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The Grape Post – March 2026
Articles or Sections with *asterisks* are FREE for everyone to enjoy. Renew your membership today to gain access to ALL content and more! Noteworthy Invitation to Visit Other Washington In early May, the Washington Winegrowers Association will join the national winery association, WineAmerica, for their Washington D.C. fly-in. Read more… Industry Service: Wine Commission Board…
February 2026 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy (FREE ARTICLES) -Winegrowers 2025 Awards Recipients –A Special Partner Announcement from Good Fruit Grower Policy + Politics -Industry News from Olympia -Industry News from D.C. Sustainability in WA (FREE ARTICLES) -Sustainable WA 2026 Registration Opens March 1 -Sustainable WA Registration Kickoff Event – March 25 Is Your Business in Compliance? -Restoring…
January 2026 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy (FREE ARTICLES) -How do we get through the wine industry’s challenges? Together. Join us at WineVit to chart a course. Policy + Politics -Industry News from Olympia -Industry News from D.C. Sustainability in WA (FREE ARTICLES) -Sustainable WA – 2025 Outcomes -Sustainable WA – 2026 Schedule & Goals Is Your Business…
December 2025 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy (FREE ARTICLES) –Winegrowers Awards to be Presented at Foundation’s Party + Auction –Larry Harris Appointed to Winegrowers Board Policy + Politics -Industry News from Olympia -Industry News from D.C. Sustainability in Washington (FREE ARTICLES) -Sustainable WA Technical Committee Launches 2025-2026 Standard Review -Sustainable WA – Year in Review -Why the 2026…
November 2025 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy WineVit®: Refined for 2026 Industry Needs Justin Andrews Elected to Winegrowers Board Beginning in 2026 Winegrowers Membership Includes Healthcare Option Policy + Politics Industry News from Olympia Industry News from D.C. Is Your Business in Compliance? WSDA Pesticide Licensing Certification and Training Rule Changes Around the Industry Leafroll Disease Now in…
October 2025 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy -Annual Grape Report Policy + Politics -Industry News from D.C. Winegrowers Upcoming Events Membership Networking and Annual Meeting –WineVit® 2026: Feb. 10-11 Noteworthy To our Washington Wine Industry Colleagues Two years ago, we launched an industry-wide acreage survey as part of the Wine Commission’s annual Grape Report. Last year, we saw…
September 2025 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy -Canada Extends ’24 Vintage Replacement to ’25 – Leader for the 2025 WA Winegrowers Awards -Interested in Board Service? Policy + Politics -Industry News from D.C. Winegrowers Upcoming Events -Annual Meeting of Members: Tuesday, Nov. 11 –WineVit® 2026: Feb. 10-11 Noteworthy B.C. Canada Extends 2024 Vintage Replacement to 2025, Washington Gains…
August 2025 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy -A Handy Resource: Grape & Wine Dating Service -Understanding the Fire Insurance Protection-Smoke Index: What Grape Growers Need to Know -Winegrowers Members can Get Healthcare Coverage that Works for Their Business! -Nominate a Leader for the 2025 Washington Winegrowers Awards -Interested in Board Service? Policy + Politics -Industry News from D.C.…
July 2025 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy –Winegrowers Committee WineVit® 2026 Content -Post Classifies + Job Postings Policy + Politics -Industry News from Olympia -Industry News from D.C. Sustainability in WA (FREE ARTICLES) -Washington Wines on the Road -Sustainable WA Kicks Off Review Cycle Is Your Business in Compliance? -Be Prepared: High Temperatures And Wildfire Smoke May Trigger…
June 2025 Grape Post Newsletter
In this issue… Noteworthy -Winegrowers Welcomes New Member Services Program Manager -Replacement Being Sought for Cancelled SO2 Barrel/Cork Sanitizing Product Policy + Politics -State Update -Federal Update Sustainability in WA -(FREE ARTICLE) Sustainable WA Earns Strong Support from Wine Commission Board -(FREE ARTICLE) Sustainable WA Website Relaunches with New Look, Tools, and Resources -(FREE ARTICLE) Introducing Dr. Heather Muser,…