Washington Weekend Wine Getaway Made Easier With New Website

Traveling to Washington wine country just got a whole lot easier thanks to the Washington Wine Commission’s new and improved website which allows you to map out your entire wine itinerary —and gives step by step driving directions!

As the second largest producer of wine in the nation and featuring over 500 wineries and 31,000 vineyard acres, there is no shortage of things to do or see in Washington wine country. The new website, www.washingtonwine.org, allows you to plan your getaway based on your favorite varietals, wineries, or regions of interest, and features maps, tours and an extensive list of amenities.  You can also save your tours and share them with friends and family before finalizing the itinerary.

Whether you’re a wine novice or aficionado or just love to travel the vast and varying landscapes of Washington wine country, washingtonwine.org will help you find wineries, accommodations and regions that suite your tastes . 

If you are interested in writing about the Washington wine industry or are looking for story ideas about traveling to Washington wine country I am happy to provide additional details and/or set up interviews with members of the Washington Wine Commission for travel suggestions.

A Few Facts About Washington State Wine:

• The 2006 harvest was 120,000 tons
• There are more than 350 wine grape growers in the region
• Washington wine is a $3 billion industry
• There are over 20 varietals grown in Washington
• The leading red varieties are — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese
• The leading white varieties are — Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier