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Summer Tour Showcases Yakima Valley's Pioneering Vineyards
Jul 27, 2013
July Event Highlights the Region's 30 Years as Washington's First Growth

Wine Yakima Valley Media Master Class Lessons 2-4‏
Apr 1, 2013
Wine Yakima Valley is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its AVA this year with some new promotional initiatives. One of our media-focused program is called Wine Yakima Valley's Master Class. If you are a winery using Yakima Valley grapes, we invite

Let's Talk Yakima Valley Wine Country
Mar 28, 2013
Two One-Hour Seminars will be Offered Free of Charge. Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Taste Washington Honors 30 Years of the Yakima Valley AVA
Mar 26, 2013
Thousands of wine consumers gathered at CenturyLink Field Event Center this weekend for the annual Taste Washington celebration hosted by the Washington State Wine Commission and Visit Seattle. The highlight of the two-day event was a series of semin

CLAAR WINE GROUP Hires WSU Graduate as Enologist
Mar 18, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY'S SUPERLATIVE SYRAHS
Mar 16, 2013
There has been a lot "ink" on Washington Syrah recently. Beginning with the September, November 2012 and March 2013 issues of the Wine Spectator. These three issues included a good number of Yakima Valley Syrah's scoring 90 points and above.

Take A Sneak Peek at Yakima Valley's Spring Barrel Tasting and be Rewarded with a Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Wineglass
Mar 14, 2013
It is the most popular annual event for Yakima Valley vintners and those who appreciate the fine wines coming from the Valley. It is Spring Barrel Tasting, and this year it will be held April 26-28, 2013.

CLAAR CELLARS ESTABLISHES CLAAR WINE GROUP
Mar 12, 2013

The Perfect Valentine Gift - YAKIMA VALLEY'S RED WINE & CHOCOLATE
Feb 8, 2013
A weekend getaway to sunny Yakima Valley will warm the heart of your special valentine. Yakima Valley is inviting wine and chocolate enthusiasts to its annual Red Wine & Chocolate event weekend February 16-17, 2013.

Yakima Valley Wineries Announce Signature Events for 2013
Jan 6, 2013
Season Launches With Red Wine & Chocolate

Yakima Valley Celebrates 30 Years as Washington's First Growth
Dec 12, 2012
This New Year's Eve will be particularly special across the Washington State wine industry. As the clock strikes midnight, Yakima Valley grape growers and winemakers will start celebrating their 30th anniversary as part of the first American Viticult

INDULGE IN YAKIMA VALLEY'S RED WINE & CHOCOLATE
Dec 5, 2012
Yakima Valley is inviting wine and chocolate enthusiasts to its annual Red Wine & Chocolate event weekend Feb. 16-17. As the first wine growing region in Washington state, wineries from Yakima, Zillah, Prosser and Red Mountain will be offering a week

CATCH THE CRUSH IN YAKIMA VALLEY, OCT. 13, 14
Aug 16, 2012
State's first wine growing region celebrates harvest

BOUSHEY VINEYARD TOUR CONCLUDES YAKIMA VALLEY VINEYARD TOUR SERIES
Aug 2, 2012

UPLAND VINEYARD SHOWCASES OLD VINES AND ROCKY SOILS AS YAKIMA VALLEY SUMMER VINEYARD TOURS CONTINUE
Aug 2, 2012
A sold out group of wine enthusiasts enjoyed an afternoon touring Washington's oldest vineyard Saturday at Upland Vineyards hosted by owner Todd Newhouse.

BOOTS ON THE GROUND AT DUBRUL VINEYARD
Jul 14, 2012
Guests discovered what geological occurrences have done for growing world class wine in the Yakima Valley Saturday afternoon with a tour of DuBrul Vineyard led by owner Hugh Shiels

RED WILLOW BEGINS YAKIMA VALLEY SUMMER VINEYARD TOUR SERIES
Jul 9, 2012
More than a dozen enthusiastic wine consumers enjoyed
a rare treat on Saturday afternoon when Red Willow Vineyard hosted a public tour. Owners Mike and Jonathan Sauer shared the inspiring story of their work operating
one of the most historic vin

GROWERS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN YAKIMA VALLEY SUMMER VINEYARD TOUR SERIES
Feb 13, 2012
The growing trend of Americans wanting to know the ingredient source of everything they consume is quickly taking them to local farms and fields. The same is true with wine; once isolated to notable winemakers, now grape growers are increasing in not

YAKIMA VALLEY LAUNCHES 52 WEEKS OF WINE BLOG AND WINE TOUR APP
Jan 17, 2012
New Mobile Wine Tour and Yakima Valley Wine blog offer information on Yakima Valley's wine industry

INDULGE IN YAKIMA VALLEY'S RED WINE & CHOLOCATE
Dec 19, 2011
Yakima Valley is inviting wine and chocolate enthusiasts to its annual Red Wine & Chocolate event weekend Feb. 18-19. As the oldest wine growing region in Washington state, wineries from Yakima, Zillah, Prosser and Red Mountain will be offering a wee

Industry Links

Washington Wine Commission
www.washingtonwine.org

Washington Association
of Wine Grape Growers

www.wawgg.org

WSU Research Center
Wine and Grape Team

www.winegrapes.wsu.edu