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We use this presentation to talk to trade, media, and consumers about the wine industry in our great state, and you can, too. This presentation includes Washington’s climate, terroir, AVA’s, grape varietals, history, and more, and it has recently been updated with new photos and fresh branding. Download the…
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Chair Rick Hamman called the Annual Meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. Members present: Rick Hamman, Leah Adint, Dick Boushey, Scott Williams, Linn Scott, Wade Wolfe, Brian Carter, Kevin Corliss, Marie-Eve Gilla, Kay SimonStaff: Melissa Hansen, Steve WarnerGuests: Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling and Dr. Scot Hulbert, WSU, Will Beightol, Collab Wine…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE (June 30, 2021)—Goose Gap is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rule for Goose Gap AVA tomorrow, July 1, 2021, to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing region. The Goose Gap…
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Let’s celebrate the togetherness that makes WA Wine so special. Dear Wineries, Vineyards, & Partners: This August, we have so much to look forward to – our brand new website, new Map My WA Wine mobile app, and of course, Washington Wine Month! Download the toolkit above and kickstart your…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE (March 18, 2021)—Washington’s wine grape crop may have been smaller in 2020, but according to farmers and winemakers—quality is high. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, compiled with information provided by all Washington State wineries, showed 178,500 tons of wine grapes were…
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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 effects on wine quality. A lab analysis of smoke exposed grapes can reveal useful information, but normally such analysis alone is insufficient to reliably predict…
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SEATTLE (May 23, 2023)—The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) has hired Kristina Kelley as its new Executive Director. The WSWC Board of Commissioners unanimously selected Kelley after a nationwide search led by SearchWide Global.“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Kristina to the team,” said WSWC Board Chair Sadie Drury.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE (February 26, 2020)—Now 1,000 wineries strong, Washington is soaring into 2020 with momentum and energy. March is Taste Washington Wine Month, and there’s no time like the present to discover new favorites and hidden gems in the world’s most exciting wine region. “Washington Wine is an…
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June 30, 2016Prosser, WashingtonAttending: Joy Andersen, Dick Boushey, Brian Carter, Rick Hamman, Julia Kock, Mike Means, Kay Simon, Bruce Watson, Scott Williams, Wade WolfeAbsent: Kevin CorlissGuests and Staff: Linn Scott, Melissa Hansen (WSWC) Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. A motion was made by…
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Attending: Leah Adint, Dick Boushey, Brian Carter, Kevin Corliss, Rick Hamman, Julia Kock, Kay Simon, Linn Scott, Russ Smithyman, Bruce Watson and Wade WolfeGuests and Staff: Melissa Hansen (WSWC), Steve Warner, (WSWC), Thomas Henick-Kling (WSU), Scot Hulbert, David Gang, Martin Hubbard – (WSU-ARC) Call to Order: The meeting was called…
