Washington Winegrowers Association

The Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State Wine Commission and Washington Wine Institute are again working together on an industry-wide winegrape acreage report.

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...

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

The Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State Wine Commission and Washington Wine Institute are working together on an industry-wide winegrape acreage report.  The organizations say this is a crucial step for the industry, and they are asking for all growers to participate.  Last ye...

Last month, central Washington Republican Dan Newhouse was once again named Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside California’s Mike Thompson.  Newhouse said this 2nd run as Co-Chair is great news for the Washington wine industry.   “Wheth...

As many in farm country know, the Biden Administration is looking at returning to the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. Rule, better known as WOTUS. Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus, said such a move would not only devastate the Ag industry, but it would also be very unpopular ...

In today's Wine Minute, Kaitlyn Straub with the Washington Winegrowers Association talks about their sustainability effort, and how it benefits producers, consumers and the industry as a whole. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Kaitlyn Straub with the Washington Winegrowers Association talks about the importance of sustainability, and the importance of letting consumers know about efforts in the industry. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

During a virtual annual meeting the Washington Winegrowers Association reelected three incumbents to serve on the Board of Directors. The trio were elected to serve three year terms. Those Board Members reelected were: •            Becca De Kleine (Four Feathers Wine Estates, Prosser) •            Scott Williams (Kiona Vineyards & Winery, Benton City) •            Shane Collins (Rocky Pond W

The Washington Winegrowers Convention will be virtual this year. Sara Higgins, assistant director for the Washington Winegrowers Association has a preview. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...