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Our goal is to be the guide to your next glass of Washington Wine. With over 1,000 wineries, 19 AVAs, and 8 wine touring regions, it can be a difficult, but delicious, decision to figure out where to go next. To make matters easier, we’re here to point you toward…
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History of Wine Research in Washington Washington’s wine research program is unique in that it’s one of a few in the nation funded by all wine grape growers and wineries in the state, guided and driven by industry, and with results accessible to all vintners and wine grape growers. The following program…
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Introducing our newest wine regions - Royal Slope & Candy Mountain.
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Washington wine’s earliest days date back to 1825, when the first grape vines were planted. Pioneer William B. Bridgman planted grapevines in Yakima Valley in the early 1900s. In subsequent years, Dr. Walter Clore, recognized as the father of the Washington wine industry, researched what varieties would grow well in…
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WA Wine is meant to be shared. Looking for the winery toolkit? Click here. It’s also meant to be celebrated. And if there’s one thing we’re not so silent about, it’s sipping, supporting, and celebrating our local wineries, farmers, and small businesses. Let us introduce you…
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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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Mission On behalf of the State of Washington and its wineries and growers, the international mission of the Washington State Wine Commission is to develop new and existing markets and raise awareness and demand for Washington State wine through marketing, communication, education, and winery participation. Japan In-Bound Tour in 2019,…
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Introducing Our Brand New Mobile App If you’re looking for a new glass of our grapes, make sure to first download our new mobile app, Map My WA Wine, which is available on all iOS and Android Devices. The Map My Run of the wine world, you can search our…
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Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?JJ Williams (JW): Here on Red Mountain, we’re growing high-end grapes for high-end, discerning customers. Winemakers that use our fruit should be able to be proud of their sourcing decision, not only from the perspective of responsible sourcing, but in…
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Set sail along the tranquil waters of the Columbia River for a five course winemaker dinner experience with Water2Wine and Greg & Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery. Frichette is a limited production Red Mountain winery, right outside the Tri-Cities, WA. This winemaker dinner features an array of gourmet delights, paired with…
