March 2020 has turned out to be quite an unprecedented month. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the good times and express deep gratitude for our supporters.

On March 4 we hosted our annual 2020 Party + Auction in Kennewick – and what a night it was. It was a memorable evening of camaraderie for nearly 500 industry members committed to transforming the future of Washington wine.

From a 50/50 raffle to over 120 donated auction items, and the scholarships “fund-a-need” – over $220,000 was raised to meet industry needs... Click here to read more!
EDUCATION
LAST CHANCE for high school seniors and college students pursuing a degree in the Washington wine industry to apply for 2020 Scholarships! Applications are due Tuesday, March 31 .

Where do you want to go in 2021 to learn more about winegrape growing and/or winemaking? Let us help you go there by applying for our Bill Powers Sabbatical! UPDATED application deadline is Tuesday, June 30 .

Apply now for AgForestry Leadership Class 43

Be the change that you want to see in your community, industry and yourself. Apply for AgForestry Leadership Class 43, or nominate someone. Applications are due Thursday, April 30.

SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Bullet Points in the Washington Wine Industry

Want to learn more about the research to help your sustainability? Register for the upcoming WAVE webinar next Wednesday, April 1, 2020 (co-sponsored by the Washington State Wine Commission and WSU). We will give an update on current efforts on “Washington wine + sustainability”! Registration will close March 29.

Grant funded, we completed a National Clean Plant Center (NCPN) comprehensive communications plan for each of seven individual specialty crops (including grapes). Once implemented, plans will be a game-changer for NCPN, as clean plants are integral to sustainability and security.
 
Due to COVID-19, the May U.S. Sustainability Winegrowing Summit East in New York has been rescheduled for April 2021. Stay tuned! 
 
Grant funded, we have facilitated a Sustainability Roundtable over the past six months. Two dozen key industry leaders are having an intentional and focused conversation regarding the industry’s interest in moving forward with a Washington-specific certification program using the robust components of Vinewise®\Winerywise™ as the baseline tool.

Signup for the free and newly-updated  Vinewise®\Winerywise™ , Washington’s online guide to sustainable viticulture and winemaking. Interested in learning more? Just click or you can call/email and talk to a real human at: Katlyn or 509.782.1108.
GROWTH
We still have cases available of our one-of-a-kind 3rd Collaboration Series wine! This 2018 Cadence Winery 100% Cabernet Franc Clone 214 is designated from Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard in Red Mountain. Half cases are $500 and full cases are $840 and limited.

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EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, July 13 @ Suncadia | Cle Elum, WA
Join us this July, as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of a great industry tradition: the 2020 Wine Cup® Tournament at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum. Golfers and non-golfers alike will love this opportunity to mix and mingle with the industry's finest, enjoy Suncadia for the day, or make a night of it.

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