The following letter was sent to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, July 12, 2012 WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, on behalf of our member wineries in Virginia and across the nation, echo the concerns of the Fauquier Wine Council, the Virginia Wineries Association, and the Virginia Wine Council in opposing … Read more

Add, delete or change awards and medals Read more at: http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=102556&htitle=Wine%20Label%20Approvals%20StreamlinedCopyright © Wines & Vines Add, delete or change awards and medals Read more at: http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=102556&htitle=Wine%20Label%20Approvals%20StreamlinedCopyright © Wines & Vines As part of their continual effort to streamline the label approval process, the TTB has released a new Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) Form that … Read more

This past Tuesday WineAmerica co-sponsored the third annual “Taste of Michigan” reception. The reception, hosted by the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, is an annual showcase for Michigan wine, beer, spirits and food. The reception was attended by Members of Congress, Congressional staff and various industry representatives.

The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, of which WineAmerica is a member. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 21, 2012 Contact: Ray Gilmer, United Fresh Produce Assoc. 202-303-3425 Lisa Lochridge, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Assoc. 321-214-5206 Senate Supports Specialty Crops With Passage of Farm Bill Bill Preserves Funding for … Read more

With a vote of 64 Y – 35 N, the US Senate today passed its version of the 2012 Farm Bill (S. 3240). Included in this bill are important programs and funding for specialty crops, such as Specialty Crop Block Grants, National Clean Plant Network, Specialty Crop Research Initiative, Value Added Producer Grants and Market … Read more