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Welcome to Our Stories

Let us be the first to say: Welcome here, and welcome back. We can’t wait to see what you sip and where you go. But while you discover our wines and regions, don’t forget to get to know the character, voice, and identity of WA Wine from those who make WA Wine what it is today on our brand new Stories column. If there’s one thing we’ve got, it’s character.
Get to know our voices
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Eccentrics, mavericks, ideologues, rockers, chemists, poets, traditionalists, upstarts, lifers, dabblers—there’s a little of everything up here.
—Amy Glynn, Paste Magazine
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Discover the Characters of WA Wine

Get to know Suman Kumar

Suman Kumar is the first Female Indian-American winemaker in Washington State. She is also a new mother, an ever-evolving human, a constant student, and Pu-erh tea enthusiast. Read this interview with Tanya Morning Star Darling below, which was originally published on the Alliance of Women in…
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Farmer Fridays: HR Specialist Rosanna Lugo

Every Friday, we’re shining a light on a different farmer in Washington State. We hope you enjoy getting to know those who…
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Get to know WA Wine: Rock Scientist, Kevin Pogue

In 2019, we took our drone and camera equipment on the road, traveling across Washington State. We sat down with 42 winemakers,…
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Sommlight Ep. 21: Annette Alvarez-Peters

Annette Alvarez-Peters on the importance of making mistakes, why 200 handbags is not enough, and the lessons that helped her become one of the biggest and most influential beverage buyers in America.
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Celebrate Washington Wine Month With Us

This August, we are celebrating our grape state for thirty days. Whether you are a consumer, media, trade, or retailer, there are countless ways to say cheers, and support our local communities.
August Wine Month
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Introducing Map My WA Wine

The guide to your next glass. We are thrilled to introduce our brand new mobile app, Map My WA Wine, which is available on all iOS and Android devices. With this handy tool, you can easily search our 1,000+ wineries, tasting rooms, and vineyards, and plan your next sip.
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