About Us
Purpose
Vision
As a registered 501(c)3 organization, our primary mission is Viticultural & Enology Education. GCWA supports education through scholarships and financial support of educational programs.
Mission
As a registered 501(c)3 organization, our primary mission is Viticultural and Enology Education. GCWA supports education through scholarships and financial support of educational programs. We also work to foster cooperation between member wineries and vineyards in an effort to increase the knowledge base of all our members. And finally, we work as an advocate to support the needs of our industry in the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Our Work
Our passion is the development of the Texas Wine industry specifically in the Gulf Coast region. We work to make our Mission, and the collective goals of our organization, a premier resource for our members, our affiliates, and the Gulf Coast region at large. At our core, we strive to create an environment in which all involved can grow and thrive.
By Laws
Please review the GCWA By-Laws here.
Directors:
- David Fleming, Fleming Farms Vineyards
- Dawn Aschenbeck, Cummins Creek Vineyards
- Paul Darst, Darst Ranch Vineyards
- David Eskins, E Ranch Wines
- Mike Gamble, Blue Mule Winery
- Art Delgado, Bonita Flats Farm & Vineyard
- Greg Cargle, Triple C Winery & Vineyards
- Larry Cress, Wild Stallion Vineyards
- Joe Klenke, LobLolly Cellars
Officers:
President: COL(R) Jim Brooks, Cat Spring Vineyards
Vice President: Virginia Rodriguez, Mil Veranos Vineyard
Secretary: Jim Brooks, Cat Spring Vineyards
Treasurer: James Kasparek, Starry Night Farms
Join us
GCWA is YOUR Association and our industry is thriving. There is no better time to join than now so JOIN US!