Talk about competition. Over 1000 new wineries in 2006 in North America — The US and Canada. A reflection of the increasing interest and, of course, consumption of wine.
San Rafael, Calif.—The wine industry is growing at an explosive rate, not only in California, but across the country and in Canada too. With the addition of 465 wineries in 2006, California showed the nation’s largest increase in new wineries during the last year, according to the 2007 Wines & Vines Directory/Buyer’s Guide. Washington’s winery tally rose by 65, a 22% increase. Oregon showed the third-largest growth, adding 49 new wineries for an increase of 22%.
An article in Wines and Vines which can be read in full.
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