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Published in Wines & VinesBy Melissa Hansen, Washington State Wine Commission June 2018 Once Brettanomyces bruxellensis takes hold in a winery, eradication is formidable, often requiring more than one approach to keep the wine spoilage yeast at bay. Recent findings by Washington State University show that the interaction between storage…
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Kim Cavoores talks wars with gluten, opening a wine shop in 2020, wearing Dansko clogs, and playing The Ramones while serving free sherry.
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I interviewed Tyler Morrison, assistant winemaker at L’Ecole No 41. We discussed everything from what initiated him getting into the wine industry to what he enjoys most about working in the wine industry and then to his advice for future students getting into the wine industry. Sophie Martin: Can…
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WA Wine is meant to be shared. Looking for the winery toolkit? Click here. It’s also meant to be celebrated. And if there’s one thing we’re not so silent about, it’s sipping, supporting, and celebrating our local wineries, farmers, and small businesses. Let us introduce you…
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Join the Washington State Wine Commission for this board meeting, one of several throughout the year. The Washington Wine board and staff will discuss current issues relevant to the state’s wine industry, ongoing events and campaigns, and the organization’s broader strategies. Per the Open Public Meetings Act, anyone is welcome…
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Sommlight is an interview series that says, Wine is a human experience. Too often, all we see is the serious suit-side of somms, but they also wear pajamas and have their own version of lazy Sundays. This series disrupts the average definition of “sommelier.” Hosted by Washington Wine’s Marketing Director David…
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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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An interview with recent grad Forest Rogers-Phillips of August Forest Wines by Skip Watson I would like to introduce you to Forest Rogers-Phillips, a recent graduate of the Enology and Viticulture program at Walla Walla Community College. Originally from Virginia he was drawn to the EV Program at WWCC after…
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Celebrate Spring Barrel Weekend at Dineen Vineyards! April 29-30th: Spring Barrel Festival: Enjoy the expansive views over our vines, the valley and mount Adams and Rainier with live music by Shawn Loomis from 2-5pm on Saturday! Meet the winemaker, visit with the owner and enjoy wines from barrel to…
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Final Report: 2021-2023 Principal Investigator: Doug Walsh, Professor of EntomologyWashington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center24106 N. Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350dwalsh@wsu.eduTel. 509.786.9287 Summary: This was a two year project with multiple objectives of screening candidate insecticides for grape mealybug control, learning if grape mealybug in Washington has…
