01.20.2015  
 

Oregon wine brings $3.35 billion impact

Salem, Ore.—Oregon’s wine industry contributes $3.35 billion to the state’s economy, according to the latest economic impact study commissioned by the Oregon Wine Board. According to the study by Berkeley, Calif.-based Full Glass Research, the industry generated $208 million in wine-tourism revenues and supports more than 17,000 jobs that pay $527 million in wages. The state’s wine grapes are worth $128 million and are now Oregon’s most valuable fruit crop. Since 2011, Oregon’s vineyard acres have grown by 18% and wine sales volume grew 39% to 2,780,237 cases. “Oregon’s wine industry is excited to be such a dynamic economic performer for the state,” said Ellen Brittan, chairwoman of the Oregon Wine Board.

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