The Washington State Wine Commission represents every licensed winery and every wine grape grower in Washington State. Guided by an appointed board, the Commission provides a marketing platform to raise positive awareness of the Washington State wine industry and generate greater demand for its wines. Funded almost entirely by the industry - through assessments based on grape and wine sales - the Commission is a state government agency, established by the legislature in 1987.

MISSION STATEMENT:
On behalf of the state of Washington and its wineries and growers, the mission of the Washington State Wine Commission is to raise awareness and demand for Washington State wine through marketing and education while supporting viticulture and enology research to drive industry growth.

Agriculture & Farming

Washington State Wine Commission

Kristina Kelley

Kerry Shiels

Renee M.

Martín Códax

Renee Meadors

Mike Thompson

Melissa Hansen

Heather Bradshaw

David Flaherty

Chris Stone

The Marketing and Communications Team at the Washington State Wine Commission is responsible for developing and executing strategies to promote Washington State wines both domestically and internationally. This team creates impactful marketing campaigns, manages communications, and engages with stakeholders to enhance the visibility of Washington's wine industry. They also support educational initiatives and collaborate on research efforts to further the growth of viticulture and enology in the region.

Marketing and Communications Team

Marketing and Communications Team

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