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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TTB Issues Industry Circular on Social Media Advertising
The TTB has issued a new Industry Circular outlining the guidelines for social media advertising by wineries, breweries and distilleries. This includes Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Mobile Apps, and Blogs. The industry circular can be viewed by following this link: http://www.ttb.gov/industry_circulars/archives/2013/13-01.html Also, here is a reposting of an article WineAmerica published covering advetising. If you … Read more
What the Senate Immigration Proposal Would Mean for Wineries
By Cary Greene, Outside Counsel With the Senate immigration reform bill out this week, wineries are already asking about its potential impact on their businesses. On the broadest level, the bill contains sections that deal with undocumented farm workers currently in the U.S. and with temporary—the bill uses the term “nonimmigrant”—farm workers that may be … Read more
THE AGRICULTURE COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM APPLAUDS LANDMARK AG LABOR AGREEMENT, WELCOMES SENATE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION BILL
WineAmerica is a member of the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform April 17, 2013 The Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR) applauds the successful attainment of a new landmark bipartisan employer and worker agreement on reform legislation intended to ensure a legal, stable agricultural workforce. The agreement was finalized yesterday by the Agricultural Workforce Coalition … Read more
