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
Registering Wineries as "Food Facilities"
Edit: The registration is now active. Please register. By Cary M. Greene It’s time to try to register your winery with FDA. As WineAmerica announced last July when the Food Safety Modernization Act became law, wineries are required to register as “food facilities” with the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) “[d]uring the period beginning on … Read more
TTB Approves Vintage Dating for Wines Labeled with an American Appellation of Origin
TTB will now allow wines labeled with a country appellation of origin, including American appellation wines, to disclose their vintage. Until the announcement of this new rule, TTB had long prohibited wines with a country appellation of origin from including a vintage date. In its Final Rule, TTB states: This amendment will provide greater grape … Read more
Farm Bill Now Coalition Unites Nation’s Farm Groups in Push for New Farm Bill
The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, of which WineAmerica is a member. Farm Bill Now Coalition Unites Nation’s Farm Groups in Push for New Farm Bill New website, events in Iowa, DC, highlight effort to provide American farmers with certainty, security WASHINGTON, DC – The Specialty Crop Farm … Read more