Resting below Lake Michelle, Lewis Lakes Vineyards is owned by Bill and Michelle Lewis. The vineyards were planted to pay forward the determination and perseverance of Napa Valley winemakers. Inspired by the generous spirit of these winemakers, Bill and Michelle Lewis planted the first vines in 2007. Officially opened in September 2013, the winery is … Read more
52 Senators Co-sponsor Landmark Tax Reform Bill by Michael Kaiser, Vice President 10.19.17 The Senate support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017 (S.236) has reached a majority. This week Senator James Inhofe (R-OH) and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) became the 51st and 52nd Senators to sign on as a co-sponsor … Read more
WineAmerica has been closely monitoring the disastrous fire situation in Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties. The American Wine Industry is known for coming together in times of need and we wanted to make sure how you, the American Wine Industry, know how to help. The following are the three disaster relief funds that have been … Read more
Featured Winery of the Week: Hopewell Valley Vineyards Resting outside Trenton, NJ, Hopewell Valley Vineyards is redefining the wine industry by turning to its old world roots. Sergio and Violetta Neri, the founders of the winery, use their cultural backgrounds to transform the American wine industry. Both Sergio and Violetta grew up surrounded by vineyards. … Read more
Last Wednesday, WineAmerica and the Wine Institute, along with the UC Davis and Washington State Universities’ Agronomy Departments and the Soil Science Society of America hosted a Wines, Vines, and Soils event on Capitol Hill. This widely attended event highlighted the importance of research toward management and preservation of soil. Wine from California, Washington, and … Read more
