Washington Wine Industry Proposes Special License Plate to help Push Tourism Efforts
3,500 signatures needed for wine license plate needed. You MUST be a Washington State resident to sign. Please include First and Last Name. Anonymous signatures will not be accepted.
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1/1/2022 Update: Sign Now and be entered to win PRIZES!
Prizes Include;
* A
rare VIP Private tour at Fortuity Cellars with the owners and winemakers of the production and
overall winery space with one of Washington wine's newest up-and-coming
wineries in the heart of Yakima Valley.
* Enjoy a summer concert of your choice at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars for up to 8 people on Thursdays or Sundays from May to September. This includes tickets and VIP table service, dinner from Chef Chad White's creations while enjoying local bands on the beautiful Arbor Crest Estate with panoramic views in Spokane!
* $50 gift card to the DeLille Cellars Tasting Room at the Old Redhook Brewery in Woodinville, and a $50 gift card to The Lounge at DeLille Cellars, the winery's new restaurant located in the Old Redhook pub in Woodinville.
* 2 general admission tickets to a 2022 summer concert at Woodinville's Chateau Ste Michelle.
The Washington Wine Institute, in partnership with the Washington State Wine Commission, is working with prime sponsor Rep. Kelly Chambers (R-Puyallup) and lawmakers in Olympia this session to create a specialty license plate. If approved, revenue from the plate would be donated to the Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) to support tourism efforts throughout the state.
“It would be thrilling to see a license plate to celebrate our state’s world-class wine industry,” said Steve Warner, President of the Washington State Wine Commission. “WTA is a perfect benefactor considering our 1,000+ wineries are a major tourism driver in the Northwest.”
WTA is a membership-based nonprofit organization that was established after the closure of the Washington State Tourism Office in 2011. The organization supports broad tourism economy throughout the state.
“Through supporting the idea that Washington wine is what our residents should choose first when picking wine, to creating new revenue for the WTA to utilize in telling the country and world to visit Washington’s rural wine regions, the Washington wine specialty license plate is a clear win-win for our industry,” said Josh McDonald, Executive Director of the Washington Wine Institute.
The Washington wine industry accounts for $8.4B in-state economic impact including 36,500 related jobs and $2.4B in wine revenue. In 2018, an estimated 2.6 million people visited wineries across the state.
The Washington Wine Institute is currently collecting the 3,500 signatures needed for a new specialty plate as part of the approval process. Click here to sign the petition to push the wine plate forward.
About the Washington State Wine Commission:
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) represents every licensed winery and wine grape grower in Washington State. Guided by an appointed board, WSWC provides a marketing platform to raise positive awareness about the Washington wine industry and generate greater demand for its wines. Funded almost entirely by the industry through assessments based on grape and wine sales, WSWC is a state government agency, established by the legislature in 1987. To learn more, visit www.washingtonwine.org.
About Washington Wine Institute:
WWI is the vocal, active, visible advocate and champion of the Washington State wine industry in Olympia and Washington D.C. To propel the industry’s growth, the Washington State Wine Institute acts as the unified voice to seek out and encourage opportunities which enhance the business environment for the Washington State wine industry through proactive government relations in Olympia and Washington, D.C. www.wwi.wine
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Heather Bradshaw, Washington State Wine Commission
(206) 326-5752 / [email protected]
Josh McDonald, Washington Wine Institute
(253) 228-1590 / [email protected]
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
January 11, 2022
January 10, 2022
We are approaching 2,500 signatures and need to maintain this momentum to reach our final goal. Please continue to advocate for this license plate among your peers in the Washington wine community.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 29, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2020
February 24, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures for the proposed Washington wine license plate. Please consider sending this link to a fellow resident of the state so we can reach this milestone today.
720 Comments
As President of the Yakima Enological Society, I believe that this will not only generate some promotional dollars but also increase exposure.
I had an oregon state wine plate when I lived there and would love to be able to promote and support our fantastic Washington wineries the same way!
This plate would support tourism throughout Washington State, a true benefit for wine- growing areas east of the Cascades, as well as the Woodinville and Seattle areas. And might it be the first in the US featuring wine? I hope so!
The hospitality & tourism industries in our state are in dire straits right now. This is a wonderful and creative way to show support and raise funds simultaneously! Thank you for supporting WA Tourism during this temporary downturn!
Definitely would purchase this plate! I’ve learned so much from the various winemakers in the region and created some great moments with friends - new and old!
Would love this...daughter and son-in-law have a new winery in Zillah. I think this would be perfect support for their new endeavor.
Yes please!
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Washington Wine Industry Proposes Special License Plate to help Push Tourism Efforts
3,500 signatures needed for wine license plate needed. You MUST be a Washington State resident to sign. Please include First and Last Name. Anonymous signatures will not be accepted.
(Image is a sample only. Final design will be announced later.)
1/1/2022 Update: Sign Now and be entered to win PRIZES!
Prizes Include;
* A
rare VIP Private tour at Fortuity Cellars with the owners and winemakers of the production and
overall winery space with one of Washington wine's newest up-and-coming
wineries in the heart of Yakima Valley.
* Enjoy a summer concert of your choice at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars for up to 8 people on Thursdays or Sundays from May to September. This includes tickets and VIP table service, dinner from Chef Chad White's creations while enjoying local bands on the beautiful Arbor Crest Estate with panoramic views in Spokane!
* $50 gift card to the DeLille Cellars Tasting Room at the Old Redhook Brewery in Woodinville, and a $50 gift card to The Lounge at DeLille Cellars, the winery's new restaurant located in the Old Redhook pub in Woodinville.
* 2 general admission tickets to a 2022 summer concert at Woodinville's Chateau Ste Michelle.
The Washington Wine Institute, in partnership with the Washington State Wine Commission, is working with prime sponsor Rep. Kelly Chambers (R-Puyallup) and lawmakers in Olympia this session to create a specialty license plate. If approved, revenue from the plate would be donated to the Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) to support tourism efforts throughout the state.
“It would be thrilling to see a license plate to celebrate our state’s world-class wine industry,” said Steve Warner, President of the Washington State Wine Commission. “WTA is a perfect benefactor considering our 1,000+ wineries are a major tourism driver in the Northwest.”
WTA is a membership-based nonprofit organization that was established after the closure of the Washington State Tourism Office in 2011. The organization supports broad tourism economy throughout the state.
“Through supporting the idea that Washington wine is what our residents should choose first when picking wine, to creating new revenue for the WTA to utilize in telling the country and world to visit Washington’s rural wine regions, the Washington wine specialty license plate is a clear win-win for our industry,” said Josh McDonald, Executive Director of the Washington Wine Institute.
The Washington wine industry accounts for $8.4B in-state economic impact including 36,500 related jobs and $2.4B in wine revenue. In 2018, an estimated 2.6 million people visited wineries across the state.
The Washington Wine Institute is currently collecting the 3,500 signatures needed for a new specialty plate as part of the approval process. Click here to sign the petition to push the wine plate forward.
About the Washington State Wine Commission:
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) represents every licensed winery and wine grape grower in Washington State. Guided by an appointed board, WSWC provides a marketing platform to raise positive awareness about the Washington wine industry and generate greater demand for its wines. Funded almost entirely by the industry through assessments based on grape and wine sales, WSWC is a state government agency, established by the legislature in 1987. To learn more, visit www.washingtonwine.org.
About Washington Wine Institute:
WWI is the vocal, active, visible advocate and champion of the Washington State wine industry in Olympia and Washington D.C. To propel the industry’s growth, the Washington State Wine Institute acts as the unified voice to seek out and encourage opportunities which enhance the business environment for the Washington State wine industry through proactive government relations in Olympia and Washington, D.C. www.wwi.wine
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Heather Bradshaw, Washington State Wine Commission
(206) 326-5752 / [email protected]
Josh McDonald, Washington Wine Institute
(253) 228-1590 / [email protected]
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
January 11, 2022
January 10, 2022
We are approaching 2,500 signatures and need to maintain this momentum to reach our final goal. Please continue to advocate for this license plate among your peers in the Washington wine community.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 29, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2020
February 24, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures for the proposed Washington wine license plate. Please consider sending this link to a fellow resident of the state so we can reach this milestone today.
720 Comments
I urge you to pass the bill to authorize a Special License Plate. This will increase the awareness of the Washington Wine Industry, which contributes over $8 billion of economic impact to the State of Washington.
As President of the Yakima Enological Society, I believe that this will not only generate some promotional dollars but also increase exposure.
I had an oregon state wine plate when I lived there and would love to be able to promote and support our fantastic Washington wineries the same way!
This plate would support tourism throughout Washington State, a true benefit for wine- growing areas east of the Cascades, as well as the Woodinville and Seattle areas. And might it be the first in the US featuring wine? I hope so!
The hospitality & tourism industries in our state are in dire straits right now. This is a wonderful and creative way to show support and raise funds simultaneously! Thank you for supporting WA Tourism during this temporary downturn!
Definitely would purchase this plate! I’ve learned so much from the various winemakers in the region and created some great moments with friends - new and old!
Would love this...daughter and son-in-law have a new winery in Zillah. I think this would be perfect support for their new endeavor.
Yes please!
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I urge you to pass the bill to authorize a Special License Plate. This will increase the awareness of the Washington Wine Industry, which contributes over $8 billion of economic impact to the State of Washington.