Washington’s wine history

I read an interesting article on the history of wine in Washington State in the Seattle Times this morning and thought I would share it with you.




"TODAY, MORE THAN 50,000 acres of wine grape vineyards are planted in Washington, a number that has quadrupled the past two decades.
But across our state are echoes of an earlier era, of a simpler time when men with dreams began to envision the possibilities.
These men are gone, but a few of their vines remain. These old soldiers stand guard, impervious to the intense heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter. These silent sentries have watched time march on as an industry has taken hold and relentlessly spread across the land.

They have stories to reveal, insights into how we arrived here. Though these old vines span the state, they are intertwined, weaving tangled tales about legends, pioneers, visionaries and entrepreneurs.
These old vines are ready to reveal their secrets."
http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/old-vines-tell-the-story-of-washingtons-rich-wine-history/