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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WineAmerica Applauds Bipartisan Support of Speciality Crops
WineAmerica, as part of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, participated in efforts securing signatories for letter in support of critical specialty crop priorities. Specialty Crop Producers Applaud Senators’ Support of Farm Bill Priorities Bipartisan Senate letter urges Ag Committee to build on Farm Bill investments WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance … Read more
WineAmerica Hires Manager of Member Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Michael KaiserWineAmerica(202) 223-5172mkaiser@nullwineamerica.org WASHINGTON, D.C. − WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Tara Good as the Manager of Member Services. The Manager of Member Services will be responsive to individual member needs, ensuring that American wineries understand the issues affecting them and feel … Read more
WSWA Announces CARE Act Now "Off The Table
The Wine Institute and WineAmerica applaud the Wine and Spirits Wholesalersof America (WSWA) for its announcement that “the CARE Act is officiallyoff the table” and that the association will no longer seek co-sponsorsor passage of the bill (H.R. 1161). We are disappointed, however, that beer wholesalers have announced theywill continue their Quixotic pursuit of H.R. … Read more
