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 400-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:
Excise Tax Reduction
Tariffs & NAFTA (USMCA)
Farm Bill
Appropriations & Government Funding
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
TTB Operations and Regulations
Music Licensing
Our Conferences
Wine America holds two conferences a year.
The Annual Spring Fly-In 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 2017, 2022, and 2025, 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.
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
State Profiles: Washington Wine Country
When I joined the wine industry 43 years ago as Executive Director of the New York State Wine Grape Growers, California dominated the national scene, as it does today, New York was a distant but clear second, and Washington a very distant third. How things have changed over time, with Washington now by far the … Read more
DC Updates
No NOAA? Congress is in recess for the Easter and Passover holidays, so things are quiet in DC, allowing Michael Kaiser to schedule about 80 meetings with legislators on May 6-7. That’s when members of our Board of Directors, State and Regional Associations Advisory Council (SRAAC), and others will come to DC for our annual … Read more
State Profiles: Virginia Wine Country
Virginia has had a long and distinguished history in the world of wine, starting with the earliest settlers in 1609, through the colonial period and independence, and most recently from the mid-1970’s when the Italian Zonin family created Barboursville Vineyards. As the Virginia Wineries Association says, Virginia is situated midway between Europe and California, and produces … Read more