The growth of Washington’s viticulture scene in the past decade has been extraordinary. There are now nearly 600 wineries in operation, making it the second largest wine-producing state in the nation, trailing only California (having approximately 1,500 wineries). With a burgeoning membership base, the industry has become diversified to the point where it is difficult for one advocacy organization to meet the needs of the entire state’s winemakers. Family Wineries of Washington State was formed to advocate for issues of importance to small artisan wineries. The group hopes to work with the state’s primary advocacy organization, the Washington Wine Institute, […]