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About Us

Washington Wine Commission

The Washington Wine Commission represents every licensed winery and every wine grape grower in Washington State. Guided by an appointed board, the Commission provides a marketing platform to raise positive awareness of the Washington State wine industry and generate greater demand for its wines. Funded almost entirely by the industry - through assessments based on grape and wine sales - the Commission is a state government agency, established by the legislature in 1987.

Board of Commissioners

John Bookwalter, Chair
J. Bookwalter Winery

Kent Waliser, Vice Chair
Sagemoor

Glenn Coogan, Treasurer
Ascentia Wine Estates

Dick Boushey
Boushey Vineyards

Patricia Gelles
Klipsun Vineyards

Eric Hurlburt
Washington State Department of Agriculture

Martin Johnson
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Steve Newhouse
Upland Vineyards

Peggy Patterson (non-voting)
Hoodsport Winery

Chris Sarles
Young's Market Company of Washington

Rick Small
Woodward Canyon Winery

Jay Soloff
DeLille Cellars

Chris Sparkman
Sparkman Cellars


Contact Us

Washington Wine Commission
1000 Second Avenue
Suite 1700
Seattle, WA 98104-3621
Phone: (206) 667-9463
Fax: (206) 583-0573