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According to a new study by Washington State University, when a product is hard to buy, more people want it.  WSU’s research indicates that wineries producing “cult wines” can boost long-term profits by keeping their prices low, creating excess demand that fuels their brand’s prestige and future revenue.  The study, published in the Jou...

The Washington wine industry’s annual signature research event—Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology —is scheduled for August 10th at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser.

Legislation allowing students, under the age of 21, learning how to make wine to taste the product, cleared the state House last week.  House Bill 1563, introduced by Prosser Republican Bill Jenkin would also college and technical school in Washington to receive a special permit from the Liquor and Cannabis Board, allowing underage students to taste wine.  Th...

Madeleine Higgins talks about why she decided to peruse a career in winemaking and why she chose WSU.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...