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
TTB Clarifies the American Grape Variety Rules for use on Wine Labels
The TTB has issued a lengthy update to clarify the rules for American grape varieties on wine labels. The following is taken from the TTB website and can be found here: http://www.ttb.gov/wine/grape-varieties.shtml If you have any questions please contact Michael Kaiser at: mkaiser@nullwineamerica.org.
TTB Introduces New COLA Form for Label Approval
The Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau have released an updated version of the Certificate of Label Approval Form (TTB F 5100.31). The new form now requests a listing of any grape varietals that are displayed on the label. Additionally, all pre-COLA evaluations should now be noted in the data field marked “Formulas”. The TTB … Read more
Mandatory E-Verify Legislation Introduced in Both Chambers
By Jennifer Montgomery Last week was a very busy one for the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform (ACIR) as mandatory E-Verify legislation was introduced in both the House and Senate. The House bill, HR 2164 (the Legal Workforce Act), was introduced last Wednesday in a House Judiciary Committee hearing by Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) amid … Read more