The Washington Wine Commission’s board has approved a long-term strategic plan that will require significant increases in assessments from grape growers and wine producers over the next five years. This is the first long-range strategy ever adopted by the Wine Commission, which is charged with marketing and promoting Washington wines. The plan involves promoting Washington wines internationally, while increasing the industry’s commitment to research and education. Assessments collected from grape growers and wine producers could increase from $1.6 million in fiscal year 2007 to $4.7 million in fiscal year 2011. The commission’s 2007 budget, approved at the board’s June meeting, […]