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Washington state is gaining widespread recognition as one of the world's most promising new wine regions with a climate ideally suited to growing some of the finest classic wine grapes. Wineries here attract growing numbers of talented winemakers who create superb wines that routinely capture top awards around the world. Washington is also becoming an increasingly popular destination for wine country touring where scenic opportunities abound.

The Collector's Edition of Washington Wine Playing Cards from Raconteurs Press celebrates the state's wine heritage with a richly illustrated deck that is both fun and educational. This Bridge-size deck combines illustrations and maps with interesting wine facts and trivia that highlight the history and importance of this exciting new wine region. Each card features an original watercolor illustration depicting some aspect of the state's wine heritage, including gorgeous images of major wine grape varieties and maps of every appellation.

With a suggested retail price of just $10.95 per deck, this exclusive edition of playing cards is an affordable gift for just about everyone, from wine enthusiasts and Bridge players, to consumers everywhere who value a unique - and useful - "only from Washington" gift. Custom playing card decks of this distinguished level of artistry and high quality are exceedingly rare and have great appeal for playing card collectors.

A deck of Washington Wine Playing Cards makes a thoughtful gift for friends and colleagues who live out of town, and will continue to generate pleasant memories of Washington and its exceptional wines long after a visit is over. These playing cards are an ideal companion gift to a bottle of Washington wine and make a perfect addition to a Pacific Northwest holiday gift basket.

Washington Wine Playing Cards are available at fine wine and specialty retailers across the Pacific Northwest, where they can be found on display in attractive 10-deck cartons designed like old-style wooden fruit crates. Single decks of these cards make a treasured "thank you" gift for business clients that enhance the Pacific Northwest character of conferences or holiday celebrations of any size.

For more information about Washington Wine Playing cards, including a list of retailers and contact details for wholesale inquiries, visit www.washingtonwinecards.com.

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Contact: Raconteurs Press L.L.C. Tom Parker Tel.: (206) 329-4688