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.
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
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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.