TWGGA 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

IntertWINEd, the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association’s 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show, celebrates the interconnectedness that drives the Texas wine industry forward. From grape grower to winemaker, winery to distributor, consumer to advocate, and beyond, the industry thrives through collaboration and connection from vine to glass. Join industry professionals and enthusiasts from across the Southwest to learn, grow, and advance Texas wine March 3–4 in San Marcos, Texas.

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10:00am CST

Partners in Quality: Navigating Challenges in the Grower-Winemaker Dynamic

Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST

Spring Lake AB

The relationship between grape growers and winemakers is essential to producing high-quality wines, but it’s not without its challenges. In this engaging panel discussion, experienced growers and winemakers will share insights into fostering effective communication, setting shared expectations, and overcoming common obstacles in their partnerships. From aligning on harvest decisions to addressing market demands and climate-related pressures, learn strategies to strengthen collaboration and ensure mutual success in the vineyard and the winery

Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666

General Session

12:30pm CST

General Membership Meeting, Legislative Update, TABC Update, and Keynote

Monday March 3, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST

Spring Lake AB

Stay informed with the latest updates from the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (TWGGA), the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and WineAmerica. This session will feature an update on the state of the industry and TWGGA's role, recent legislative developments, TABC’s latest initiatives and compliance issues affecting the wine industry, as well as key updates from Washington, DC, about policies impacting the industry.

Speakers

Julie Herbort

Julie Herbort is TWGGA 2025 President and COO of Heath Family Brands.

Michael Kaiser

Michael is the main voice of WineAmerica on Capitol Hill, taking WineAmerica’s message to Members of Congress and their staff. Michael is also the main point of contact between the organization and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and handles general regulatory... Read More →

Kyle Frazier

Kyle Frazier is the owner of Kyle Frazier Consulting, Inc. where he has represented the legislative interests of his business clients since 1998. His clients' interests include water desalination, water rights, healthcare, alcohol regulation and taxes.Frazier has been involved in... Read More →

Thomas Graham

Thomas Graham has led TABC as executive director since July 2022. Immediately before becoming executive director, he served at the agency for 17 in various capacities—as an auditor, director of excise tax and marketing practices, and as interim director of licensing. During his... Read More →

Monday March 3, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666

General Session