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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Three Power Packed Days at Annual DC Fly-in
Some 38 WineAmerica Board and State Association Council members gathered May 13-15 for WineAmerica’s annual spring policy briefing, board meeting, and Hill visits. What a time it was to be in the nation’s capitol, as so many critical issues were being debated in both the House and Senate during the week! Day One started with … Read more
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, of which WineAmerica is a member. Changes to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program concern industry WASHINGTON, D.C The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants … Read more
Senate Agriculture Committee Indicates Support of Specialty Crops with Farm Bill Passage
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance on the passage of the Senate version of the 2013 Farm Bill. WineAmerica is a member of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance today commended the efforts of Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking … Read more
