WINEAMERICA

"God made only water, but man made wine.” - Victor Hugo Become a member today! https://lnkd.in/gWBKx5bx

Grapes are the highest-value fruit crop in the U.S., and represent 36% of the value of non-citrus fruits. The American wine industry is focused intensively on sustainability—economic, environmental, and social—as responsible citizens and stewards of the Earth. For decades individual wineries, trade associations and educational institutions have developed programs to protect and enhance farmland, water, and other parts of the environment we need and cherish. https://lnkd.in/eWuTNBkq

The Kansas wine industry is a major magnet for tourists and tourism-driven expenses. Kansas’ “wine country” regions generates 22800 tourist visits and $7.73 million in annual tourism expenditures, benefiting local economies and tax bases. Become a member today! https://lnkd.in/gWBKx5bx

Like many states, Kansas was a significant wine producer in the 19th Century along with neighboring Missouri, populated by German immigrants who brought the wine tradition with them. Read more about this state's profile here: https://lnkd.in/eyjazr3a

WineAmerica first brought you the Small Producer Tax Credit in 1991. The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) followed, passed in 2017 and effective on January 1, 2018. Wineries now save up to $1 per gallon of wine sold, thanks to WineAmerica’s efforts. We want to know…how much are you saving every year? Let’s break it down! Without CBMTRA: TTB’s base excise tax rate is $1.07 per gallon on wine up to 16% ABV. Thanks to CBMTRA: 7 cents on first 30,000 gallons 17 cents on 30,001-130,000 gallons 53.5 cents on 130,001 to 750,000 gallons Base rate ($1.07 per gallon) applied to all wines above 750,000 gallons Become a member today! https://lnkd.in/gWBKx5bx

Sweeping Legal Changes Late June is always when the Supreme Court issues its final, and usually most controversial, decisions, and this year was no exception. Read more about our Policy Perspectives here: https://lnkd.in/eEWvRViG

"Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul, gives being to our hopes, bids the onward flight, drives dull care away, and teaches new means for the accomplishment of our wishes." – Horace Become a member today! https://lnkd.in/gWBKx5bx

“Good wine transports as it refreshes, It’s an invitation to visit other cultures and worlds, to learn about history and geology, agriculture and environmentalism. Aged wine offers a journey through time. It can be a gateway to philosophy and to contemplation.” -Eric Asimov This quote reflects the unique nature of wine as a beverage which brings people together and makes life better. There are dozens more quotes in The Magic of Wine section of WineAmerica’s website, along with information about wine’s agricultural roots, economic impact, fun facts, and much more. https://lnkd.in/eWuTNBkq

Did you know as a member of WineAmerica there are different benefits and tips available to you? Feel free to contact Tara Good, Vice President of WineAmerica, with any questions: [email protected] and 202-223-5175. Visit our website for more information! https://wineamerica.org/

Discover the Benefits of Joining WineAmerica As a WineAmerica member, you can expect a wealth of benefits, including: -Access to expert guidance -Weekly email updates -Quarterly newsletters -Education materials -Invitations to exclusive events, such as the wine and grape policy conference, congressional wine tasting, and fall membership meeting -Savings on products and services used by your business WineAmerica works tirelessly to improve legislation regulating winemaking, sales and distribution. We serve as your eyes and ears in the nation’s capital, monitoring the issues that impact your business. Become a member today: https://lnkd.in/e6nmQi83