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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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All Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ members are eligible to check a case of Washington wine from any airport in the state at no additional cost. Walla Walla Valley AVA. And it gets better. Show your boarding pass at participating Washington wineries and your tasting fee is waived. As part…
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To help you maximize Taste Washington Wine Month, we have a digital toolkit for download below. We hope these assets will help you tell your story, energize your fans, connect with new club members, and educate your communities about why Washington is the most exciting wine region on the planet.
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WAugust celebrates our vibrant industry with 31 days of fun and festivities that you can join in and truly make your own. For the past three years, you’ve been showing up and showing us how you WAugust! Let’s keep the festivities going and continue to celebrate our wine industry all…
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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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Summer is here and WAugust is right around the corner! Traditionally known as Washington Wine Month, WAugust is a fresh, new campaign that celebrates our vibrant industry with 31 days of fun and festivities that you can join in and truly make your own. From road trips to backyard barbecues, there’s something special about August…
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In 2019, we took our drone and camera equipment on the road, traveling across Washington State. We sat down with 42 winemakers, grape growers, and experts in the field. We are excited to begin sharing these conversations with you. Today, meet Geologist Kevin Pogue, who isn’t a rocket scientist but…
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SEATTLE (January 9, 2023) – Ticket sales open for the full slate of Taste Washington events on Wednesday, January 11 at 12:00 p.m. PST.Presented alongside Taste Washington’s iconic Seminar Series and Grand Tasting, which went on sale last month, is a robust line up of new and refreshed Signature Events…
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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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We bring the world to Washington Wine, and WA Wine to the world. The Washington State Wine Commission hosts, curates, and participates in over 60 programs and events on an annual basis. In addition to our signature programs and events — Road Trip,…
