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Colleagues and Friends October 1, 2015 Colleagues and Friends: The Yakima Valley Appellation is located in both Yakima and Benton Counties and is home to over 30% of the state's vineyard acreage. The combined production of these two counties in 2014 was 9.5 million cases of wine -- 67% of the state's total wine production.* This region’s wine industry (wine production, tourism, and distribution) is responsible for more than 3,600 jobs, $151.7 million in labor income and generates business revenues exceeding $1.01 billion*. These numbers underscore the importance of the Yakima Valley AVA to the local and statewide wine industry. We are pleased to present our 2015 annual report, and we invite you to join our efforts in 2016. During 2015, we’ve continued to focus on establishing Yakima Valley as the world’s premier winegrowing appellation. The result has been increased media interest resulting in more editorial coverage. Our promotional and advertising efforts generated more than 57 million impressions in print, radio, television and online outlets during the past year. Wine Yakima Valley signature events, Red Wine & Chocolate, Spring Barrel Tasting, Catch the Crush and Thanksgiving in Wine Country, continue to be great vehicles to promote the entire Yakima Valley to wine enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In addition to the standard events we produced a highly successful Secret Crush event as a kick off to Red Wine & Chocolate. This event featured 90+ scored wines from the Yakima Valley. The annual Yakima Valley vineyard tour continues to be successful with another sold out tour in August. The tasting room guild and summer training provided new ideas for tasting room staff to incorporate into existing programs. Following is the 2015 Annual Report. Membership can be processed on line at www.wineyakimavalley.org/winery- membership/. Your support of this region’s wine industry is greatly appreciated. If you have questions or comments feel free to contact me at [email protected] or any of WYV Board Members. Barbara Glover, Wine Yakima Valley David O’Reilly-Owen Roe Winery Wade Wolfe-Thurston Wolfe Winery Kathy Shiels-DuBrul Vineyard Vicki Williams-Kiona Vineyard Winery Matt Rawn –Two Mtn. Winery Julie Grieb-Treveri Cellars Kelly Hightower-Hightower Cellars Todd Newhouse-Upland Vineyard Sarah Fewel-Cultura Winery * Source: Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Wine & Wine Grapes in Washington State. August 2015. Washington Wine Commission/cai Community Attributes Inc. WINE YAKIMA VALLEY 2015 Annual Report Winegrowing region established Firstin Washington state Vineyards in MostWashington state Wines in Washington and beyond showcase ourBest grapes WINE YAKIMA VALLEY 2015 Annual Report Our Vision Establish Yakima MediaTRADE/MEDIA Outreach Valley as the world’s Yakima Valley Grower premier winegrowing Seminar and Trade Tasting appellation. Sharing the story of the Yakima Valley AVA and its wines to trade and media. Yakima Valley’s Our Goal speakers bureau offered presentations to the following groups in 2015: January: WYV Membership Enhance the awareness March: Portland trade and media | Wine Commission | Domestic press group and image of the Yakima Valley wine Press Tours – Yakima Valley AVA region, its vineyards, In addition to sharing the Yakima Valley story outside of the Valley, Wine Yakima Valley hosted and its wineries. the following media during 2015: • Blake Gray The Gray Report • Mary Cressler PDX, Palate Press • Erin Guenther S.F., Wine Business Monthly • Matthew Gaughan S.F., Harpers Wine & Spirit • Michelle Locke Ho S.F., Associated Press • Jessica Yadegaran Brodie local, Bay Area Newsgroup • Dan Dunn Researching a book to be published by HarperCollins • Snellharon McDon Independent travel/food/beverage writer, New York Times, USA Today, American Way, United Airlines Hemispheres and more • Dan Radil Wine Columnist, Bellingham Herald • Viki Eierdam Wine Columnist, The Columbian • Julie Case Wine Columnist • Corinne Whiting Wine Columnist • Jamie Goode UK writer and blogger, UK Sunday paper, The Sunday Express • Richard Hemming Writer for jancisrobinson.com, Decanter, Drinks Business • Treve Ring Wine journalist, editor, and certified sommelier based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia August Media and Trade Tour Wine Yakima Valley hosted thirteen guests for the media and trade tour in August. Highlights included educational presentations by Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington and Dr. Kevin Pogue of Walla Walla College. Topics included Yakima Valley climate, soils, and how these elements lead to growing world class grapes. The tour included five winemaker receptions allowing wineries and growers the opportunity to meet and engage with guests. WashingtonYAKIMA VALLEY WINE YAKIMA VALLEY’S APPELLATION WINE YAKIMA VALLEY’S FIRST GROWTH Washington YAKIMA VALLEY FIRST GROWTH APPELLATION STORIES STORIES Storylines and Messaging WINE YAKIMA VALLEY’S FIRST GROWTH ITS INTRODUCTION TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST hat ITS INTRODUCTION TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Washington y. So it’s no surprise t es in STORIES YAKIMA VALLEY s wine industry began in the Yakima Valle everal key grape varieti APPELLATION ashington State’ s pioneered the fi rst plantings of fs Syrah: Yakima Valley vineyard ashington State’s wine industry began in the Yakima Valley. 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