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
DC Updates
TTB, Tariffs, and Tourism How many times have you appreciated, praised, and publicly supported regulators? That’s exactly what WineAmerica just did as part of a coalition of trade associations representing the alcohol beverage sector, including our colleagues at Wine Institute and others representing beer, spirits and the wholesale areas. Together, beer, wine and spirits contribute … Read more
State Profiles: Vermont Wine Country
Vermont is a relative newcomer to the world of wine, with Fresh Tracks Farm opening in 2003, but since then followed by many others, largely in response to the availability of cold-hardy “Minnesota” varieties like Frontenac, LaCrescent, and Marquette. The Green Mountain State also has an abundance of other fruit and beekeepers, so non-grape fruit … Read more
DC Updates
Tariffs and Collateral Damage: Tourism? The international tariff war has also morphed into a tourism battle, with two of the largest countries for tourists coming to the United States—Canada and the United Kingdom—discouraging their citizens from visiting our country. This could have direct and indirect impacts on wineries in border states like New York, especially … Read more