Cabernet Sauvignon vine sales are still strong, though Merlot and Chardonnay sales softened last year, says Jeff Sample. Melissa Hansen Nursery grapevine sales have been strong the last three years, with volumes ranging from 2 to 2.5 million vines annually, according to a major Washington State grape nursery. What are grape growers in Washington and elsewhere planting? Do planting trends reflect consumption trends? Jeff Sample, representative for Inland Desert Nursery in Benton City, shared wine grapevine variety planting trend data with growers and winemakers attending a wine market workshop in November. Data cover the years 2009 through 2011. Top sellers […]