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The Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) seminars, which are co-sponsored with Washington State University, follow a half- to all-day format to highlight viticulture and enology research. WAVEx is the condensed version, often in a webinar format, with targeted topics and practical application. WAVEx allows Washington Wine and WSU to tailor research programming…
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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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About Industry-Driven Washington’s wine research program is one of a few in the world 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. Learn about how our program started, how its funded,…
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Background Much remains to be understood about how smoke compounds interact with grapes in the vineyard and the potential risks for smoke damaged grapes and the effects on wine quality. Communication between wineries and growers is key to finding a mutually beneficial solution. This document brings together current research knowledge…
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The Washington wine industry, through the Washington State Wine Commission, significantly ramped up its wine research program in 2015, with the goal of making it world-class. Five years into the investment, it’s well on its way. Key milestones include the opening of the Washington State University Wine Science Center, sustainably…
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Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?Elizabeth Keyser (EK): As a small, family-owned business, sustainability is our long-term strategy to the meet the demands of today without compromising our next generation’s ability to farm and enjoy the natural resources of the estate. We believe that farming…
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Monday, Feb 6th Yakima Valley AVA Designated: 1983Vineyards: 18,924 acres (7,658 hectares)Top Varieties: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, SyrahAverage Annual Precipitation: 8 inches Yakima Valley is one of Washington’s most diverse growing regions. It also is the largest sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley, both in total size and planted acreage, with the valley home…
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Join the Washington State Wine Commission for this board meeting, one of several throughout the year. The Washington Wine board and staff will discuss current issues relevant to the state’s wine industry, ongoing events and campaigns, and the organization’s broader strategies. Per the Open Public Meetings Act, anyone is welcome…
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Fiscal Year 2021 (July 2020-June 2021) was another year of innovation and growth for Washington Wine. We met the ongoing challenge of COVID-19 with creative and effective ways of promoting our industry, while ensuring the health and safety of our constituents and audiences. We continued to lean into digital strategies,…
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Location: South-central Washington & north central Oregon Designated: 2004Total Size: 191,000 acresAcreage Under Vine: Total vineyard acreage: 950 (384 Hectares); Washington acreage: 381 (154 Hectares)Top Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot NoirSoils: Silt loamAverage Annual Precipitation: 10-36 inches Two Things to Know: The western-most appellation in eastern Washington. It is known for its diversity…
