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Number of wineries(2010)
700+ |
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Number of wine grape growers(2010)
350+ |
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American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)(2010)
11 |
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Record harvest(2010)
160,000 metric ton |
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Acreages Planted
40,000 acres (16,187hectares) |
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Wine Production(2010)
12 million cases |
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Average hours of summer sunlight:
17.4 hours per day |
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Contributes to the state economy
$3 billion annually |
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Annual rainfall
8 inch (203mm) in Eastern Washington(the major grape growing region)
48 inch (1219mm) in Western Washington |
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Varietal
Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Produce over 30 varietal include other varieties.
Ratio of white to red: 54% white to 46% red
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Washington’s Growing Reputation - WA State represents Quality & Value -
Wine Spectator’s prestigious Top 100, a list of the best wines of the year from around the world, has awarded a Washington State wine the number one spot for the first time.
469 wines received 90+ points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2010) – up from 338 (2009).
Wine Spectator reviews across 2010 (percent of wines rated 90 points+) : Washington State – 50%, Oregon – 49%, California – 29%, France – 41%
Average prices for these wines : Washington State – $41, Oregon – $48, California – $74, France – $96.
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2nd largest premium wine producer in the United States
Washington State Wine Commission