The Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance has expanded its Quality
Assurance Program, offering wineries up to $3,000 annually in reimbursement for wine
competition entries and lab testing. This initiative aims to
support Tennessee wineries in
enhancing wine quality and gaining national recognition.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance
(TFWA) is thrilled to announce exciting new opportunities for
wineries to enhance the quality and reputation of their wines
through the expanded Tennessee Wine Quality Assurance Program. This
initiative offers greater support to Tennessee wineries as they strive for
excellence in both production and recognition at prestigious
competitions.
"This program helps Tennessee wineries gain valuable feedback and
establish their presence on the national stage, enabling them to
focus on producing high-quality wines while easing financial strain
to do so." – Jonathan Ball, Project
Consultant, Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance
Key Program Enhancements:
- Wineries can now submit up to 15 SKUs annually for
reimbursement related to participation in approved wine
competitions or evaluations by the Beverage Testing Institute
(BTI).
- The program offers a maximum reimbursement of $195 per SKU, with a yearly cap of $3,000 per winery.
Eligible Wine Competitions Include:
- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- San Francisco International Wine Competition
- New York International Wine Competition
- Texas International Wine Competition
- Great American International Wine Competition
- American Wine Society Wine Competition
- The Rosé Wine Competition
- East Meets West Wine Competition
- Finger Lakes Wine Competition
- Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) – Wines receiving a score of
85 or higher qualify for the QAP label.
Additionally, wineries can receive reimbursement for both
commercial laboratory testing and in-house self-certified
laboratory analysis. Testing must provide key results such as malic
acid content, pH, free and total SO2, TA, VA, alcohol percentage,
and residual sugar levels.
Program Benefits: This program is designed to help Tennessee wineries gain valuable feedback and
establish their presence on the national stage by participating in
recognized competitions. The opportunity for reimbursement allows
wineries to focus on producing high-quality wines while minimizing
financial burden.
Wineries are encouraged to submit their wines, receive
evaluations, and elevate their brand's standing in the wine
industry. To participate, wineries must submit proof of competition
medals or BTI results, along with chemical analysis testing, to
Jonathan Ball via email at
ProjectConsultant@tennesseewines.com.
A submission template is available upon request.
About the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance (TFWA):
The TFWA is dedicated to promoting the growth and success of
Tennessee's wineries and
vineyards. By fostering innovation, marketing efforts, education,
and supporting quality improvement, the TFWA ensures that
Tennessee wines are represented
and known across the state.
For more information, please contact:
Jonathan Ball
Project Consultant
Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance
Email: ProjectConsultant@tennesseewines.com
Media Contact
Jonathan Ball, Tennessee Farm
Winegrowers Alliance, Inc., 1 8656548628,
projectconsultant@tennesseewines.com, www.tennesseewines.com
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