National rank:

2nd in premium wine production in the United States

Number of wineries in 2001:

170+

Number of wineries in 1981:

19

Leading red varietals:

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese

Leading white varietals:

Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Viognier

Record harvest:

2000 with 90,000 tons

Average hours of summer sunlight:

17.4 hours per day, about 2 hours more than California's prime growing region

Grapevine acreage:

29,000

Varietals produced:

15 primary varietals

Ratio of red to white:

52% red /  48% white

Total economic impact on Washington State:

$2.4 billion

Total wine produced 2000:

11 million + gallons

Total retail value:

$700 million (estimated)