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 Ruling Clarifying Bottling Taxpaid Wine in Growlers
This week, the TTB issued a ruling clarifying the bottling of taxpaid wine in growlers. This has become a common practice by some retailers (such as Whole Foods) in certain states. The TTB has not been clear leading up to this ruling on exactly what the rules are for selling wine in growlers. According to … Read more
The 2014 National Wine and Grape Policy Conference
Success through Leadership, Advocacy and Networking in our Nation’s Capital Sunday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Holiday Inn Capitol 550 C Street S.W. Washington, DC 20024 (202) 479-4000 The 2014 National Wine and Grape Policy Conference in Washington, DC is where wine industry leaders from around the country meet to weigh in on … Read more
TTB Announces New Interim Guidelines for the use of “Gluten Free” on Alcohol Beverage Labels
The TTB has completed their review of how the FDA’s final rule on the use of the term “gluten-free” in the labeling of products under FDA’s labeling jurisdiction impacts the TTB’s interim policy on gluten content statements in the labeling and advertising of wine, beer and spirits. The TTB is updating their policy on gluten … Read more
