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               “Center of Yakima Valley
                         Wine Industry”
 
Prosser is the historic heart of Washington's first wine appellation and home to Dr. Walter Clore, Washington States' wine pioneer. He began growing European wine grape varieties in a small experimental block in the late  1930's at the WSU Irrigated Agriculture and Research Extension Center (IAREC). Dr. Clore convinced growers in the late ‘60’s, early 70’s that vinifera wine grapes could be grown successfully.  By the time he retired in 1976 his work blossomed to include over 312 varieties.
 

  

Currently, Prosser is proud to claim to be the home for over 35 wineries and has  experienced a 250% increase in new construction/expansion 2004-2007. There are over 75 wineries within a 50-mile radius, making Prosser the ideal home base to explore "Wine Country".  A large majority of the Prosser wineries are located within and between two winery clusters, the Prosser Wine and Food Park, I-82, Exit 82, and the Prosser Vintner's Village, located near the I-82 Exit 80 Gap Road interchange. The parks and the two mile corridor between them, house over 20 wineries and the site of the proposed Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center. 

When visiting Prosser, one may experience the quaint atmosphere of a small boutique winery/tasting bar or choose to visit one of the larger wineries that have also decided Prosser is the “hottest” emerging wine country location in Washington State and solidified it's ranking as one of the top 5 emerging wine investment regions in the US.

Our media page features news articles on Prosser and its' wine industry growth.

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Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center will educate an d promote the areas of viticulture, enology and culinary practices. Its vision and goals are to showcase the quality of Washington’s wine industry and to: Increase the tourism industry in the State of Washington

• Showcase and promote Washington wine and foods
• Stimulate related economic development
• Raise consumer awareness and appreciation of wine
• Promote Washington’s greatest assets: agriculture and tourism
• Provide educational experiences tied into state universities and colleges.

WINE INDUSTRY STATISTICS
 

Washington Sate currently ranks second nationally in
premium wine production

4 Prosser area wineries account for 47% of state production

There has been a 400% growth increase in the past decade

 Prosser Chamber of Commerce

TOURISM
Prosser has gained a solid reputation as one of the northwest wine country’s premium getaway spots. Annually over 50,000 visitors come to experience area wineries as well as special and unique events that take place throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts find Prosser with 300 days of sunshine annually and only 7-8” of rainfall, offers prime, wide open spaces for hiking, backpacking, cycling, boating, and fishing. Prosser is close in proximity (90 minutes) to downhill and cross-country skiing as well as camping and hunting.