Winemaker


Tom Payette - Our Winemaker
	The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association selected Tom Payette, winemaking consultant, as its 2011 distinguished American wine industry recipient of the ASWA Perpetual Wine Grape Productivity Tray! Since 1984, the Wine Grape Productivity Tray has been presented on an annual basis to an individual or organization that has made a major contribution to the sustainable growth and economic viability of the American wine industry. Previous recipients of this prestigious honor have included United States Senator John W. Warner, Bruce Zoecklein, Women for WineSense, California and local television personality, Willard Scott. Mr. Payette was presented the award at a reception on July 22nd held at the Regency at Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, Virginia.

Tom Payette is a winemaking consultant based in Rapidan, Virginia. With over 25 years of winemaking experience he assists clients with winery design and set-up, still and sparkling winemaking, and general winery issues. In addition to serving clients throughout the United States, Spain, Canada and the Caribbean, Tom is a noted author, international speaker and wine judge. Mr. Payette can be contacted at 540-672-0387.


ASWA Wine Grape Productivity Tray Tom Payette and Family	Tom Payette - Wine Creator at Athena Vineyards and Winery

winery@athenavineyards.com
804-580-4944
Athena Vineyards and Winery
3138 Jesse Dupont Memorial Hwy
Heathsville, VA 22473
(near Wicomico Church)
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