About Us

Washington State Wine Commission

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. 

Board of Commissioners

Kent Waliser, Chair
Sagemoor Vineyards

Martin Johnson, Treasurer
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

John Bookwalter
J. Bookwalter Winery

Dick Boushey
Boushey Vineyards

Dan Ewer
Young's Columbia Wine Company

Patricia Gelles
Klipsun Vineyards

Daniel Wampfler
Dunham Cellars



Rebecca Weber
Washington State Department of Agriculture

Chad Johnson
Dusted Valley Vintners

Steve Newhouse
Upland Vineyards

Kim Roberts (non-voting)
Westport Winery

Jay Soloff
DeLille Cellars

Chris Sparkman
Sparkman Cellars

© 2011 Washington Wine Commission

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