Grapes and Wine

The Washington Wine Commission funds research that directly influences how vineyards operate, and Julie Tarara explains which priorities are driving that work right now.

A Florence-based wine writer and judge named Dennis Fraley is Washington state bound after being selected for a fellowship built around getting writers into the vineyards and in front of the winemakers themselves.

WSU's Jim Harbertson works on something most wine drinkers never think about: tannin management. He recently shared his research goals through the Wine Minute segment.

Julie Tarara from the Washington Wine Commission explained how ongoing research efforts are influencing wine production across the state in ways that go well beyond the tasting room.

American fruit and vegetable growers lost more than 7 billion dollars in 2025, and the losses are expected to keep climbing through 2027 as prices fall short of what it costs to grow the crops.

Washington State University's Tom Collins provides an update on his smoke exposure research, something every grape grower will want to hear.

Dr. Michelle Moyer at Washington State University is previewing what growers can expect at the upcoming Grape Field Day, set for July 30th on the WSU campus.

Property owners in Benton, Franklin, Yakima, and King counties can help protect local farms and gardens by signing a consent form allowing the state to treat their land for Japanese beetles — a pest already well established back East.

Some familiar Pacific Northwest wine and spirits brands, including Willamette Valley Vineyards and King Estate, now move through Columbia Distributing after a deal with Republic National closed July 1 in Oregon and Washington.

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation's $40,000 scholarship announcement features ten students eager to shape the future of viticulture and enology, each with their own inspiring vision.