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Trade association of wineries with membership based in the eastern U.S. Mission includes fostering general communications within the developing wine industry, providing a unified voice for government relations issues and providing group rate, an...
www.americanwineries.org
Find info about Texas wineries and wines, the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail region and much more at this site by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
www.gotexanwine.org
Association representing Lodi area growers and wineries.
www.lodiwine.com
Association of wineries with membership based in Maryland that offers membership, product and winery information.
www.marylandwine.com
Non-profit organization of grapegrowers and winemakers allied to develop and promote Mendocino County's winegrowing industry.
www.mendowine.com
Located in California, is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the knowledge and understanding of wine. Society has a monthly newsletter, provide monthly meetings with wine makers, special wine trips, chili cook-offs and many ot...
www.ocws.org
Association to promote the Paso Robles region of California.
www.pasowine.com
Association is a nonprofit organization currently representing 50 Pennsylvania wineries. The purpose of the Association is twofold-- to promote Pennsylvania wine while supporting legislation that simplifies selling that wine to consumers. Resear...
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Representing various high profile wine families whose objective is to promote and defend the moral values of the family businesses, to exchange viticultural/oenological information, and lastly, to promote the moderate consumption of wine.
www.pfv.org
Purpose of organization is to foster cooperation among wine makers and grape growers of the Russian River Valley viticultural area of Sonoma County.
www.rrvw.org
Founded in 1983 to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a premium wine producing and winegrape growing region. The Vintners' Association produces festivals, seminars and tastings, and provides information to consumers and the media.
www.sbcountywines.com
Group representing wineries throughout California's Napa Valley.
www.silveradotrail.com
Non-profit regional organization dedicated to advancing the products of Temecula wineries.
www.temeculawines.org
Group provides guidance in viticultural research and education, and maintaining leadership in local, state and national wine grape issues.
www.wawgg.org
Public policy advocacy association of California wineries. Supports legislative and regulatory advocacy, international market development, media relations, scientific research and education programs.
www.wineinstitute.org
Offers three levels of vocational qualifications: Certificate, Higher Certificate and Diploma with a wide choice of study options, both in the UK and abroad. In addition, trust runs an program of consumer events in London.
www.wset.co.uk
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Guide to Wine Industry Organizations
Increase your business through wine industry organizationsAffiliation with winery organizations provides lobbying and networking opportunities that can be immensely helpful to your own business interests, while you support the industry. Membership in wine organizations often means access to information and contacts that can be important to your own company. Regional wine industry organizations offer even more chances to network with local business and industry leaders in your community. Use your membership in wine industry trade associations in a number of different ways.
1. Expand your network through wine industry trade organizations
2. Support the industry by participating in a wine growers association
3. Stand out as a leader in wine industry organizations
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Develop business contacts in an international wine association
Winery organizations hold regular meetings, seminars and conventions for members and interested parties. At these professional associations wine events, as well as though various committees in which you could participate, you will have numerous occasions to socialize and network with other business people who support and work with the wine industry. The business leaders you meet could offer a number of new business opportunities for you and your company.
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The Wine Institute is a wine growers association with more than 1,000 members in the California wine growers community. Free the Grapes is a wine organization of consumers and business leaders who promote trade between the states.
Show your interest by joining winery organizations
Especially if you hope to do business with wine companies in any capacity, you will want to express your support as well as meet national and local leaders in the industry. You often can do this best by participating in wine industry organizations with both your presence and your financial support.
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Join the Specialty Wine Retailers Association to work with members from every facet of the wine industry in networking and lobbying events. The National Association of Beverage Importers is a broader organization the works with wine businesses and other beer and spirits businesses as well.
Set yourself up as an industry expert in wine organizations
To stand out as an expert and further your own business interests, you need to be recognized by your peers. Many wine industry trade associations present opportunities to impress your peers through speaking engagements, training seminars and writing opportunities. Start in a committee and volunteer to speak or write for the group until you develop a reputation that other members of the group recognize.
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Women for WineSense is a grass-roots organization with many local chapters that are always looking for speakers and industry experts to address the groups’ many events. RAP is a specialty wine industry association that promotes rose wines and their reputation.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Join a committee in your wine industry group to develop closer relationships with others who could provide helpful to your wine business.
