EWU debuts first licensed wine

By: Clare McGraw

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 448

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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CHENEY – Eastern Washington University’s first licensed wine is already drawing strong interest, with early sales signaling potential to expand scholarship funding tied to the program.

Eagle Red, a collaboration between the EWU Alumni Association and McKinley Springs Winery, will be poured publicly for the first time April 25 at the EWU Alumni Awards Gala at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. The wine is the result of a two-year development process led by alumni relations …

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