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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Covid-19 Impacts on TTB
At this time the TTB does not anticipate any service disruptions. See below for a special update. RETURNS OF PRODUCTS PURCHASED FOR EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) The Federal consignment sales rules generally prohibit the sale or purchase of alcohol beverage products with the privilege of return. See 27 CFR 11.21. Returns for ordinary … Read more
A Message on Covid-19
The topic on everyone’s mind here in Washington, DC and elsewhere is the Covid-19 novel coronavirus. Last week seemed to be the tipping point as schools have shuttered, events have been cancelled, and the business impacts have become more widespread. To that end, WineAmerica has postponed the National Wine Policy Conference, due to be held … Read more
Spring 2022 National Wine Policy Conference
WineAmerica’s annual National Wine Policy Conference features learning, advocacy, and networking in our nation’s capital. This meeting is the industry’s best opportunity to make its voice heard in Congress
