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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Why FDA’s New Registration Requirement is a Victory for America’s Wineries
By Cary Greene Since FDA’s biennial registration requirement went live on October 22, we’ve been hearing from concerned members asking us whether registration is the first step toward an FDA takeover of wine regulation. The quick answer is no. In fact, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the new law that created the biennial registration … Read more
Registering Wineries as "Food Facilities"
Edit: The registration is now active. Please register. By Cary M. Greene It’s time to try to register your winery with FDA. As WineAmerica announced last July when the Food Safety Modernization Act became law, wineries are required to register as “food facilities” with the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) “[d]uring the period beginning on … Read more
TTB Approves Vintage Dating for Wines Labeled with an American Appellation of Origin
TTB will now allow wines labeled with a country appellation of origin, including American appellation wines, to disclose their vintage. Until the announcement of this new rule, TTB had long prohibited wines with a country appellation of origin from including a vintage date. In its Final Rule, TTB states: This amendment will provide greater grape … Read more
