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Southwest Washington Winery Association

Dedicated to making Southwest Washington one of the premier wine regions of the Northwest

New board takes reigns of new winery organization

Charter members (pictured at right) of Southwest Washington's newest emerging wine region have launched the organization and are starting to make some noise in the wine world. Charter members of SWWA include:

Burnt Bridge Cellars--Vancouver
English Estate Winery--Vancouver
Confluence Winery--Ridgefield
Heisen House Vineyards--Battle Ground
Koi Pond Cellars--Ridgefield
Moulton Falls Winery--Yacolt
Olequa Cellars--Battle Ground
Rezabek Vineyards--Battle Ground
Stavalara Winery--Ridgefield
Cellar 55--Vancouver
Emanar Cellars--Battle Ground


The complete bylaws of SWWA can be found here.

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First Board Elected--
The first board was elected in January and includes president Roger Rezabek, Rezabek Vineyards, Vice President, Mark Mahan, Burnt Bridge Cellars, Secretary, Michelle Bloomquist, Heisen House Vineyards, Treasurer, Jennifer English Wahlenberg, English Estate Winery, and Board Member at large, Brian Tansy, Olequa Vineyard.

The mission of SWWA:
The Association is organized to promote and encourage the development and growth of the grape wine industry in Clark County, Washington.

This will be accomplished through the following:
1. By fostering a positive business climate for the wine industry in the region by working cooperatively with local, county, and state leaders in order to support and further develop sustainable, responsible, and environmentally friendly enterprises related to wine making, viticulture, and tasting room experiences;
2. By participating and collaborating in general wine industry initiatives and wine tasting initiatives and wine promotions, which encourage tourism and the expansion of wine related businesses in the region;
3. By working toward the development of an organizational structure (a nonprofit) that facilitates the successful and sustainable growth of the wine industry and wine  related businesses in the area;
4. By providing education and support services for people involved in viticulture, and oenology, and informing the public about viticulture and oenology;
5. By seeking funds from the public and governments to support the organization's programs and services;
6. By fostering and facilitating, in cooperation with growers and wineries in the region, the development of a cooperative initiative to research, and establish a viable American Viticultural Area in Southwest Washington.

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