Pre-proposals for new projects due October 23, 2026.
September 16, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) will begin accepting new viticulture and enology research...
Columbia Hills AVA is defined by southern slopes, proximity to the Columbia River, low elevations, shallow soils
August 18, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — Columbia Hills is Washington’s newest American Viticultural...
Selection committee awards fellowship to Dennis Fraley
Dennis Fraley
August 11, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The Washington wine industry has named Dennis Fraley of Florence, South Carolina, as the recipient...
Industry-led Programming Spotlights Growers, Makers, and Regions Throughout August
August 3, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — WAugust is back as Washington’s month-long celebration of wine, place, and...
Register for June 10 WAVEx webinar
May 20, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The wine industry is invited to register for an upcoming webinar focused on the risk of sulfur phytotoxicity in vineyards on June...
Fellowship returns for third year, offering recipients an immersive trip and stipend
May 5, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — Applications are open for the 2026 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship for writers...
CAWG Calls on Industry to Nominate Leaders Making a Difference: At a time when California’s winegrape industry is navigating significant challenges, the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)...
Still time to register for May 20 WAVEx webinar
May 4, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The wine industry is invited to register for an upcoming webinar focused on heat mitigation strategies in vineyards...
Full-day seminar on the State of Smoke Science–Breakthroughs and Lessons
March 9, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — Research meets industry take-aways at the annual WAVE seminar (WAVE stands for Washington...
A Celebration of Culinary Excellence with Acclaimed Chefs and Over 200 Wineries This March
February 17, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — Media Registration is now open for Taste Washington, the Pacific Northwest’s...
New Legislation Aims to Boost Farmworker Pay and Support Agricultural Employers
SB 921, co-sponsored by California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) and California Farm Bureau, aims to ensure farmworkers...
February 3, 2026 (Napa, CA & Seattle, WA) — Napa Valley Wine Academy (NVWA), the world’s leading provider of wine education, today announced a strategic partnership with the Washington State...
Importers Eagerly Await Supreme Court Decision on IEEPA Tariffs and Potential Tariff Refunds: Alcohol beverage importers may finally get their answer from the United States Supreme Court this week on the...
Survey input helps drive state’s research program direction and guide event planning
January 8, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — The annual Research Survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. This...
Register for January 21 WAVEx webinar
December 17, 2025 (Seattle, WA) — Wine grape growers and winemakers are invited to register for an upcoming webinar focused on preparation for drought in...
Wine Importer Fights White House at US Supreme Court: The case challenges Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on imports from nearly every foreign nation. Many legal scholars feel the majority of the...
