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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State Spotlight: What are the Shipping Laws in Arizona?
In recent years the direct-to-consumer wine shipping market has exploded in this country. After the Granholm decision, more and more states opened up to out-of-state shipping. Currently 42 states and Washington, DC allow for out-of-state wine shipments. Some states are easier to ship into, some states are quite difficult. The lasting legacy of Prohibition and … Read more
WineAmerica Board Meets in Lexington, Kentucky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Kaiser Director of Public Affairs 202-223-5172 mkaiser@nullwineamerica.org October 28, 2015 WineAmerica Board Meets in Lexington, Kentucky WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, just concluded its annual Fall Board of Directors meeting in Lexington, KY. The two day meeting resulted in the board of directors being reduced from 29 to … Read more
WineAmerica Supports Tariff Reductions in the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
October 9, 2015 Washington D.C., WineAmerica supports the completion of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement announced by the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations. The agreement is expected to eliminate existing high tariffs placed on American wines abroad and establish more enforceable trade rules for wine. “Asia is an emerging and … Read more
