Washington State
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The Washington State wine region encompasses the entire state and is the second largest premium wine producer in the United States. Bisected by the Cascade Mountain Range from north to south, areas west of the Cascade crest have a maritime climate, whereas areas to the east have a semi-arid climate. Over 99% of vineyard plantings are in eastern Washington where warm, dry temperatures allow a wide variety of grapes to ripen. Vineyard soils are largely defined by their relationship to the Missoula Floods. Warm, dry weather and the use of irrigation lead to minimal vintage variation and consistently high-quality wines.
Region
60,000+ acres of growing area
16 viticulture areas
People
1000+ wineries
450+ wine grape growers
Production
201,000 tons crushed (2019)
18 million cases produced (2019)
Impact
Economic Impact Study, January 2020
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$8.4 billion USD contributed annually to the state’s economy
36,500 jobs created
$753 million USD spent by more than 2.6 million tourists each year
Primary Grape Varietals
Washington Produces Nearly 70 Different Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurztraminer
Semillon
Pinot Gris
Viognier
