Tarara To Join Washington State Wine Commission
Julie Tarara Ph.D. has been hired as the Washington State Wine Commission's new Research Program Manager. She replaces Melissa Hansen, who is retiring after 10 years at the Commission.
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Wine Research Applications Being Accepted
The Washington State Wine Commission is now accepting viticulture and enology research proposals for the year ahead.
Wine Minute: Additional Research at Oregon State University
Oregon State University's Dr. James Osborne highlights additional wine research taking place, including intentionally spoiling wines.
Dozens Gather For Washington Viticulture Field Day
Roughly 50 growers, professional, graduate students and others gathered Thursday outside of Benton City, WA to talk about the latest grape research.
Washington State University’s V&E Program Honored
WSU's V&E program has been recognized for its dedication to providing comprehensive, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for industry careers.
YVC Winery Tour Set For Mid-April
The central Washington community is invited to get a behind-the-scenes open house at the only teaching winery in the region. Teach, Tour & Taste is Friday, April 18th, with doors opening at 5 p.m., and educational tours and tastings continuing until 7 p.m.
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Life After Smoke Exposure
A new study from Oregon State University reveals new potential uses for wine grapes exposed to wildfire smoke. OSU Enology Professor Elizabeth Tomasino said west coast wineries were devastated by the 2020 Labor Day fires.
“More than $3.4 billion were lost ...
WineVit '25 Will Have Something For All Segments Of The Industry
The Northwest Wine Community will gather in the Tri-Cities next week for the 2025 WineVit Convention and Trade Show. The three-day event will take place February 10th-12th at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick. Colleen Frei, Executive Director of the Washington Winegrowers Association says WIneVit is an opportunity for the entire wine community to gather, talk shop, network, and con
Wine Minute: Latest On Smoke Exposure Research
Washington State University Associate Professor Tom Collins talks about the latest smoke exposure research for both the vineyard and the winery.
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Washington Wine Survey Now Open
The Washington wine industry's annual research survey is now open. The Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts this year to reduce duplication in the number of industry surveys. The Com...