Wine Quiz
Sorry the correct answer was E.
Which are Washington states most widely utilized varieties (red/white pair)?
E. White Riesling/Cabernet Sauvignon
According to the USDA report for 2008, White Riesling is the highest utilized white grape, followed closely by Chardonnay; Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely utilized red grape, followed closely by Merlot. In both categories, no other grape is even half as widely utilized as these top 4.
About The Contributor
Mike is the creator of "MikeL:'s WA Winery Guide" -- the first Web compendium of wineries of Washington state, begun in 1995. With 10+ years as a wine enthusiast, Mike realized that to truly understand wine, he would need to make wine and grow grapes. Mike has since dropped the day gig as a computer programmer to become a vineyard and winery, starting Perennial Vintners in 2005. Mike also does website hosting for small business.
