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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@WyandotteWinery @Wyandotte_Wine The first and oldest winery in Central Ohio, Wyandotte Winery opened its doors to the public in 1977. At the time, Floyd Jones, the original owner, constructed the foundation of the winery, only 10 wineries existed in the state of Ohio. Floyd and his wife Peggy worked on the grounds of the winery … Read more
At Fall Retreat in Napa Valley WineAmerica Promotes Industry Solidarity, Announces Future Leadership
Napa Valley, November 10, 2017–WineAmerica, the National Organization of American Wineries, showed its support for the northern California wine industry with a “Winery Solidarity Tour” of several wineries, and also announced the organization’s future leadership, during its Fall Retreat in the Napa Valley. On the afternoon of Thursday, November 9, roughly 25 WineAmerica Board members … Read more
Fall 2017: Board Retreat – Napa, CA
Dear Colleague, Welcome to WineAmerica’s Fall Retreat in the stunning, iconic Napa Valley. Our annual gathering will have three distinct half-day sessions: WineAmerica Business Meeting; Strategic Planning; and State and Regional Associations Advisory Council roundtable. The first two sessions on Thursday, November 9 will occur at the historic Beringer winery, where we will also savor an … Read more
