NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2023) – The Tennessee Wine and Grape Board has launched the Tennessee Wine Quality Assurance Program (QAP), allowing Tennessee wineries the opportunity to have their wines assessed through laboratory analysis and independent judging to demonstrate quality. Any wine that is blended, cellared, produced, vinted, made or prepared in accordance with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations and bottled or packed by a Tennessee winery is eligible for this program. “Quality is the hallmark of a wine region’s reputation,” said Rick Riddle, chairman of the T ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 17, 2023) – Recently, four Tennessee wineries received awards for their wines at the 13th annual New York International Wine Competition and the 2023 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition.   More than 1,400 wine submissions were submitted from over 23 countries for both competitions. Below is a list of the wines awarded for Arrington Vineyards in Arrington, Tenn.; Beachaven Vineyards & Winery in Clarksville, Tenn.; Farmstead Cellar in Columbia, Tenn.; White Squirrel Winery in Kenton, Tenn.; and Long Hollow Gardens in Gallatin, Tenn   13t ..read more

National Wine Day Pairs with Tennessee Wines! May is Wine and Grape Month in Tennessee, and it settles perfectly around National Wine Day on May 25. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to put together a quick pairing guide to some wines you’ll see often in Tennessee. Grab a bottle, make a grazing board, and let’s get to it! Chambourcin Chambourcin wines are a great choice for a classic, medium-bodied red-wine lover. They tend to have a spicy, deep flavor. You’ll find tons of fantastic options on our wine trail, but we definitely recommend Beans Creek’s 2018 Tennessee Chambourcin. Pair it with red me ..read more

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, which means summer is set to officially begin in Tennessee! Tennessee is notoriously warm, but maybe you’re missing some classic baked yummies that it’s been too toasty to enjoy. Try out this cherry pie float for a great, cold twist on the classic cherry pie! We have to thank Savannah Bee Co. for inspiring this recipe. Their new mead release, Stranger Bings, has a delicious and refreshing flavor that tastes just like a classic cherry pie. Initially, you’ll taste notes of tart cherry, which will slowly shift into a warm, cozy vanilla. You’ll de ..read more

If you were wondering about the top-rated wines Tennessee has to offer, then you definitely aren’t alone. Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance (TFWA) recently convened a group of winemakers at DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards to test the best wines of the state of Tennessee for their annual competition. “Bringing Tennessee’s Winemakers together as judges was as enjoyable as it was challenging,” said event organizer Jonathan Ball. “The broad variety and overall distinct quality of the wines presented was impressive considering the late frosts and difficult growing seasons over the past three yea ..read more

Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance (TFWA) today announced receiving $249,500 from the USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant in working capital funds. The funding will be utilized over the next three years to assist the association with marketing and increasing tourism for the member wineries in the State of Tennessee. This is the first time the state trade association has sought and received such assistance that will allow them to better serve the growing industry by engaging in one of their principal purposes; to promote and market the common interest of the Tennessee commercial wine industry.&n ..read more

2020 Growing and Marketing Wine Grapes in Tennessee Workshops Evaluation Summary by. Jared Bruhin, Marketing Specialist Center for Profitable Agriculture Five Growing and Marketing Wine Grapes in Tennessee workshops were held across Tennessee during January and February 2020. The workshops were located in Jackson, Franklin, Crossville, Chattanooga and White Pine, Tennessee. The topics and presenters for the workshops included: An Overview of the TN Grape and Wine Industry Adam Acampora (TFWA) Availability State and Federal Resources Kyle Hensley (TDA) Grape Growing 101 Dr. David Lockwood (UT ..read more

Tennessee Wine Trail Nashville, TN—Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance (TFWA), the official statewide organization that supports wineries and vineyards in Tennessee, has launched the first ever Tennessee Wine Trail. This free, passport-based wine trail, available to anyone 21 and over, is comprised of over 40 participating wineries, including those that produce mead and cider. Showcasing the best of Tennessee’s wine industry, this easy and mobile friendly passport is your ticket to the wonderful wines of Tennessee.  “We are thrilled to launch this trail. With the help of the Tennessee Win ..read more

Through the grapevines: how tennessee wines came to fruition Through the Grapevines is a series of stories about how Tennessee Wines came to fruition. Over the next few posts, we will talk about the history and background of Tennessee Wines. To read more stories like this one, check out our Stories page frequently! This is where it all began… Tennessee is the paradise of the south. With music ranging from soulful blues to old school country food like hot chicken and Memphis-style barbecue. The home to stars like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton. It’s easy to see why so many people flock to ..read more

Finish off the summer with frose There’s a bit more to that delicious Frosé than you may think! Have you  visited different wineries in across the state and LOVED their frosé, so you bought a bottle, popped it in the freezer and it just didn’t live up to the one you had at the winery? We can help you with that! The biggest mistake that most people make is that they think frosé is nothing but frozen wine. When wine is simply frozen, it can enhance the bitter flavors and lose that luscious sweetness. Because of this, the best frosé has some additional ingredients t ..read more