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 Profile: New Hampshire Wine Country
New Hampshire is one of those northern states that has really blossomed due to the creation of the cold-hardy “Minnesota” varieties, many of which were developed by Elmer Swenson in Minnesota. Those varieties, plus native fruits and maple syrup, make for a fascinating selection of wines. Averill House Vineyards farms organically, growing Native American varieties like … Read more
Policy Perspectives
August in DC: Zzzzzzzzz August is a month when nothing happens in Washington, which can be both good and bad from a policy perspective—good in that no new bad ideas will be introduced, bad in that good measures are stalled until September. That’s also the month when the government runs out of money (9/30), and … Read more
State Profile: Nevada Wine Country
Nevada is a great example of how a tiny producer of wine still reaps an enormous economic benefit because of robust consumption, and all the activities and jobs that support it. Nevada has only a handful of wineries, largely because the liquor wholesalers have persuaded lawmakers to greatly restrict the operations and economic viability of … Read more
