@bitnervineyards      @bitnervineyards Established in 1981, Ron and Mary Bitner opened Bitner Vineyards in Snake River Valley, ID. While Mary tends to handle the business side, Ron uses his knowledge in entomology to tend to the grapes in their vineyards. Since the beginning, they have sought to be “sustainably grown, patiently crafted, and innovatively driven.” They … Read more

Excise Tax Reform: A Stimulus for Growth For the past three years, WineAmerica has worked with a broad coalition of other beverage commodity trade associations to secure passage of a two year version of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA), which occurred in late 2017. WineAmerica’s government affairs team partnered closely with … Read more

  @BBranchWinery   @bendingbranchwinery While the property was originally built in the 1840s, Bending Branch Winery was founded by Dr. Robert W. Young, M.D., and his family in 2009. Upon the opening of the winery, Dr. Young became a member of the Renaud Society, an international society of medical professionals using wine to improve the health of individuals. At … Read more

@rabbitvineyards Winemaking was first a hobby for Roy Albin, then a business. Thirty-five years ago, he started making fruit wines and honey wines for fun. In 2007, he and his wife, Linda, turned their joint passion into a business; they planted the first vines at their own winery, Royal Rabbit Vineyards in Parkton, MD.  At … Read more

SACRAMENTO, CA, January 24, 2018 — The second–annual Rich Smith Distinguished Service Award for major contributions to the American grape and wine industry, and to research, was given to Edgar B. “Pete” Downs, President of the Family Winemakers of California. The award was given in a surprise presentation by the Smith Family at the Board … Read more