The Tennessee Quality Assurance Program (QAP) is a voluntary initiative administered by the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance that helps Tennessee wineries offset the cost of laboratory analysis and competition entries. Wines that meet established quality benchmarks earn an official designation that wineries can display on bottles and use in marketing materials.

The program is open to wineries operating in West, Middle and East Tennessee. Eligible wines must be blended, cellared, produced, vinted, made or prepared in accordance with TTB regulations and bottled or packed by a Tennessee winery. Wines that are only bottled in Tennessee, or bottled outside the state, are not eligible for participation.

Participating wineries may receive up to $195 per wine (SKU) for eligible competition fees and chemistry analysis, with reimbursement available for up to 15 SKUs per winery per year and a maximum annual reimbursement of $3,000 per winery. Membership in the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance is encouraged but not required to apply for reimbursement through the program.

Both commercial lab and self-certified lab tests are accepted.

To qualify for the official QAP label, wines must earn a score of 85 points or higher from approved rating panels or receive a medal in an approved wine competition.

This is a first come, first served program and funding is limited and cannot be guaranteed.