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Walla Walla Wine Alliance Confirms Presence of Phylloxera

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Scope of the infestation is currently unknown, Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance said, adding the Washington Wine Commission expects the percentage of affected vineyards is relatively low. Phylloxera doesn’t affect the quality of the grapes, but will affect vine vigor … Continue reading →

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Phylloxera Found in Walla Walla

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The deadly (to grapevines) pest has been found in the Walla Walla Valley, one of Oregon’s premier locations.  The outbreak is said to be “relatively limited,” and is believed to have spread because many growers graft grapevines onto their own … Continue reading →

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