Washington Wine

“Over the past two decades, Washington state’s wine

Senator Murray toured the beautiful Pepper Bridge Winery's vineyards in Walla Walla, WA. .....................................

grape growers, researchers, and vintners have made Washington wines well-known and well-loved around the world. These innovative leaders have also created a growing industry that supports jobs and economic development throughout our state.”

- Senator Patty Murray

Washington’s wine industry at a glance:

• Washington is the nation’s second largest producer of premium wines;

• Washington is home to more than 400 wineries, 350 wine grape growers, and over 30,000 vineyard acres;

• Washington’s wine industry brings $3 billion into our state;

• Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties, with a ratio of 47 percent red to 53 percent white;

• Washington’s wineries produce over 18 million gallons of wine per year.

Source: Washington Wine Commission

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