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A significant $655,000 grant has been approved for research in Washington’s wine industry, focusing on sustainable practices and wildfire smoke’s impact on local grape quality.

During last months’ 34th annual Gala, Auction of Washington Wines raised $2.2 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital as well as Washington State University Viticulture and Enology program. AWW Executive director, Jamie Peha said their goal this year was to raise 25% more compared to 2020, which they did successful. "The main pu ...

Seniors in Washington State University’s wine science program rolled out an exclusive wine made available for purchase during April’s Private Barrel Auction. Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling, director of WSU’s Wine Science Center, said what makes this wine variety unique is that the students started with Petit Verdot as the main component, which provide a flavor and texture the students enjoyed. "And

Because of the pandemic, the Auction of Washington Wines was unable to hold their Private Barrel Auction back in August. To make up for lost time, AWW is holding a virtual auction Tuesday afternoon. Much like past years, the event will showcase some of the best wines Washington has to offer, going to restaurants, big box stores and even collectors ...

The Auction of Washington Wines’ "Bid for Bottles - Holiday Edition" is currently taking place on-line. AWW Executive Director Jamie Peha said the new event provides the opportunity to showcase a host of Washington wineries, with proceeds supporting Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Research as well as Seattle Children's. " ...

For the first time in the event’s 33-year history, the Auction of Washington Wine’s annual August weekend of events will move on-line next week. The five day event will feature a series of on-line and virtual auctions, with more than 100 exciting auction lots. Proceed ...

Earlier this week, Auction of Washington Wines announced its honorees for the 2020 season of events, including Karen MacNeil of Wine Speed and “The Wine Bible”, the best-selling wine book in the U.S., as Honorary Chair. Mark McNeilly of Mark Rya ...

Earlier this week, the Auction of Washington Wines announced its 2019 Industry Grant Award, is as going to a Yakima community organization.  La Casa Hogar works to connect and educate Latina families across the Yakima Valley.  The $15,000 will help support Hogar’s Adult Education Programs for farmworkers, including wine grape pickers, growers, and wine producers, as well as their families.   La Ca

Auction of Washington Wines charitable event took place last week in Woodinville, and it was another successful event.  AWW celebrated its 32nd annual weekend of charitable wine events Thursday through Saturday.   Over $4.5 million was ...

Jamie Peha has been named interim Executive Director of the Auction of Washington Wines.  She takes over for Shelley Tomberg who stepped down in January after 18 months on the job.  Peha said she’s excited for this new opportunity to represent the Washington Wine Industry.   “It’s ...