Washington Wines Hit Their Stride

Dear Client:The first Washington AVA was established 30 years ago in 1983 when there were just 40 wineries in existence. Today, Washington is the second largest wine region in the US, behind California, with 826 wineries and an in-state economic impact in the ballpark of $9 billion. Although 95% of the state's wineries still produce less than 8,000 cases, the state has attracted the eye of some big players in California including Duckhorn, Trinchero Family Estates and Gallo. WSD recently