![]() Jim was one of the first growers to plant grape vines on Red Mountain in 1975. Next, head over to the famed Ciel du Cheval Vineyards and unlock the mysteries of the Red Mountain soil, weather and vines with one of Eastern Washington’s most successful grape growers, Jim Holmes. Then, taste the final product as you sample Kiona Winery’s current releases. Scott Williams will share his extensive knowledge of the unique Red Mountain AVA and walk you through his vineyard. The Vineyard Tour is a wonderful opportunity to learn all about your favorite wines, starting at the source. There are only a handful of spots left and tickets will sell out. Attendees can make a weekend of it and get insider’s access during the Vineyard Tour and Lunch, rounding out the weekend with one of the Winemaker Dinners on Sunday, May 25. Saturday, May 24, is the main event, Revelry on Red Mountain, hosted at Col Solare. If you’re ready to get out of the tasting room and into the terroir, pack your bags and follow Auction of Washington Wines to the best Memorial Day weekend event in the state. Get ready for Revelry this Memorial Day weekend You can listen to the broadcast from Christopher Intagliata, here. WSU research scientist Carolyn Ross and her team’s research on fruity flavors finishing first in model white wines were recently featured in S cientific American’s 60-Seconds Science. ![]() AgWeatherNet (AWN) provides access to current and historical weather data from Washington State University’s automated weather station network along with a range of models and decision aids. The map also includes weather data including rainfall, wind speed, and soil temperatures powered by WSU AgWeatherNet, and data from a project developed with support from the WSU Viticulture and Enology team, including Joan Davenport, Gerrit Hoogenboom, Thomas Henick-Kling, and Michelle Moyer. In the early 1980s, Washington state was home to 19 wineries, but the growth of the industry has put more than 780 wineries on the map, and over time established Washington state as the second largest wine producer in the U.S The map highlights Washington’s wine industry, with 13 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), and an ever-expanding list of wineries, and vineyards. Click to view the interactive map powered by WSU’s AgWeatherNet. Looking for this map in a larger size? Find the Large 3D Washington State Wine map here.From Woodinville to Walla Walla, explore Washington’s wine country with a new, interactive map from the Washington Wine Commission, the Washington State University Viticulture and Enology program, and WSU AgWeatherNet. You can also attach the unframed map to a sturdy foamboard and display it on a tabletop easel.įor orders to be delivered outside the US mainland, please email to request shipping rates and a special order link. This small map identifies the state's growing regions and replicates the topography in miniature, making it a fun and affordable gift. This small map is available framed and ready to hang in a modern black aluminum frame or poster style (unframed) for tacking to a wall or bulletin board. Washington is now home to more than 1,000 wineries-and it’s just getting started. While wine grape growers in Washington focus on Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular white and red wines. With 59,000 acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. This region benefits from over 300 days of sunshine annually. Two mountain ranges create a rain shadow effect that protects the Columbia Valley from wet weather systems, resulting in a perfect climate for growing grapes in the warm and dry eastern part of the state. Great wine begins with nature-and Washington is blessed with a climate and soil structure that produces some of the best fruit in the world across 14 distinct AVAs. ![]() We are pleased to now offer this small wine map, originally created exclusively for the Washington State Wine Commission, to all lovers of Washington state wines. ![]()
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