February 26, 2025 (Fredericksburg, TX) — Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is proud to announce its role as a founding member of The Global Artisan Vintners Alliance (AVA), a newly established organization dedicated to fostering a beneficial and sustainable alliance among distinguished wine regions across the world. This collaboration brings together wine regions that share a commitment to quality, sustainability, and industry advancement.
The founding regions of The Global AVA include Texas Hill Country Wineries, Texas; Livermore Valley Wine Community, California; Chilecito, Argentina; Dalmatia, Croatia; Chinon, France; Alentejo, Portugal; Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil; Badacsony, Hungary; and Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
“As an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Texas wine industry, we are thrilled to be part of The Global Artisan Vintners Alliance,” said January Wiese, Executive Director of Texas Hill Country Wineries. “The Texas Hill Country is home to over 60 unique and independent wineries, and we are eager to share our winemaking expertise while learning from fellow regions. This alliance will create meaningful opportunities for collaboration, education, and economic growth—not just for our wineries, but for the entire Texas wine community.”
The Global AVA will promote collaboration and exchange of information between winemakers, wine associations, government representatives, tourism and economic development organizations, and business associations. Member regions will participate in discussions on winemaking techniques, sustainability practices, student and professional exchanges, and economic development strategies. In addition, the alliance will focus on agri-tourism initiatives and marketing efforts to elevate the visibility of each region on the global stage.
“This alliance represents an exciting new chapter for the Texas wine industry,” added Wiese. “We look forward to working alongside our global partners to drive innovation, support the next generation of winemakers, and bring Texas wines to an even wider audience.”
For more information about The Global AVA and the participating wine regions, find them on Facebook at The-Global-AVA and Instagram at TheGlobalAVA.
ABOUT TEXAS HILL COUNTRY WINERIES
Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is a nonprofit community organization that preserves and promotes Texas Wines. The THCW contributes to the quality of life in and around the Texas Hill Country through its nationally recognized wine trails and events. Representing over 60 unique and independent wineries, THCW is committed to promoting industry advancement and
consumer awareness through event and agricultural programs. For more information, please visit https://texashillcountrywineries.org.
ABOUT LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE COMMUNITY
The Livermore Valley Wine Community is a 501(c)6 organization that supports the wineries, growers and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area through educational and marketing programs. For more information, please visit www.LVwine.org.
ABOUT ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPERVISOR DAVID HAUBERT
David’s public service began in 2002, when he was elected to the Dublin Unified School District Board of Trustees, where he served for 10 years until he was elected to the Dublin City Council in 2012. In 2014, David was elected Mayor of Dublin and proudly served his constituents. Since his election for Alameda County Supervisor District 1 in November 2020, his accomplishments uphold his promises to support the unhoused, address traffic gridlock, provide resources to our community’s foster youth and those facing mental health challenges, balance the county budget, and more. His service on several County boards and commissions strengthens his partnership with nonprofits, business, and other government agencies.
