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
DC Updates
Shutdown: No End in Sight “Government shutdown” was once a dreaded thought in Washington, but today it’s no big deal—and in fact an actual event is now ending a third week, with very little discussion.. What has changed? Politics. It turns out that shutting the government down is a convenient way to reduce the size … Read more
State Profile: Illinois
Illinois Wine Country Illinois has a wine-growing history dating back to 1691, and in 1900 was the fourth largest wine producer in the country until Prohibition wiped out the industry, as it did elsewhere. The modern industry was stimulated by a 1976 law allowing onsite sales at wineries, with both Lynfred and Galena wineries opening … Read more
State Profile: Idaho
Idaho Wine Country With a rich history, ideal wine growing conditions, and a recent surge in wineries, Idaho has been emerging from the shadows of its larger neighbors, Oregon and Washington, to claim a place of its own on the world’s wine map. Actually, grapes were planted there (1864, in Lewiston) before either of the … Read more