Thanks for joining us at the

HEARTLAND WINE CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 23 & 24TH, 2024

Wyldewood Cellars
951 E 119th St S
Peck, KS 67120

Presentation slides are available by clicking here.

 

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The KGGWA was formed in 1987 as a coalition of Kansas grape growers and winemakers to improve the industry practices and products in Kansas

The KGGWA is a not for profit organization whose purpose is:

  • To further the growth and economic development of grape growing and winemaking in the state of Kansas

  • To search for the wine grape varieties best adapted to Kansas

  • To develop research projects on improving wine making methods

  • To improve the quality of grapes grown in Kansas

  • To furnish current information to growers and vintners

  • To participate in studies, programs, research and data dissemination on grapes and wine

  • To represent the interest of Kansas growers and vintners in legislative issues

  • To develop education programs that will assist in the promotion, production, and quality of Kansas grapes and wine

KGGWA Board Of Directors

President: Jeff Sollo - jeff@gracehillwinery.com

Vice President: John Brewer - elderwines@aol.com

Legislative Chair: Dennis Reynolds - dreynolds@somersetridge.com

At Large Board Members:

  • Dewey McLaughlin - Wyldewood Cellars

  • Bart Hettenbach - Liquid Art Winery

Advisory Members:

  • Scott Kohl -skohl@highlandcc.edu

  • Candice Fitch-Deitz - cfitchdeitz@highlandcc.edu