The Vinifera Wine Growers Association (VWGA) is one of the oldest wine organizations located on the East Coast. Established in 1973, it was an early supporter of planting world-class Vinifera wine grapes, the production of quality commercial wines, and the building of a wine industry along the Eastern seaboard. Today, the VWGA is a national and international wine trade association that works with state and national legislatures to resolve issues that challenge the U.S. wine industry. Its efforts include:

• Promoting general public wine education and appreciation;
• Promoting consumer public wine enjoyment and responsible moderate consumption as part of a healthy life style;
• Supporting state, national, and international wine educational forums and research;
• Supporting state and national production of quality wine and the marketability of American wines;
• Vigorously supporting both state and federal legislation that is favorable to the growth and economic viability of the U.S. wine industry;
• Strengthening cooperation with other wine organizations in addressing wine issues of common concern;
  
• Sponsoring an annual Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, an annual wine festival, and other public wine events.

Vinifera Wine Growers Association P. O. Box 10045, Alexandria, Virginia 22310 Phone: 703-922-7049 FAX: 703-922-0617 Email: thewinexchange@aol.com