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Is Washington State known for wine?
A bit of history: Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the country; in the 1960s there were only a few wineries in operation, but by last year there were almost 1,000, with 14 wine-growing regions recognized and several more on the horizon.
What is Washington’s largest winery?
Columbia Crest Winery
Ranked by Reported gallons sold 2019
| Rank | Winery | Reported gallons sold 2019 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Crest Winery 2 Hwy. 221 Columbia Crest Dr. Paterson, WA 99345 509-875-2061 columbiacrest.com | 17.91 million |
| 2 | Waterbrook Winery 10518 W. Hwy. 12 Walla Walla, WA 99362 509-522-1262 waterbrook.com | 3.00 million |
How many wineries are in Washington State?
With just over 1,000 wineries, 400+ grape growers, and 60,000+ acres of wine grapes, Washington State is the 2nd largest wine producing state in the U.S. We are proud to produce over 80 varieties from our 19 AVAs, and each year, we have a total in-state economic impact of more than $8B and produce over 17M cases of …
Where is wine grown in Washington State?
The Puget Sound AVA is the only wine-growing region located in Western Washington. Of the region’s 4.75 million acres (1.9 million hectare), only 200 acres (81 ha) were planted as of 2008 – mostly to cool weather varieties like Madeleine Angevine, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot noir and Siegerrebe.
Why does Washington produce a large diversity of wines?
By autumn, eastern Washington can experience temperature differences of 40 degrees Fahrenheit between daytime highs and nighttime lows. These swings, along with that warm summer weather and the overall harvest cool-down, help create the state’s distinctive wine style.
What state produces the most wine?
California
More Wine and Grape Stats
| Rank | State | Wineries |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 4,501 |
| 2 | Oregon | 793 |
| 3 | Washington | 792 |
| 4 | New York | 403 |
What makes Washington wines unique?
In general, these wines bring together a New World ripeness of flavor (think of the opulence of fruit from wine regions like California and Australia) with an Old World type of acid and tannin structure (similar to the austerity of the wines from places like France and Italy).
How many AVAs are in Washington State?
Their boundaries are defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and they are established at the request of wineries, vineyards, or other petitioners. Washington State currently has 19 AVAs. There is so much history hidden in the evolution of our grape-growing regions.
