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Dick Boushey has been growing wine grapes in Yakima and Benton counties for more than 40 years. The 70-year-old Boushey and his employees grow 23 grape varieties on vineyards stretching over 295 acres.
Wine is a big business in Washington — and a growing one. But it's facing issues such as drought and wildfires.
A year's worth of batches had to be thrown out, according to the winery.
A renowned winery in Washington announced it will not release a 2020 vintage due to smoke damage. The owners of Betz Family Winery in Woodinville said their vineyards were impacted by the Evans Canyon wildfires last September.
Wine Industry News for Jun 10, 2021