viticulture and enology

The American Society for Enology and Viticulture recently distributed 30 scholarships to college students nationwide, to a tune of $88,750. ASEV said this financial support will help the students, and the industry, in their pursuit of scientific research and advancement in enology or viticulture ...

Washington now has 19 American Viticultural Areas. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau made the announcement last week. The Goose Gap AVA is made up of 8,129 acres, wholly located within the Yakima Valley AVA and the larger Columbia Valley AVA ...

Earlier this year, the state of Washington was awarded two additional AVAs, or American Vinicultural Areas. White Bluffs and The Burn of Columbia Valley are now officially defined as designated wine grape-growing regions. To qualify for this designation, a region must be unique and distinguishable by features like climate, soil, elevation and physical features to qualify as an AVA ...

Washington State University's Dr. Michelle Moyer has an update on the ongoing research when it comes to fungicide resistant powdery mildew. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Because of the pandemic, the Auction of Washington Wines was unable to hold their Private Barrel Auction back in August. To make up for lost time, AWW is holding a virtual auction Tuesday afternoon. Much like past years, the event will showcase some of the best wines Washington has to offer, going to restaurants, big box stores and even collectors ...

Washington State University's Matt Boenzli talks about the efforts that are taking place at the WSU Wine Science Center during the winter months. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

This spring, Oregon State University will offer an on-line course, Principles of Vineyard Management. OSU Viticulture Extension Specialist, Patty Skinkis, said the course will cover establishing, designing, implementing and managing a vineyard ...

On Tuesday, Yakima Valley College announced their Vineyard and Winery Technology Program had received a $25,000 gift from Northwest Farm Credit Services. “We are proud to offer students hands-on experience across the entire wine making process, from grape to glass, at our award-winning teaching winery,” said Vineyard and Winery Technology Instructor Trent Ball. “Washingto ...

The Washington Wine Commission's Melissa Hansen talks about research projects that will continue into 2021. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

The Auction of Washington Wines’ "Bid for Bottles - Holiday Edition" is currently taking place on-line. AWW Executive Director Jamie Peha said the new event provides the opportunity to showcase a host of Washington wineries, with proceeds supporting Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Research as well as Seattle Children's. " ...