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
The study by John Dunham & Associates also has detailed data for all 50 states in the form of Infographics, Press Releases, and Data Tables.
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?
View our 2025 Economic Impact Report
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WineAmerica's Latest News
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
State Profiles: Utah Wine Country
Utah has had a long and varied history of wine production and consumption, all tied to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS, also known as the Mormon Church). At first, the church leadership encouraged grape and wine production, particularly in the southern part of the state due to its climate, but later … Read more
DC Updates
Government shutdowns occur when Congress and the Administration don’t pass a new budget or a “kick-the-can-down-the-road “Continuing Resolution” (CR) that just keeps the old budget in place. Normally there’s high drama on the last night, right up to midnight, when usually but not always everything magically comes together. There was a month-long shutdown in the … Read more