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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Agenda Announced: 2016 National Wine and Grape Policy Conference
WineAmerica and Winegrape Growers of America are reuniting for the 2016 Wine and Grape Policy Conference, May 22 – 24, 2016. With a format that maximizes learning, advocacy and networking, only minutes away from Capitol Hill, this meeting is the industry’s opportunity to make its voice heard. The conference will feature speakers, presentations and insights on the … Read more
WineAmerica on the Road
Since it is conference and trade show season, the WineAmerica staff is on the move as well. Our next stop is Albuquerque, N.M, where Michael will be speaking to the New Mexico wine industry about federal issues and WineAmerica at the New Mexico Wine and Grape Growers Association’s Wine Education Conference. The conference will be held … Read more
States Bringing Wine to Grocery Stores
2.22.2016 by Ian Silverstone In most parts of the country, picking up a nice bottle of Pinot Noir for dinner can be accomplished in the same one-stop shopping trip as stocking up on things like juice boxes and cat food. But if you live in, say, New York, or Pennsylvania, things aren’t so simple. In … Read more
