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“Follow your heart-go do what makes you happy.” — Dana Lammers

Dana Lammers is a 2014 graduate of the WWCC EV program.  He was the Vineyard Manager at Eritage Vineyards for nine years before recently moving to Knights Grapevine Nursery where he supports growers all over Washington and parts of eastern Oregon in their quest to grow the best grapes. He…
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Washington Adds Two American Viticultural Areas

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…
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Vintages: 30-Year Overview

Below, you’ll find a summary of each vintage for the past 30 years. If you are looking for more information, please reach out to Heather Bradshaw, Communications Director at Washington Wine, at hbradshaw@washingtonwine.org. 2023159,000 Tons Harvested Washington’s 2023 wine grape harvest was small, yet quality…
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“It doesn’t get boring.” — CJ Augustine

The below interview is a part of our Alumni Series, featuring winemakers who graduated from the Walla Walla Community College V&E Program. Enjoy the conversation below between current V&E Student Mack Combs and CJ Augustine of August Forest Wines. MC: How did you get into wine?  CJ: In 2019, the…
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“Be generous with your abilities and resources.” — Joseph Czarny

Taking Flight: An interview with Joseph Cznary of Canvasback Wines by Michael Matthewson Mr. Czarny and I managed to find some time last week for a quick chat, which certainly wasn’t easy for him. Joe is currently working as the Assistant Winemaker for Canvasback winery in Walla Walla, Washington. Aside…
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L’Ecole Nº 41

About L’Ecole Nº 41 L’Ecole Nº 41 is a third-generation family-owned, artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label.  Founded in 1983, we were the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley.  We have become one of the most prominent and visible Walla Walla Valley…
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“May was so busy it is hard to summarize it all.”

Enjoy the second story from Brittany Komm, Senior Viticulturist for Precept Wine. EnglishEspañol Good evening, everyone! I hope you have all enjoyed the first round of stories and seeing all the amazing photos from the Washington State…