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The numbers are in, and Washington wine grape growers reported a sizeable jump in tonnage last year.  The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, showed 240,000 tons of wine grapes were harvested last season, a year-over-year increase of 34%.  The state Win...

The Northwest wine community is preparing for a big, in-person event in Walla Walla this summer. The Walla Walla Valley Wine’s signature event Celebrate is slated for mid-July, and this year the organization will showcase the 2nd most prominent grape in the region – Syrah. Walla Wal ...

Washington’s 2021 wine grape harvest was marked by record-breaking heat during the growing season, resulting in low yields of high-quality fruit. The Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report shows 179,600 tons of wine grapes were harvested in 2021, just slightly more than the previous year. “Both 2 ...

According to the Washington state Wine Commission, the wine grape harvest was slightly smaller last year, but the quality was still high. The Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, compiled with information provided by all Washington State wineries, showed 178,500 tons of wine grapes were harvested in 2020, an 11% decrease compared to 2019. ...

Washington State’s wine grape harvest came in smaller compared to previous years, but according to the state Wine Commission, the quality of the fruit was very high. The annual Grape Production Report, released Thursday shows that 201,000 tons were harvested in 2019, a 23% year-over-year drop. ...

The dates have been set for Walla Walla Valley’s signature wine event.  “Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine - The World of Syrah”, is slated for July 16th through the 18th.  Celebrate showcases a different wine varietal each year, comparing and sharing the similarities and differences of the Walla Walla Valley with other leading wine regions around the world.   The 2020 event wil...

The 2017 wine grape harvest had big shoes to fill, coming right after a record harvest.  And while the tonnage reported a year-over-year decrease, officials with Washington State Wine said the 2017 crop was an excellent year.   Figures show last year’s harvest totaled 227,000 tons, down 16% from the 2016 record harvest of 270,000 tons.  While a year-...

Almost 600 people descended upon the Walla Walla Valley for the annual Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine event, which this year feature Syrah.   Presentations included the Valley’s growing conditions, vineyards and a winemaker panel.   W...

The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance has opened up ticket sales for their annual Celebrate Festival which this year will focus on Syrah.   Executive Director Heather Unwin said this year will be a particularly great year because of the high quality.  ...