Tariffs, Labor, and Freezes As if the wine industry isn’t already facing enough challenges, several more big ones are now official in the form of potential tariffs, immigration enforcement, and the freezing of funds and functions in DC. While all may be subject to legal challenge and delay, even the uncertainty can wreak havoc on … Read more

SACRAMENTO, CA, January 29, 2025 —The ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry was presented today to Emily Hodson, the winemaker at Veritas Vineyards and Winery, a co-owner of Flying Fox Vineyards and Winery, and an active leader in the Virginia wine industry. The prestigious … Read more

Oregon is an incredible success story when it comes to wine. Still young in terms of “wine years”, the state has been a leader in sustainability, varietal branding, industry leadership, and many other ways. WineAmerica has benefited from Oregonians who have taken leadership positions, starting with Bill Nelson who served as Vice President, then President, … Read more

A Tale of Three Presidents Monday marked the inauguration, and in an unusual twist it was the tale of three presidents. Joe Biden ceded the office to Donald Trump, and the legacy of Jimmy Carter was also present. The 39th president passed away on December 29 at 100 years of age, and the flag over … Read more

“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for ‘danger,’ the other for ‘opportunity.’” – John F. Kennedy  In the early 1980s, the New York grape and wine industry was in an economic crisis due to a perfect storm of subsidized imports, corporate changes, changing consumer tastes and … Read more