The Lull Before the Storm August in DC is always predictable: hot, and slow. The heat and humidity are predictably oppressive, and members of Congress are home for a very long recess until the beginning of September. Then the (legislative) heat is on to avoid a government shutdown by September 30. Meanwhile, the National Guard … Read more
Source: WineAmerica 2025 National Economic Impact Study of the Wine Industry, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, including detailed data nationally and for all 50 states, plus Methodology, all available at WineAmerica 2025 Economic Study. Connecticut Wine Country Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River Valley provide a milder climate than expected given the … Read more
WineAmerica Files Positions on Possible Labeling Changes While Congress is in its long August recess, there’s still work to be done in DC on the regulatory front. Executive Vice President and Director of Regulatory Affairs Michael Kaiser submitted two long, detailed documents to the federal Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) about the possible addition of … Read more
This is part of a WineAmerica-sponsored study conducted by John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic research firm specializing in public policy issues. The study includes detailed national data as well as that for all 50 states plus a Methodology and Frequently Asked Questions section, all available at (WineAmerica2025EconomicStudy) The Colorado Story When a former … Read more
Tariffs and Tourism: The Double Whammy This week I asked a nearby winery owner how tourism traffic has been this year. Good overall, he said, but still down. How many Canadians have you seen? Two. True story. This is a mid-sized, high-quality Finger Lakes destination winery with a great locavore deli in a scenic location. … Read more