CWU Wine Studies

CWU Wine Studies Wine Studies is a fast-growing program that addresses the emerging needs of the wine industry. Including positions held at Chateau Ste.

About the Instructors:

Jill Perillo Clark
Central Washington University, Wine Studies Program Director, and University lecturer
Email: [email protected]
Office: Michaelsen 226
Phone: 509-963-1969

Jill’s professional background includes industry experience on all sides of the 3-tier distribution system. Michelle, Kroger, and Haggen. Additionally, Jill’s industry experience includes On/Of

f Premise wine sales,

Jill has also worked as a writer, publishing articles focused on food, wine, and tourism for Washington Tasting room magazine, Mid-Columbian, and Inland NW. Hobbies Include: hiking, cooking, gardening, and time spent with family

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Tyler Benedict for showcasing his research on Brettanomyces today at SOURCE - Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Tyler Benedict for showcasing his research on Brettanomyces today at SOURCE - Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression! #

47% of wine consumers think wine is high in sugar… but that’s not the full story 🍷 Did you know this common misconceptio...
05/01/2026

47% of wine consumers think wine is high in sugar… but that’s not the full story 🍷 Did you know this common misconception? Let us know in the comments!

04/28/2026

Yakima Enological Society Platinum Dinner ✨🍷
Featuring two of our wine club students who volunteered to pour!

04/14/2026
Highlighting the women shaping Washington wine 🍷Meet the Advisory Officers behind the Alliance of Women in Washington Wi...
04/06/2026

Highlighting the women shaping Washington wine 🍷

Meet the Advisory Officers behind the Alliance of Women in Washington Wine, leaders who are empowering, connecting, and inspiring women across the industry. Their passion and dedication are helping build a stronger, more inclusive future for Washington wine.

Donate today! 🍷🍇 At awwawine.org/donate The alliance of Women in Washington Wine is working to support an empower Women ...
03/13/2026

Donate today! 🍷🍇 At awwawine.org/donate

The alliance of Women in Washington Wine is working to support an empower Women across every part of the Washington Wine Industry. Through education, mentorship, networking, and advocacy, they are helping create a more inclusive and supportive wine community.

Our student wine club is turning empty bottles into candles instead of throwing them away, helping reduce glass waste wh...
03/09/2026

Our student wine club is turning empty bottles into candles instead of throwing them away, helping reduce glass waste while creating something fun and sustainable. ♻️🍷

03/03/2026

Thank you for supporting the Alliance of Women in Washington Wine's annual Scholarship Drive! Please select a wine from your March tasting list to promote and choose a percentage per bottle to donate to the Scholarship Drive. We will provide digital assets to help promote the Drive and will promote....

02/23/2026

Our Wildcat Wine Society volunteered and attended WineVit this last week. We had a great time learning and networking within the wine industry! 🍷🍇

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Ellensburg, WA
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