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WRAC Meeting Minutes • June 16, 2021

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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Time for More Grapevine Testing

Published in Good Fruit GrowerBy Ross Courtney May 19, 2020 Washington State University virologist Naidu Rayapati has been screening vineyard samples for viruses in his laboratory for about 15 years. He wants growers to keep those samples coming. As grapevine red blotch and grapevine leafroll become more prevalent, as…
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Washington Wine Industry Launches Sustainable WA Certification Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE (May 17, 2022)—The Washington wine industry launched the state’s first statewide certified sustainability program for wine grapes, signifying a commitment to quality fruit, environmental stewardship, and healthy communities. Sustainable WA will begin certifying vineyards this summer. “From pest and disease management to sustainable water management, prioritizing…
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Target Markets

Next stop: Tampa, FL Wine will travel, and Washington Wine is hitting the road! We’ve selected Tampa Bay, FL as our next target market. Every 3 years, we select a new target market to focus our attention on, with the goal to grow awareness and drive demand for Washington Wine…
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Prepping for the Growth with Tony Flores

The March story from Tony Flores, Assistant Vineyard Manager at Andrews Family Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills. EnglishEspañol Follow along with Tony Flores, Assistant Vineyard Manager at Andrews Family Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, as he…
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Fielding Hills Winery POP UP Tasting: 2024 Spring Release White Wines

Join us on April 27th and/or 28th as we host a special POP UP tasting of our yet-to-be released Spring Release White wines. Featuring our 2023 Estate Chenin Blanc, 2022 Estate Chardonnay, and 2022 Estate Roussanne. These wines will be open for two days only prior to their release date.
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Washington Reaches 1,000 Active Winery Licenses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE (October 17, 2019)—Washington state’s wine industry reached a major milestone by surpassing 1,000 active winery licenses, according to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB). “To think about where we started and where we are today is absolutely thrilling,” said Steve Warner, President of Washington…
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LIVE MUSIC: Diego Romero at Gard Vintners Walla Walla

Join us for a live performance from a talented local artist. Sip on wine (or beer), and enjoy the music! Winner of the Best New Blues Band in 2019 from the IEBS, comes and electrifying new band staring Diego. No cover charge for music, all ages welcome. Wine…