Did You Know One of America's Best Wineries is in the Boise Area?
When it comes to wine, the state of Idaho or even the Treasure Valley aren't always the first places that come to mind, but what if it was one of the...
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Next Year Looks Good For Cherry, Wine Sectors
As we start the second half of our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, today we focus on the wine and cherry industries. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said their 12-month outlooks calls for breakeven conditions for Northwest cherry growers.
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Profits Expected For Grape Growers, Wineries
As our six-part Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series comes to a close, we wrap up with area wineries and cherries. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFC said the 12-month outlook anticipates profits for vineyards and slight profits for wineries
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Perry: Profits Expected For Wine, Nursery Sectors
As we conclude our six part Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, we wrap up with the wine and nursery industries. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFC said their 12 month outlook calls for slight profits for both vineyards and wineries
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Wine Minute: SW Oregon Wine Industry Ready To Bounce Back From 2020
Scott Kelley says 2020 was a very difficult year for SW Oregon wineries and grape growers. But he was quick to point out how optimistic he is about the future.
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Smoke Taint Forces Northwest Wine Maker To Table 2020 Vintage
Because of the wildfire smoke last summer and fall, the Betz Family Winery announced recently they would not release a 2020 vintage. Bridgit Griessel owns the Woodinville, WA winery, and said after a series of tests, they determined the smoke taint was just too great
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Perry Expects Profits For Cherry Growers, Mixed Results In The Vineyards
As we continue our series on Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly Market Snapshot, we look today and cherries and the wine industry. Bill Perry, Vice President at Northwest Farm Credit Services said he expects slight profits for both vineyards and wineries, but added it will be a mixed bag for both.
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Wave Minute: Behind the Scenes Work To Help Wineries Reopen
The Washington Wine Institute's Josh McDonald talks about the behind the scene efforts to get wineries to reopen.
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Despite Big Impact, Warner Confident Washington Wineries Will Bounce Back From COVID-19
Wine is one of the sectors of the agriculture industry that has seen the most direct hit from social distancing practices because of the coronavirus outbreak. Tasting rooms across Washington have closed down amid Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home order, preventing consumers from the experience of wine tasting weekends.
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Washington Hits 1,000 Wineries
The Washington wine industry hit a major milestone recently. According to the Washington State liquor and Cannabis Board, the Evergreen state has surpassed the 1,000 active winery licenses mark.
“To think about where we started and where we are today is absolutely thrilling,” said Steve Warner, President of Washington State Wine. “From humble beginni...