BC Wine

The wine producing valleys of Napa California have achieved world wide fame. Hyped with movies, magazines and food channels. People now have a sense of awe for the place. The common perception is that “big spending” is the only way to go in California. Though it is a possibility, it isn’t the only one present for wine and nature lovers. As the rest of America prepares for a cold winter, northern Californians head outdoors. The rains transform the landscape from a dull brown to a lush green. Trees start blooming in February and by March a full bloom is achieved. All the green then dies out in the summer for the regular tourists to enjoy.

Napa and the rest of California can be expensive during tourist season; tastings cost as much as $50 per person. For the budgeted traveler, the Sonoma County is a better alternative where tastings are mostly free on under $5. The rural western side offers a glimpse of the rural side of the County. Ninety minutes from the golden gate bridge the rural country side is criss crossed with winding back roads through vineyards making getting lost both imminent and a welcoming possibility. The County offers more than just vine yards and prides itself on its diversity. From cheeses to apple orchards it has a lot to offer for the entire family.

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During the 1970’s winemaking was mostly an experimental undertaking in Washington, without prospects of commercial return. Today however Washington comes second only to California in the United States in premium winemaking, estimated being close to $3 million dollars.

Some believe that global warming is responsible for the thriving industry in the northwest. According to a 2003 study by Gregory V. Jones, a professor and climatologist at Southern Oregon University, average temperatures have risen by over 2 degrees in 50 years in major wine producing regions and are expected to rise another 2 in the coming 50. The northwest according to the professor has never been more suited to wine production.

Further climate changes which seem imminent have done nothing to dampen the spirits of the local winemakers, who assert as winemakers being more flexible and more resourceful. Although the wine industry in the state is only about 30 years old, it does not show any signs of slowing down, coupled that with the tourism and hospitality the industry appears to have a rosy future in front of it.

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