Baja California wine industry Baja seems to be better suited to the production of more and better wines. About 90% of all Mexican wines are produced here and just about all the award-winning vintages do. Most of the wine grapes grown her are those grown in California, with the addition of tempranillo and Chenin Blanc, which is one of the most popular varieties. The dry and hotter climate along with tradition should dictate what is grown here but that is not really the case. Although grape varieties from warmer regions such as southern France, Spain, Italy, etc. are more favored, but about all varietals
Washington wine Washington are Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah. There are also plantings of Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Malbec, Pinot gris, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Tempranillo, Viognier, Barbera, Chenin blanc, Gewürztraminer, Nebbiolo, Petite Sirah, Pinot noir, Sangiovese, and Zinfandel. Vineyard acreage dedicated to red varieties was in 2006. The four most prevalent red varieties were Cabernet Sauvignon at , Merlot at , Syrah at , and Cabernet Franc at . Vineyard acreage planted to white varieties was . The four most prevalent white varieties were Chardonnay at , Riesling at , Sauvignon blanc at , and Gewürztraminer at . Washington State is