Washington Wine
“Over the past two decades, Washington state’s wine
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Senator Murray toured the beautiful Pepper
Bridge Winery's vineyards in Walla Walla, WA.
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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:
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Washington is the nation’s second largest producer of premium
wines;
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Washington is home to more than 400 wineries, 350 wine grape growers,
and over 30,000 vineyard acres;
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Washington’s wine industry brings $3 billion into our state;
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Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties, with a
ratio of 47 percent red to 53 percent white;
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Washington’s wineries produce over 18 million gallons of
wine per year.
Source: Washington Wine Commission
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