WineAmerica Files Positions on Possible Labeling Changes While Congress is in its long August recess, there’s still work to be done in DC on the regulatory front. Executive Vice President and Director of Regulatory Affairs Michael Kaiser submitted two long, detailed documents to the federal Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) about the possible addition of … Read more

This is part of a WineAmerica-sponsored study  conducted by John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic research firm specializing in public policy issues. The study includes detailed national data as well as that for all 50 states plus a Methodology and Frequently Asked Questions section, all available at (WineAmerica2025EconomicStudy) The Colorado Story When a former … Read more

Tariffs and Tourism: The Double Whammy This week I asked a nearby winery owner how tourism traffic has been this year. Good overall, he said, but still down. How many Canadians have you seen? Two. True story. This is a mid-sized, high-quality Finger Lakes destination winery with a great locavore deli in a scenic location. … Read more

This is part of a WineAmerica-sponsored study  conducted by John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic research firm specializing in public policy issues. The study includes detailed national data as well as that for all 50 states plus a Methodology and Frequently Asked Questions section, all available at (WineAmerica2025EconomicStudy) California is truly in a league … Read more

Since the beginning of the new administration, tariffs have been on the table, and changing almost every day. The most recent changes have involved the European Union, plus some back-and-forth with India and a total surprise involving Switzerland. WineAmerica has always advocated that tariffs are harmful to the wine industry in the U.S. and worldwide, … Read more