Wine Grapes

Umatilla County is home to a growing wine grape acreage and the Oregon half of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). The growing conditions of this Eastern Oregon region are hotter, colder, and drier than other wine grape growing regions in Oregon, posing unique challenges and opportunities.

VIT TECH

VIT TECH is an educational series for wine grape growers and wine industry members in the Walla Walla Valley. The group meets regularly to learn from scientists and industry professionals about grape growing topics relevant to the region.

Mark your calendars for the 2023 series, which will be held from 2:30-3:30 PM at the Walla Walla Community College Center for Enology & Viticulture. Click the button below to receive VIT TECH updates!

April 19^th: Vineyard Cover Crops and Nematode Control

May 17^th: Biology, Epidemiology, and Management of Crown Gall

June 21^st: OSU Rootstock Trial Results

July 19^th: Tools of the Trade: Vineyard Equipment Panel

August 16^th: Field Tour: Research in the Rocks

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Wine Grape Resources for Umatilla County

Umatilla County is home to a growing wine grape acreage and the Oregon half of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), known for its production of high quality wine grapes. The growing conditions of this ...

Mar 2022 | Collection

VIT TECH Recordings

VIT TECH grape and wine producers discuss production issues

VIT TECH is a group of grape and wine producers in the Walla Walla Valley who gather regularly to discuss topical issues related to production. The 2022 VIT TECH series included presentations by scientists and industry ...

Aug 2022 | Collection