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
Senate Agriculture Committee Indicates Support of Specialty Crops with Farm Bill Passage
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance on the passage of the Senate version of the 2013 Farm Bill. WineAmerica is a member of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance today commended the efforts of Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking … Read more
TTB Issues Industry Circular on Social Media Advertising
The TTB has issued a new Industry Circular outlining the guidelines for social media advertising by wineries, breweries and distilleries. This includes Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Mobile Apps, and Blogs. The industry circular can be viewed by following this link: http://www.ttb.gov/industry_circulars/archives/2013/13-01.html Also, here is a reposting of an article WineAmerica published covering advetising. If you … Read more
What the Senate Immigration Proposal Would Mean for Wineries
By Cary Greene, Outside Counsel With the Senate immigration reform bill out this week, wineries are already asking about its potential impact on their businesses. On the broadest level, the bill contains sections that deal with undocumented farm workers currently in the U.S. and with temporary—the bill uses the term “nonimmigrant”—farm workers that may be … Read more