The TTB has issued a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change how American Viticultural Areas (AVA) can be used on a wine label. The TTB is proposing that wineries in adjacent states be allowed to use the single-state AVA from the bordering state. To use the “Finger Lakes” as an example, a … Read more
Log-in as a member to learn more about these important issues Problems logging-in? Email tgood@wineamerica.org Last week featured three important proposals that would impact the American wine industry in a substantial way. The Senate Finance Committee passed three tax proposals related to federal alcohol excise taxes. A cider bill would increase the alcohol and carbonation … Read more
Wine has been with us since the earliest days of our nation. The pilgrims were even purported to have landed at Plymouth Rock because they had run out of alcohol. Whether you believe these tales or not, wine and alcohol have played a critical role in the development of the Americas and this President’s … Read more
Log-in as a member in the upper-left hand corner to view content. You can also see a PDF copy in the Members Only section. Not a member? Join today! The beginning of 2015 featured two major political events including the State of the Union and the announcement of the President’s FY 2016 budget blueprint. Massachusetts, … Read more
WineAmerica is a Supporting Sponsor of the Eastern Winery Exposition. WineAmerica members will receive a 10% discount on registrations. Log in to the WineAmerica website to get the discount code. The fourth annual Eastern Winery Exposition (EWE), taking place March 17-19 at The Oncenter in Syracuse, New York, is on the verge of selling out … Read more