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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Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Urges Action on 2012 Farm Bill
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, of which WineAmerica is a member. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 27, 2012 Ray Gilmer, United Fresh Produce Assoc. 202-303-3425 Lisa Lochridge, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Assoc. 321-214-5206 Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Urges Action on 2012 Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C – … Read more
House Agriculture Committee Passes Its Version of the Farm Bill
Last night (early this morning) the House Agriculture Committee passed its version of the Farm Bill (HR 6083) by a bi-partisan vote of 35 Y – 11 N. The 11 Republican and Democrat committee members voting against the bill were: GOP Reps. Bob Goodlatte (VA), Marlin Stutzman (IN), Bob Gibbs (OH) and Tim Huelskamp (KS.); … Read more
WineAmerica Opposes Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Affecting Farm Wineries in Fauquier County, Virginia
The following letter was sent to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, July 12, 2012 WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, on behalf of our member wineries in Virginia and across the nation, echo the concerns of the Fauquier Wine Council, the Virginia Wineries Association, and the Virginia Wine Council in opposing … Read more
