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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Registration is Open for the 2011 Wine and Grape Policy Conference
Registration is open for the 2011 Wine and Grape Policy Conference. The annual Wine and Grape Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. is an important opportunity for members of WineAmerica and WGA to discuss and evaluate Federal policy issues of interest to our industry, and to communicate our stances directly to Members of Congress and the … Read more
Four unique wine marketing opportunities at the 2011 Wine Tourism, Wine Bloggers and Food Blogger Conferences
The 2011 Wine Tourism Conference http://winetourismconference.org/ is brought to you by Zephyr Adventures and MartinCalder Productions . An anticipated 300 national and international delegates representing wine and travel businesses, meeting planners, educators and other stakeholders in the wine tourism industry will convene in the Napa Valley on November 16 and 17, 2011 to address industry … Read more
WineAmerica Opposes New Jersey Assembly Bill Restricting Winery Privileges in New Jersey
March 7, 2011 Assemblyman M. Gordon Johnson, ChairLaw and Public Safety CommitteeAssembly of the State of New Jersey545 Cedar LaneTeaneck, NJ 07666 Dear Chairman Johnson and Members of the Committee: WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, on behalf of our member wineries in New Jersey and across the nation, encourage you to oppose A. … Read more
