Washington State wine is making a splash in the global wine industry. With over 70 varieties & 17.5 million cases produced, it’s become the new epicenter of wine.
I’m a fan of New World wine and when I scour a restaurant menu for a glass I might like and come across a wine sourced from Washington State, I order it without hesitation because I know it’s going to be a winner. So, when Washington State wine reached out to partner with me for their upcoming events, it was an easy yes! because I was already a fan of the state’s wine.
Why Choose Washington State Wine
Washington State wine is making a huge splash in the wine world and it’s easy to see (and taste!) why. If you aren’t familiar with Washington State wine, then you’re truly missing out on an opportunity to enjoy a world class glass of wine!
Washington is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the world and considered the #NewEpicenter of wine. Recently, the state produced 17.5 million cases of wine making it the second largest producer in the States. Their wine, while premium, is also accessible and bottles are sold for $8 and up.
Contributing to the state’s wine growth is the state’s optimal growing conditions which are a product of cataclysmic events (like the Missoula Floods). Washington’s also on the same latitude as regions like Bordeaux, and they have 300 days of sunlight per year — that’s more than regions like Napa making it ideal for grape growing.
The state’s currently producing 70 grape varieties, including Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah with more than 55,000 acres of vines and more than 900 wineries. One of the most popular regions for Washington State wine production is Columbia Valley. This region has over 100 wineries and is a major producer of Cabernet Sauvignon (my personal favorite) and Syrah. It’d make a great wine tasting destination for anyone looking to travel to Washington.
Washington State Wine in Austin
You may have noticed an influx in Washington State wine chatter around Austin and that’s because Washing State wine is pouring at major Austin events including Live Fire earlier this month, Hot Luck in May, and for me, the most exciting event, this upcoming weekend’s Austin Food & Wine Festival.
I’m excited to swing by the Washington State wine tent on Saturday to taste my way through this state’s extensive wine selection from whites, rose and reds. If you see me there, be sure to raise your glass of Washington State wine and say hi.
Have you tried any Washington State wine yet? Share your favorites in the comments!
I received product from Washington State wine in
exchange for a post but all opinions are my own.
