The Wine Industry’s Voice In Washington DC
Who We Are
WineAmerica is the only national wine industry association in the USA. We are a 500-member strong organization that encourages the growth and development of American wineries and winegrowing through the advancement and advocacy of sound public policy.
Meet our Staff, Board and Committees
What We Do
WineAmerica works tirelessly to improve legislation regulating winemaking, sales and distribution. We serve as your eyes and ears in the nation’s capital, monitoring the issues that impact your business.
Our Top Issues:
Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act
Tariffs & NAFTA (USMCA)
Excise Tax Reduction
Agricultural Labor
Appropriations & Government Funding
Music Licensing
Our Conferences
Wine America holds two conferences a year.
The Spring Policy Conference is held in Washington DC where members work on issues and meet with Congress.
The Fall Retreat is held in a different wine region every year, and is a chance to focus on the future of the organization.
Our Research
In 2022, WineAmerica commissioned a leading economics firm, John Dunham & Associates of New York City, to conduct a national economic impact study of the American wine industry, including a state-by-state breakdown.
The study reveals that the US wine industry has an economic impact of over $276 billion per year.
You can use the data in this special report on the wine industry’s economic impact in 2022 for your business needs.
Membership
Your membership ensures that America’s 50 states of wine continue to be represented fairly in Washington, D.C.
WineAmerica offers three types of membership. Which one is right for you?
WineAmerica's Latest News
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House Introduces Alcohol Excise Tax Reform Bill
June 26, 2015 Washington, D.C. – Representatives Erik Paulsen (R-MN) and Ron Kind (D-WI) have introduced H.R. 2903, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. This bill mirrors Senator Ron Wyden’s (D-OR) bill introduced in the Senate earlier this month. H.R. 2903 has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for consideration. … Read more
Wine Testifies for the Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing on COOL June 25th, 2015 Washington D.C. — Today the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the Country of Origin Labeling dispute. A list of U.S. commodities, including wine, faces over three billion dollars in tariffs from Canada and Mexico. WineAmerica Board Member and New York Wine and Grape Foundation … Read more
WineAmerica Member to Testify Before Congress
U.S. Wine Industry on Country of Origin Labeling June 24, 2015 Washington, D.C. – Thursday, June 25th, the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on the Country of Origin Labeling dispute. A list of U.S. commodities, including wine, faces over three billion dollars in tariffs from Canada and Mexico. WineAmerica Board Member and New … Read more
