Washington wine

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.

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.

From Double Golds to Diamonds of the Decade, Lake Chelan's wineries are making headlines and putting our region on the wine map in a big way.

The Yakima Valley Vintners just scored big at the Seattle Wine Awards, proving that local talent can compete with the pros.

In a bold move, Mercer Wine Estates is bringing four unique Washington wine brands under its wing, promising a fresh chapter for lovers of Washington wine.

For the first time in 50 years Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will be owned by a private Washington-based company.

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.

Yakima Valley Vintners, Yakima Valley College’s teaching winery, will host a French Market and Wine Release Party on Friday the 19th.

What has industry reaction been to Washington State University's Thomas Henick-Kling talks ongoing SO2 research?  He provided insight in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

The Washington Winegrowers Association announced late last week that Sara Higgins will serve as the Interim Executive Director following the announced departure of Colleen Frei.  Sara Higgins has been with the Association for over a decade and most recently served as Assistant Executive Director.  Higgins...