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’s Cary Greene to Speak at the Seventh Annual ShipComplaint Users Conference
WineAmerica’s Cary Greene will be a featured speaker on two panels at the Seventh Annual ShipCompliant User’s Conference. The Conference, to be held June 14 at the Napa Valley Marriott, is the wine industry’s premier direct sales conference. For more information please visit the conference website at: http://www.shipcompliant.com/events/2012/Users-Conference/Default_pre-event.aspx
WineAmerica Opposes Missouri Bill Modifying the Definition of a Franchise: Bill Would Artificially Protect Wine Wholesalers
The following letter was sent to the Governor of Missouri on Friday, June 8, 2012. Re: S. 837 – Modifying the definition of franchise under Missouri franchise law Dear Governor Nixon: WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, on behalf of ourmember wineries in Missouri and across the nation, encourage you to veto S. 837, … Read more
How Does Your Direct to Consumer Program Compare to Industry Benchmarks?
How Does Your DTC Program Compare to Industry Benchmarks? The Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium’s Steering Committee has put out a call for wineries to participate at no charge in the “DTC Winery Check Up,” a comprehensive research project that benchmarks industry DTC metrics. One of the highlights of the 2012 Symposium, the DTC Winery … Read more
