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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TTB Makes Change to Approval of Personalized Labels
by Michael Kaiser The following story was posted by the Associated Press today: Schumer: Feds move to speed wine bottle labeling Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal government is taking an important step to simplify the process of approving labels for New York wines. Schumer has been pressing the Alcohol … Read more
New Biennial Registration Requirement with the Food & Drug Administration
By Cary Greene A member winery recently asked about changes in Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) registration requirements. It’s an important question, and it seemed like a good opportunity to remind all wineries about the new requirements. Since the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 was passed, the FDA has required wineries to complete a one-time registration … Read more
The 2011 Wine Bloggers Conference
By Michael Kaiser This past weekend, the fourth annual Wine Bloggers Conference was held at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was a great opportunity for wine bloggers and others in the industry to really be introduced to the wonderful world of Virginia wine. Virginia wineries really delivered and they illustrated why the state … Read more
