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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Seminar: EU Labeling Requirements
When: Wednesday, June 21st at 3pm EST. 60 min. Where: Zoom – Register Here Who: WineAmerica members only. This December, the European Union will implement new nutritional labeling requirements on all beverage alcohol imported into the trading bloc. Join WineAmerica to learn how to ready your business for this important change. Join Ignacio Sánchez Recarte is Secretary General … Read more
State Profile: Maryland Wine Country
Maryland has a long and fascinating wine history, including some true pioneers who catalyzed winegrowing well beyond that state’s border. The first recorded winemaking was in 1648, and in 1662 Governor Charles Calvert planted European grapes. The modern era began in 1933 when Baltimore Sun journalist Philip Wagner published the book, “American Wines and How … Read more
Nutritional Information and Ingredient Labeling—ZOOM!
On Wednesday, WineAmerica held its second Zoom listening session on Nutritional Information and Ingredient labeling, with superb presentations from Bennett Caplan of FIVS and Dale Stratton of the Wine Market Council. There were more than 80 virtual registrants, and more than 100 others who tried to register but were refused because they are not members … Read more
