 In 2012, Orange County contained 214 acres (868 short tons) worth of wine grape production, which was the third highest of all counties in the state.Tonnage of grapes produced and acreage devoted to production in the county have risen 60% and 72%, respectively, since 2004.This is representative of the growing wine industry in Virginia, which contributed a total of $747 billion to the state economy in 2010.