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: Alaska Wine Country
Alaskan wine? You bet. Wine is produced and consumed in all 50 states. The total impact in each state combines the Direct, Supplier, and Induced levels reaching from vineyards to local communities, so even a small wine-producing state can benefit greatly from our industry’s presence. Alaska Profile Alaska has four wineries, with two in Anchorage … Read more
Policy Perspectives
Open House It took over four days and 15 separate votes, but early last Saturday morning the House Republicans finally elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) as Speaker, the top job in that chamber. Toward the end it almost devolved into fisticuffs among GOP members. This was the first time in a century (since 1923) that … Read more
State Profile: Alabama Wine Country
Wine is produced and consumed in all 50 states, and this weekly e-newsletter will highlight the economic impact in each case, starting with Alabama. Alabama Economic Impact Total Impact: $1.5 Billion Direct (production, distribution, consumption): $503 Million (33%) Supplier (goods and services): $494 Million (32%) Induced (local community business benefits): $531 Million (35%) Wine Producers: … Read more
