Washington State, with new production areas still being discovered, is younger than most other wine regions. Production has shifted from white to red varieties, a trend related to both consumer preferences and expansion of production into warm sites. There is interest in varieties and clones new to Washington State as the industry continues in its search for optimal sites to match with varieties. Good Fruit Grower recently asked industry members to forecast what varieties Washington will be known for during the next decade. Jonathan Sauer Wapato, Washington Merlot “The national recognition of Merlot, coupled with the quality that this state […]