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 500-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:
Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act
Tariffs & NAFTA (USMCA)
Excise Tax Reduction
Agricultural Labor
Appropriations & Government Funding
Music Licensing
Our Conferences
Wine America holds two conferences a year.
The Spring Policy Conference 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 2022, 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.
The study reveals that the US wine industry has an economic impact of over $276 billion per year.
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 Announces New Interim Guidelines for the use of “Gluten Free” on Alcohol Beverage Labels
The TTB has completed their review of how the FDA’s final rule on the use of the term “gluten-free” in the labeling of products under FDA’s labeling jurisdiction impacts the TTB’s interim policy on gluten content statements in the labeling and advertising of wine, beer and spirits. The TTB is updating their policy on gluten … Read more
President Obama to Sign Farm Bill at Michigan State University
On Friday, February 7, President Obama will sign the Farm Bill that was passed by the Senate earlier this week. This marks the end of the two year process of reauthorizing the law. The signing ceremony will be held at Michigan State University. Michigan State University is one of the first land grant universities in … Read more
WineAmerica Celebrates Passage of 2014 Farm Bill
For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Chandler Executive Director 202.223.5170 mchandler@nullwineamerica.org February 4, 2014 WineAmerica Celebrates Passage of 2014 Farm Bill Washington, DC – WineAmerica wishes to congratulate the Senate for passing the 2014 Farm Bill on a strong bi-partisan basis (68-32). The leadership and unceasing efforts of Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie … Read more