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Tourism officials say the nomination recognizes the valley’s deep-rooted brewing heritage, hop production, and craft beer culture.

If you grew up in the Yakima Valley you know fall is a special time for an ag based community.

If you've lived in the valley for any amount of time you know all the things you can do in the fall and that keep you and your family busy.

Cooper says the valley is known for it's landscapes and ideal growing climate for grapes that result in award winning wines.

As you know, Yakima Valley Tourism organized a successful campaign last year to get the Yakima Valley voted Best Wine Region.

More than 40 wineries call the Yakima Valley home with many award winning wines year after year.

Vote your buns off so that we can have bragging rights as the #1 wine country in the USA!

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