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The News Post

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A new tax bill in congress? New discounts on services you use every day? These subjects and more are covered in WineAmerica’s News Post, your access to news that matters to you. Updated regularly, check back often to find out what is happening at WineAmerica and across the country.

Whither Washington, DC?

Mon. Nov 18, 2013
Mark Chandler, Executive Director After a brutalizing year of abundant theatre but little action, Congress has only a few weeks left to pass major pieces of legislation affecting agriculture – the budget, the Farm Bill and immigration reform. Or not. [...]

WineAmerica Expands its National Network

Wed. Nov 13, 2013
For Immediate Release                                                                                 Contact: Mark Chandler                                                                 Executive [...]

What’s Going on in Washington, DC

Wed. Oct 30, 2013
Log in as a member to read the National Wine Policy Bulletin. It has been nearly two weeks since the federal government shutdown and things are back in working order again, at least for the time being.  The TTB is [...]

The Government Shutdown is Over

Thu. Oct 17, 2013
The Federal Government is now open for business. The TTB should be accepting new COLA applications today.  If you need to submit a COLA, we suggest waiting a few days as the system could be overloaded today. Wine related issues [...]

Wine Policy Day: Another Casualty of the Government Shutdown

Tue. Oct 15, 2013
By Michael Kaiser, Director of Communications One of the new policy initiatives at WineAmerica is Wine Policy Day.  Wine Policy Day is a coordinated effort with the State Associations Council to bring Members of Congress and other elected officials to [...]

Tips to Avoid Expensive Health Insurance Mistakes

Fri. Oct 11, 2013
Tips to Avoid Expensive Health Insurance Mistakes On Oct.1,  America’s health care system underwent the biggest change since Medicare’s arrival 50 years ago, when certain provisions of the ACA kicked in. Even though millions of people who have been without [...]

What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Wineries

Tue. Oct 1, 2013
Due to the continuing debate over the Affordable Healthcare Act, the Federal Government shut down at 12am last night. What does this mean for wineries? Services deemed non-essential have been suspended. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has [...]

North Coast Wine Industry Expo Expanding in 2013

Mon. Sep 23, 2013
Registration Open and “Harvest Special” Pricing Available By Elizabeth Hans McCrone, Wine Industry Network The 2nd Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, which takes place on Thursday, December 5th from 9AM to 4PM, has expanded [...]

Why You Should be Submitting Your COLA’s Online

Wed. Aug 28, 2013
By Michael Kaiser, Director of Communications and Regulatory Affairs One of the most important things a winery does is design its labels, but as you know, every label needs to be compliant and needs to be reviewed by the TTB.  [...]

TTB Updates Processing Times for Label Approvals

Mon. Aug 19, 2013
The TTB has updated their system for current label approval processing times.  Their  Current Label Processing Times chart shows up-to-date processing information for applications.  Use the chart to estimate when your application is likely to be processed.  The chart can [...]

WineAmerica Signs Letter to Promote Passage of the Farm Bill

Thu. Aug 1, 2013
WineAmerica has signed on to the following letter promoted by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (of which we are a member) to promote passage of the Farm Bill.  Congress is heading into a month long recess after today and [...]

Farm Bill Fails in House

Tue. Jun 25, 2013
By Mark Chandler, Executive Director While the Senate had passed its version of the Farm Bill, there was high anticipation that the House of Representatives would pass theirs so that the Conference Committee could hammer out a final bill. Such [...]

Great American Wine Festival Coming to Portland, Oregon

Tue. Jun 18, 2013
The Great American Wine Festival (GAWF), a new consumer wine tasting festival, will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, November 16th. Organizers promise it will be a unique festival with wines from regions throughout North [...]

Senate Supports Specialty Crops With Passage of Farm Bill

Tue. Jun 11, 2013
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and [...]

TTB Announces Modification of Mandatory Label Information

Thu. Jun 6, 2013
On June 10, the TTB will publish a final rule regarding mandatory label information.  The new rule will modify the regulations regarding the labeling of alcohol content on wine labels.  Currently the regulations specify that alcohol content must be on [...]

TTB Issues Ruling Allowing Voluntary Serving Facts Statements on Alcohol Beverage Labels

Wed. May 29, 2013
On May 28, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a ruling (Ruling 2013-2) allowing for voluntary labeling of serving facts and nutritional information on alcohol beverage labels.  The ruling allows “serving facts” statements that include the [...]

Three Power Packed Days at Annual DC Fly-in

Fri. May 24, 2013
Some 38 WineAmerica Board and State Association Council members gathered May 13-15 for WineAmerica’s annual spring policy briefing, board meeting, and Hill visits. What a time it was to be in the nation’s capitol, as so many critical issues were [...]

Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill

Fri. May 17, 2013
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, of which WineAmerica is a member. Changes to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program concern industry WASHINGTON, D.C The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of [...]

Senate Agriculture Committee Indicates Support of Specialty Crops with Farm Bill Passage

Thu. May 16, 2013
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance on the passage of the Senate version of the 2013 Farm Bill.  WineAmerica is a member of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. The Specialty Crop Farm [...]

TTB Issues Industry Circular on Social Media Advertising

Thu. May 16, 2013
The TTB has issued a new Industry Circular outlining the guidelines for social media advertising by wineries, breweries and distilleries.  This includes Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Mobile Apps, and Blogs.  The industry circular can be viewed by following this link: [...]

What the Senate Immigration Proposal Would Mean for Wineries

Mon. Apr 22, 2013
By Cary Greene, Outside Counsel With the Senate immigration reform bill out this week, wineries are already asking about its potential impact on their businesses. On the broadest level, the bill contains sections that deal with undocumented farm workers currently [...]

THE AGRICULTURE COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM APPLAUDS LANDMARK AG LABOR AGREEMENT, WELCOMES SENATE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION BILL

Wed. Apr 17, 2013
WineAmerica is a member of the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform April 17, 2013 The Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR) applauds the successful attainment of a new landmark bipartisan employer and worker agreement on reform legislation intended to ensure [...]

Agriculture Workforce Coalition Statement on Immigration Agreement

Mon. Apr 15, 2013
WineAmerica is a member of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2013)—“The Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) today welcomed an agreement on immigration reform reached by the AWC, the United Farm Workers (UFW) and key Senators engaged in the [...]

Wine and Grape Coalition Works on Capitol Hill

Wed. Mar 27, 2013
By Mark Chander Last week several of our wine industry peer organizations came to Washington, DC for a policy conference hosted by Winegrape Growers of America (WGA) and the National Wine and Grape Initiative (NGWI). Other industry partners such as [...]

WineAmerica Opposes Excise Tax Increases in Minnesota

Thu. Feb 28, 2013
February 28, 2013 To the Members of the House Taxes Committee: WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, on behalf of our members in Minnesota and across the nation, urge you to oppose H.F. 885 and any similar proposals. Imposing [...]

What's Happening in Washington

Tue. Jan 29, 2013
By Cary Greene It’s been a hectic month in the nation’s Capitol, and most of the action has been good for America’s wineries. The “fiscal cliff” bill included a provision that provides reasonable protection for families looking to pass their [...]

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