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Final Report – 2021-2023 Funding Cycles (two year project) Principal Investigator: Manoj Karkee, director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems, Washington State University, 24106 N. Bunn Rd, Prosser, Washington 509-786-9208 manoj.karkee@wsu.edu Summary: Automated crop estimation would be a valuable tool for the Washington wine industry. Efforts…
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Attending: Joy Andersen, Dick Boushey, Brian Carter, Kevin Corliss, Rick Hamman, Julia Kock, Mike Means, Kay Simon and Bruce WatsonAbsent: Scott Williams, Wade WolfeGuests and Staff: Melissa Hansen (WSWC), Steve Warner (WSWC), Thomas Henick-Kling (WSU) Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Review 2017 Research…
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Sip something new. Get creative. Get curious. Get tasting. Because your favorite Washington wine is waiting. From Albariño to Zweigelt, Washington has it all. This month, try a wine that you never knew existed. . . or just don’t know how to pronounce. You might just find your new favorite sip.
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When it comes to wine, Washington is a special place. It’s our mission to raise awareness and demand for Washington State wine—to champion the wineries and growers that make this one of the most exciting wine regions in the world. In short, wherever we go, it’s our goal to fly…
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“I am the voice for the voiceless. Believe me, I’m yelling.” Meet Maria Remington, Promotora de Salud (Community Health Worker) in the Walla Walla Valley. While all of our farmers in this program are called ambassadors, Maria is, quite literally, a farmer ambassador. Her role as Promotora de Salud is…
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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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Enology Winery Sustainability – Reduce winery energy usage. Develop methods for large and small wineries to recycle, reuse, reduce, repurpose harvest biomass, winery wastewater and winery waste, including glass wine bottles.Fermentation Management – Yeast and bacteria impacts on fermentation, sensory properties; control of microbiological spoilage; nutrient management practices; management at…
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Elizabeth Bourcier is one of the most celebrated graduates of the WWCC Enology and Viticulture program. Recently, the resident vigneronne at Cayuse Vineyards, mind behind the No Girls and La Rata brands, and expectant mother chatted with me about industry trends, her inspirations, and life manning the ship in what…
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“No es sólo para las uvas. Corresponde a la agricultura en su totalidad.” Meet Bernadette Gagnier, Marines veteran and PhD Candidate at WSU’s Viticulture & Enology Program. While so many of our ambassadors work in the vines, Bernie’s work focuses on making all of that work in the vines possible,…
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Location: South-central WashingtonDesignated: 2021Total Size: 93,738 acresAcreage Under Vine: 1,127 acres (456 hectares)Top Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon BlancSoils: Windblown silt over ancient lakebed sediment Average Annual Precipitation: 6 inches Two Things to Know: The White Bluffs appellation lies on a plateau, which extends the growing season substantially. The appellation has a…
