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People also ask, what are Washington cherries?

Seventy percent of the cherries (both sweet and tart) produced in the United States come from four states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah). The leading commercial sweet cherry in North America. Fruit is firm, juicy and a deep mahogany red when ripe.

Additionally, what does a Rainier cherry taste like? Not only are Rainier cherries a beautiful two-toned yellow/blush colour, they are also intensely tasty, sweet and complex, occasionally with an almost bitter edge. Very very good. The sweetness the flavour intensity, the complexity, all seem enhanced. So last week I held a blind taste-off between Rainiers and Lapins.

Beside this, is Washington known for cherries?

The Rainier cherry, named after Washington State's famous volcanic peak, was created in 1972 by cross-breeding the Bing and Van varieties. The cherry was developed by Dr. Fogle of Washington State University in Prosser, Washington. Washington State grows more sweet cherries than any other region in the nation.

Why are Rainier cherries so expensive?

One issue with the Rainier is that they bruise easily or the bruising shows up easier because of their lighter color. They are also more likely to be damaged by wind and rain. The supply of Rainier is nowhere near as large as more traditional dark red cherry.