The wine industry will boost the American economy by $276.07 in 2022, according to a new study unveiled this week in Congress. The study was sponsored by WineAmerica and conducted by John Dunham & Associates, which also did a 2017 study for WineAmerica. The study contains detailed data on the national impact and that of all 50 … Read more
How did half a year fly by already? And how it is possible that in a similarly short period we’ll be at the end of 2022 with the elections over (thank goodness) and most likely a new power dynamic in DC for the next two years? As usual, Congress is in recess, but some things … Read more
Registration for 2022 Eastern Winery Exposition is now open. As a Supporting Sponsor of EWE, WineAmerica’s members receive a 10% registration discount.
June 11th, 2020–Some state winery trade association leaders have inquired about the feasibility of holding professional wine competitions while there are still certain restrictions due to the Covid crisis. I (Jim Trezise) have judged in about 300 competitions over the years, and created and oversaw the New York Wine & Food Classic competition for 30 … Read more
WineAmerica’s third survey of American wineries showed that many have weathered the coronavirus storm, but have lost money, and will take months to get back to pre-Covid levels. This survey focused primarily on the month of May following two previous ones covering earlier periods. Almost all states are now in some phase of reopening, so … Read more