It’s hard to believe it’s over, but our annual visit to DC is now history, with about 30 WineAmerica members from around the country attending a total of about 70 meetings with Senators, Representatives, staff, TTB, and USDA—in just two days.
We covered a lot of ground and conveyed many messages to protect and enhance the business climate for the American wine industry. A more detailed report will follow next week, but meanwhile we thank all the participants!
Donnell Brown, National Grape Research Alliance
Chris Brundrett, William Chris Wine Company, TX
Marty Clubb, L’Ecole No. 41, WA
Eric Cotton and Anne Poorman, Silver Crest Cellars, OH
Marie-Chantal Dalese, Chateau Chantal, MI
Anita Davis, Breitenbach Wine Cellars, OH
Debra Dommen, Treasury Wine Estates, CA
Lisa Ellis, Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance
Steve Gross, Wine Institute
Dana Huber, Huber’s Orchard, Winery, & Vineyards, IN
Joe Juniper, Vermillion Valley Vineyards, OH
Michelle Kaufmann, Stoller Family Wines, OR
Dave Kostelnik, Early Mountain Vineyards, VA
Erica Paolicelli, Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, NY
John Martini, Anthony Road Winery, NY
Mario Mazza, Mazza Vineyard, PA
Josh McDonald, Washington Wine Institute
Jana McKamey, Oregon Winegrowers Association
Scott Osborn, Fox Run Vineyards, NY
Devon Perry, Garden State Wine Growers Association
Ryan Pennington, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, WA
Mary Reimers, Washington Winegrowers
Domingo Rodriguez, Enological Supply Organization
Moya Shatz Dolsby, Idaho Wine Commission
Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery, OR
Dustin Tobin, Precept Wine, WA
Donnie Winchell, Ohio Wine Producers
Attendees of WineAmerica’s 2023 National Wine Policy Conference
