Florida is the third largest state in terms of wine’s economic impact—after CA and TX, and ahead of NY—not because of its wine industry, but rather its large population and wine consumption, which boosts the wholesale and retail sectors. For perspective, the wine industry’s impact in CA comes in at $88.1 B, TX at 20.3 … Read more
National Vineyard Survey Alas, the wheels of government turn very slowly, which in some ways is good but may also be frustrating. Specifically, the national vineyard survey that was “encouraged” in the 2022 Omnibus spending bill, thanks to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, can’t even get started until there’s money specifically earmarked for it. So … Read more
Delaware Profile Delaware is a tiny state in the middle of everywhere, bordering three other states as well as the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. The Delmarva Peninsula combines Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, and to the north is Pennsylvania. In fact, Harvest Ridge Winery straddles Maryland and Delaware right at the Mason-Dixon Line, with a … Read more
2023 Government Affairs Agenda The 2023 legislative year is now fully underway, and promises to be a busy one for WineAmerica. Our newly released 2023 Government Affairs book details nearly a dozen legislative and regulatory issues which will be tracked by Michael Kaiser, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Affairs. The legislative issues … Read more
Wine is produced and consumed in all 50 states, and every single one is wonderfully unique… Connecticut Profile Connecticut shares a border with New York State’s lower Hudson Valley, and there is a clear resemblance in terms of geography, history, and the neighboring wine industries. New York’s Farm Winery Act was passed in 1976, Connecticut’s … Read more