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Monday, Feb 6th Yakima Valley AVA Designated: 1983Vineyards: 18,924 acres (7,658 hectares)Top Varieties: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, SyrahAverage Annual Precipitation: 8 inches Yakima Valley is one of Washington’s most diverse growing regions. It also is the largest sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley, both in total size and planted acreage, with the valley home…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE (April 14, 2022)—Washington’s 2021 wine grape harvest was marked by record-breaking heat during the growing season, resulting in low yields of high-quality fruit. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, compiled with information provided by all Washington State wineries, showed 179,600 tons of wine…
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Chair Linn Scott called the meeting to order at 10:45 a.m. Members Present: Linn Scott, Dick Boushey, Brian Carter, Marie-Eve Gilla, Rick Hamman, Lacey Lybeck, Russ Smithyman, Kay Simon, Scott Williams Wade Wolfe Staff: Melissa Hansen, WSWCGuests: Scot Hulbert, Director of WSU’s Agriculture Research Center. A quorum was in effect.
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Final Report: 2021- 2022 David G. James, Department of Entomology, Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Washington State University, Prosser, WA 99350 Tel: 509 786 9280. Email: david_james@wsu-edu Summary: Leafminer damage on wine grapes was first reported from vineyards in the Tri-Cities area in September 2020. We determined that the…
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SEATTLE (August 2, 2021)—The Washington State Wine Commission kicked off Washington Wine Month today by launching a brand-new website for the state’s wine industry, along with the innovative “Map My WA Wine” mobile app. “Washington is home to an incredibly exciting and dynamic wine industry, so it’s time we have…
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Our goal is to be the guide to your next glass of Washington Wine. With over 1,000 wineries, 19 AVAs, and 8 wine touring regions, it can be a difficult, but delicious, decision to figure out where to go next. To make matters easier, we’re here to point you toward…
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Background Much remains to be understood about how smoke compounds interact with grapes in the vineyard and the potential risks for smoke damaged grapes and the effects on wine quality. Communication between wineries and growers is key to finding a mutually beneficial solution. This document brings together current research knowledge…
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Sip, see, and do as the winemakers do. From October 1 to December 19, join the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance in their Wander Walla Walla 2021 challenge. Travel to Walla Walla this fall with an insider’s guide to the Valley’s best kept secrets and celebrated favorites. Explore the valley…
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Fiscal Year 2021 (July 2020-June 2021) was another year of innovation and growth for Washington Wine. We met the ongoing challenge of COVID-19 with creative and effective ways of promoting our industry, while ensuring the health and safety of our constituents and audiences. We continued to lean into digital strategies,…
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SEATTLE (June 16, 2021)—Washington has two new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rules for White Bluffs and The Burn of Columbia Valley tomorrow, June 17, 2021, to officially define them each as designated wine grape-growing regions.“We have been anxiously…
