Does your family dog travel along when you tour wineries in the Yakima Valley?  If so, the Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau is doing their doggone best to see that you and your canine companion feel right at home.
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Wineries in the Wenatchee Valley are kicking off spring with Wine Week, five different wine events planned for the week of March 19-24, 2012 at local wine shops, retailers, and restaurants.  It’s a fun opportunity to taste award-winning wines and meet the wineries of this burgeoning culinary region. 
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Woodward Canyon Winery announced that Winemaker Kevin Mott and Sales Director Thomas Woodley have become shareholders in the winery.  They join founders Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small and their children Jordan Dunn-Small and Sager Small in the winery ownership.
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Seattle, WA, February 9, 2012 – The Washington State Wine Commission today announced the hiring of Steve Warner as Executive Director, who will join the Commission effective March 12, 2012.
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Tulalip, WA — Sommelier Tom Thompson of Tulalip Resort Casino will launch his 2012 “Taste with Tommy” winemaker series with an intimate dinner featuring Va Piano Vineyards of Walla Walla on Saturday, February 11 from 6-9pm. The event will be held in the Tulalip Bay Private Dining Room with its exquisite handcrafted Chihuly chandelier.
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Seattle, WA — This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Washington State Wine Commission.  In 1987, the Washington State legislature created this government agency with the intent of giving a voice to every winery and wine grape grower, and to champion the marketing goals of the Washington State wine industry.  The legislature had the foresight to recognize that “the production of wine grapes in the state is a new and important segment of Washington agriculture which has potential for greater contribution to the economy of the state if it undergoes healthy development.”
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Walla Walla, WA, January 16, 2012 – The only thing better than a tennis camp with nationally recognized coaches is one that involves great wine and food.  The Walla Walla Tennis & Wine Camp is set against a backdrop of the Blue Mountains, rolling wheat fields, and naturally, vineyards. 
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January 10, 2012 – The New Year has hardly begun, but if you’re a fan of Washington wines you’ll want to get the event dates for the 2012 Auction of Washington Wines on your calendar early.  Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Auction of Washington Wines will feature events in different locations throughout the state, enticing guests to indulge in Washington’s premier wines.  
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UPDATE: SOLD OUT EVENT!  A limited number of tickets will be available at the door ($60, cash only).

Experience wines from around the world at the fourth annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience, Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.  An amazing array of wines will be offered from nine regions, with a special focus on Oregon.

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Naches Heights has been declared Washington State’s newest and 12th American Viticultural Area (AVA) by the federal government today.  
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