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:
- Exercise Tax Reduction
- Tariffs & NAFTA (USMCA)
- Farm Bill
- Appropriations & Government Funding
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- TTB Operations and Regulations
- Music Licensing
2025 Economic Impact Report
Thanks to member support, we released the 2025 National Economic Impact Study, The wine industry directly employs as many as 927,033 people, and generates an additional 383,476 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries which supply goods and services to the industry, and whose sales depend on the wine industry’s economic activity. Ultimately, 1.75 million jobs are created and supported by the wine industry. Tools like this help us fight harmful legislation and promote growth.
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.
Image: General Tablas Creek Cellar Team, Austin Collins, Amanda Collins, Neil Collins, Chelsea Franchi, Craig Hamm
2026 Membership is now live!
NEW THIS YEAR! Join WineAmerica and get the opportunity to schedule one-on-one virtual consulting sessions with Michael Kaiser, the Executive Vice President and Director of Government Affairs. You will have the opportunity to meet with Michael virtually twice a year to discuss any challenges and opportunities that you may be encountering.
WineAmerica's Latest News
State Profile: Iowa
Like many states, Iowa produced grapes and wine far earlier than assumed (1857), even created a Grape Growers Association in 1893, and was the 6th largest producer until Prohibition wiped out the entire American wine industry. The modern wine industry has been propelled by creation of the Iowa Wine Growers Association in 2000 to provide education, promotion … Read more
DC Updates
CBMTRA: The Gifts that Keeps on Giving Wineries often ask why they should join WineAmerica. The simple answer: Money. Since January 1, 2018, wineries throughout the country have been saving significant amounts of money due to various legislation that WineAmerica lobbied for over the years—most recently the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA). … Read more
State Profile: Indiana
The Hoosier state had grapes and wine in the 18th century, and was the 10th largest producer by the mid 19th century. The Indiana Small Winery Act of 1971 sparked major growth, so now the state has many small wineries and two of the largest in the United States. The state’s location and corresponding climate … Read more