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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Majority of US Senators Support Federal Excise Tax Reform
52 Senators Co-sponsor Landmark Tax Reform Bill by Michael Kaiser, Vice President 10.19.17 The Senate support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017 (S.236) has reached a majority. This week Senator James Inhofe (R-OH) and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) became the 51st and 52nd Senators to sign on as a co-sponsor … Read more
California Wildfire Relief
WineAmerica has been closely monitoring the disastrous fire situation in Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties. The American Wine Industry is known for coming together in times of need and we wanted to make sure how you, the American Wine Industry, know how to help. The following are the three disaster relief funds that have been … Read more
Featured Winery of the Week: Hopewell Valley Vineyards
Featured Winery of the Week: Hopewell Valley Vineyards Resting outside Trenton, NJ, Hopewell Valley Vineyards is redefining the wine industry by turning to its old world roots. Sergio and Violetta Neri, the founders of the winery, use their cultural backgrounds to transform the American wine industry. Both Sergio and Violetta grew up surrounded by vineyards. … Read more
