The Crush Part One: Eastern WA Vintners Set Up Shop West of Cascades

(photo: Walla Walla is known as Washington's wine capital. But as the economy has faltered, Eastern Washington winemakers are heading West and opening tasting rooms far from the vineyard.)

WALLA, WALLA, WA - Walla Walla is known as Washington's wine capital. But as the economy has faltered, a trend is emerging. Eastern Washington winemakers are heading West over the Cascades. They're opening tasting rooms in Woodinville wine country, near Seattle, to be closer to their customers. This week, as winemakers process their latest grape harvest, we're looking at how the wine industry is adjusting to the new economy.

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