Grapes and Wine

Ahead of the Oregon Wine Symposium, which gets underway, we wanted to find out how the state's wine industry is doing.  We put that question before Bree Stock.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

It’s official, motorists in Washington can now show their support for the state’s wine industry with a new specialty license plate.  The plates, which feature a picture of a vineyard near the Columbia River in central Washington, were made possible by House Bill 1530, signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee in March.  The plate will cost...

On Friday, Washington Republican representative Dan Newhouse was announced as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside California Democrat Mike Thompson.  The two will continue to lead the bicameral and bipartisan Caucus for the 118th Congress.  ...

What does international trade look like in 2023, and even beyond?  The Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone takes a look.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

What international markets would the Washington Wine Commission like to see opened, or expanded.  We put that question before Katie Salisbury in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme...

What are the unique challenges when studying soil, and how difficult is it to determine cause and affect when addressing so many variables at once?  USDA's Devin A. Rippner talks about the unique challenges he's facing in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.  ...

Yakima Valley College’s teaching winery was recently honored in a number of categories.  Yakima Valley Vintners received multiple honors at the 2022 Great Northwest Wine Platinum Competition.  YVV’s 2017 Red Backpack Red Wine received double platinum while the 2018 Dean’s List Merlot and 2017 Senioritis Red Blend each earned platinum honors.  In addition, double-gold honors wer...

The Oregon Wine Symposium is coming up next month.  What can you expect this year?  Bree Stock, Director of Education at the Oregon Wine Board has a preview.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme...

Ticket for the full slate of Taste Washington events go on sale Wednesday, January 11th at 12:00 p.m. PST.  Presented alongside Taste Washington’s iconic Seminar Series and Grand Tasting, which went on sale last month, is a robust line up of new and refreshed Signature Events taking place at venues throughout the greater Seattle area.  Taste Washing...

In today's Wine Minute, Melissa Hansen with the Washington state Wine Commission explains the importance of their annual research survey, and why everyone in the industry should participate.     You can take the survey by visiting the Washington State Wine Commission's Website.   ...