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Wine sales at participating Washington restaurants raise funds for viticulture and enology scholarships

Published on November 15th, 2023

Raise a Glass, Fund a Scholarship returns for the 16th straight year. The four-month-long event raises money to support future grape growers and winemakers of…

Wine sales at participating Washington restaurants raise funds for viticulture and enology scholarships

WSU Research Winemaker Position Now Open

Published on August 3rd, 2023

Washington State University seeks full-time Winemaker to join the Viticulture & Enology Department. The position supports the Department’s cutting-edge research and teaching program by coordinating…

WSU Research Winemaker Position Now Open

WAVEx Webinar to Focus on Improving Vineyard Water Productivity

Published on March 15th, 2023

Novel irrigation delivery has potential to create more climate resilient vineyards. SEATTLE (March 15, 2023)—The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) and Washington State University invite…

WAVEx Webinar to Focus on Improving Vineyard Water Productivity

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