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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North Coast Wine Industry Expo Expanding in 2013
Registration Open and “Harvest Special” Pricing Available By Elizabeth Hans McCrone, Wine Industry Network The 2nd Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, which takes place on Thursday, December 5th from 9AM to 4PM, has expanded into two buildings – Grace Pavilion and the Hall of Flowers – to accommodate exhibitor … Read more
Why You Should be Submitting Your COLA’s Online
By Michael Kaiser, Director of Communications and Regulatory Affairs One of the most important things a winery does is design its labels, but as you know, every label needs to be compliant and needs to be reviewed by the TTB. Currently it takes close to two months to get a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) … Read more
TTB Updates Processing Times for Label Approvals
The TTB has updated their system for current label approval processing times. Their Current Label Processing Times chart shows up-to-date processing information for applications. Use the chart to estimate when your application is likely to be processed. The chart can be viewed here: Current Label Processing Times If you have any questions please contact Michael … Read more