WineAmerica

08/10/2026

W**eAmerica Executive Director, Michael Kaiser, interviewed on Dave McIntyre's W**eLine. Listen to Dave and Michael's discussion on w**e, politics and Prohibition at the link below..

Michael Kaiser of W**eAmerica on w**e, politics and Prohibition

07/28/2026

Today, W**eAmerica marks an important leadership milestone.

After more than two decades of dedicated service to the American w**e industry, Jim Trezise is stepping down as President of W**eAmerica. Jim's leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment helped shape W**eAmerica into the national voice for American w**eries, and we are deeply grateful for his lasting contributions.

As we look ahead, Executive Director Michael Kaiser—a 20-year veteran of W**eAmerica—will continue leading the organization's strategic priorities, government affairs, membership growth, and day-to-day operations. Under his leadership, W**eAmerica remains committed to advancing policies that strengthen American w**eries and ensure a vibrant future for our industry.

Please join us in thanking Jim for his extraordinary service and congratulating Michael as W**eAmerica enters its next chapter.

Read the full announcement: https://w**eindustryadvisor.com/2026/07/28/w**eamerica-enters-its-next-chapter/

07/15/2026

The Invisible Power of Associations by Jim Trezise, President, W**eAmerica

Read the article at https://w**eindustryadvisor.com/2026/06/18/the-invisible-power-of-associations/

07/04/2026

Thomas Jefferson, author of The Declaration of Independence, fell in love with w**e while Ambassador to France, cultivated it in Virginia, and served it in the White House. Among his many famous quotes about w**e are two that resonate on this day: "We could in the United States make as great a variety of w**es as are made in Europe, not exactly of the same kinds, but doubtless as good"; and, "By making this w**e vine known to the public, I have rendered my country as great a service as if I had enabled it to pay back the national debt."

Imagine how thrilled Thomas Jefferson would be to know that now all 50 states produce w**e. Great w**e. Here's to the All-American Art Form.

Cheers! from W**eAmerica, the National Association of American W**eries ™️

07/03/2026

"W**e and friends are a great blend." – Ernest Hemingway

06/23/2026

Maryland has been a historic and significant state in the development of American w**e. The first w**e was made there in 1648, and in 1662 Governor Charles Calvert planted 200 acres of vinifera grapes. The first book on viticulture and w**emaking was published in 1823, and just over a century later, in 1933, Philip Wagner penned the seminal volume, ultimately titled Grapes Into W**e, which sparked a revolution in eastern w**egrowing. A dozen years later he created Boordy Vineyards and sold it to the Deford family in 1980.

https://w**eamerica.org/news/maryland-w**e-country/

06/19/2026

As America’s national w**ery association we serve our membership in two ways.

W**eAmerica works to improve laws affecting w**eries at the local, state and national level. W**emakers work hard on their vineyard while we work hard in Washington D.C. and in capitols across the county. Don’t leave laws affecting your w**ery in the hands of others, get involved today!

W**eAmerica offers W**eAmerica Benefits, a saving benefit program, offering discounts on commonly used services. We find that the savings w**eries receive through our benefits program often exceeds the price of membership.

We are constantly updating our list of supplier members, so check back frequently to see how you can continue to benefit from being a member of W**eAmerica.

www.w**eamerica.org/membership

06/17/2026

Maine W**e Country
Known for lobster, a rugged coastline, and massive forests, Maine is also a w**e producer, thanks to the cold-hardy Minnesota varieties like LaCrescent, Frontenac, and Marquette
Cellardoor W**ery uses its five acres to grow Marquestte and Frontenac Gris, and in 2018 produced its first ice w**e. The property is on a hillside with a magnificent vista, with event facilities on the grounds and tasting rooms both on-site and in Portland. Its advice: “Live your life, Be who you are, Drink good w**e along the way.”
WillowsAwake W**ery is a recent addition to the scene, having opened in 2017 and including a No. 10 Eatery as one of the attractions among the pines, vineyard, and sloping hills.

Great Grapes: Brianna
Developed by Elmer Swenson in 1983, this greenish grape turns to gold when fully ripened, is cold hardy to -28, and ripens in late August or early September. Brianna produces a medium-dry table w**e, sometimes a dessert w**e, and is also recommended as a table grape.

06/15/2026

This year, 2026, Congress may set a new, all-time record for ineffectiveness, even surpassing last year when they met on only 79 days all year.

A dysfunctional House, and a Senate which often disagrees with policies the House might pass, have led to legislative gridlock. On top of that, as an election year, besides taking off all of August as usual, the legislators will be gone in October to campaign to keep their jobs.Then they’ll return for a short, year-end lame duck session to pass a temporary emergency budget bill because they failed to take it up in September!

None of this would be tolerated in the private sector, and we the voters shouldn’t allow it in government either. After all, supposedly it’s government of, by, and for the people!

06/05/2026

A w**ery making 9,000 gallons saves $9,000 in excise taxes, and W**eAmerica investment is just $500 to keep us working for you. The other $8,500 is all yours!

That windfall is due to the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act advocated by W**eAmerica. Based on your size, to find out your annual savings, see Super Savings, Simple Math at www.w**eamerica.org.

Join our family today!