 260
Impact of state economy - more than 2.4 Billion annually
Employs over 11,000 people.
Production is growing with current figures at 4.9 million cases or 579.9 million retail value
Red to White wine grape ration is 57% Red to 43% White
Leading Reds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese
Leading Whites: Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier
Washington was honored as "Wine Region of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in 2001.

(courtesy of Washington Wine Commission