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The Washington State Wine Commission launched a competitive research grant program in 2020 to expand Washington wine industry’s research reach. Short-term, one-year demonstration grants and intermediate grants (1-4 years) are available. Viticulture and enology research in Washington is also funded through the Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program, a…
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SEATTLE (March 30, 2023)—Washington’s 2022 wine grape harvest was marked by a significant increase in tonnage. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, compiled with information provided by all Washington State wineries and growers, showed 240,000 tons of wine grapes were harvested in 2022, an increase of…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE (March 26, 2020) – Washington State’s wine grape harvest came in smaller compared to previous years, but the quality of the fruit picked was very high. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, compiled with information provided by all Washington State wineries, showed 201,000…
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Our Library Projects deal with a range of vineyard and winery issues, from improving soil health, conserving water and sustainably managing pests to tannin management during winemaking, understanding fruit ripening and keeping wines free of spoilage defects. Explore our Research Library below, which has over 100 reports, overviews, presentations, and…
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Rules and Requirements: 1. Eligibility: The “Map My WA Wine Getaway Giveaway” Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of The United States of America who download the Map My WA Wine app at the Apple App Store for iOS devices or Google Play Store for Android devices. Entrants must be…
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Final Report: June 30, 2021 Principal Investigator: William BeightolOrganization: Collab Wine CompanyTelephone: 509.832.4191Email: will@collabwine.com Co-PI: Ben UtterOrganization: Bloomfield RoboticsTelephone: 781.296.9929Email: ben@bloomfield.ai Cooperators: Grower cooperators: Mercer Ranches, Phinny Hill Vineyards, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Winemakers LLC, Coyote Canyon Vineyards, Shaw Vineyard, McKinnly Springs Vineyard Project Cooperator: Dr. Wade Wolfe Objectives: To…
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Final Report: June 30, 2021 Principal Investigator: Tim DonahueOrganization: Walla Walla CollegeEmail: winemakertim@gmail.com Summary: Flotation is a technique of using compressed gas combined with fining agents (bentonite, gelatin) to clarify white wine juice. The predominant reason for using flotation is to clarify juice quickly (2-3 hours vs. 1-2 days) and…
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All across the Walla Walla Valley, spring delights with its return. Vines are awakening with bursting buds, fields and trees grow green and flowers begin to bloom. In celebration of Spring Kick-Off everyone is a Wine Club member at Forgeron Cellars! Enjoy wine club discounts all weekend. Sample…
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We might be a bit biased, but our winemakers and grape growers are everyday legends. They have a deep love for what they do, and what their wine can do: bring people together. From biostatisticians to scientists, professional snowboarders to quarterbacks, cattle ranch hands to geologists, bartenders to English teachers,…
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The Alliance of Women in Washington Wine, a nonprofit formed to build a safe community to connect, inspire and advance women and their advocates, has opened applications for its first mentorship program class. Driven by a desire to support and advise students and professionals in the wine industry on…
