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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WineAmerica Joins Coalition on Music Licensing
For Immediate Release September 21, 2015 Washington, D.C. – WineAmerica has joined the MIC Coalition, a multi-industry group dedicated to protecting the music economy. Wineries use music as a marketing tool, and it is a key aspect of agro-tourism. Whether it be music in the tasting room, or a concert in the vineyard, music is … Read more
Featured Wineries for Regional Tasting Announced
WineAmerica is pleased to announce the wineries participating in the annual Regional Wine Tasting as part of October’s Fall Membership Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Today Kentucky is home to nearly 80 wineries and continues to grow. The Regional Wine Tasting highlights the diversity of the Kentucky’s growing industry. The event will be held at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown in Lexington, … Read more
Senate Must Act on COOL
The American wine industry is about to face crippling tariffs from Canada and Mexico, and we need your help! We need you to let your Senator know that a full repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for meat and poultry is the ONLY way to avoid crippling tariffs on our industry. How does meat … Read more
