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
Joint Farm Bill Proposal Hits a Wall as Super Committee Fails
By Jennifer Montgomery Late last week, we were advised by Agriculture Committee staff that the Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees had reached a tentative agreement on a 2012 Farm Bill proposal to be submitted to the Super Committee for consideration in the deficit reduction deliberations. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman … Read more
DTC Wine Symposium Expands to San Francisco, January 18-19, 2012
Once again, WineAmerica is a sponsor of the successful Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium, the annual summit on wine direct marketing and sales. We encourage your marketing teams to attend. Organized by vintners, for vintners, the fifth annual summit will take place at the Stanford Court Hotel in San Francisco on January 18 (evening) and … Read more
WineAmerica Supports Federal Bill Allowing USPS to Deliver Wine to Consumers
November 18, 2011 The Senate recently introduced S. 1789, the “21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011.” The bill includes a provision—section 404—that would modify federal law to allow the shipping of wine by the U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”). As a longtime advocate of winery direct-to-consumer shipping, WineAmerica supports this important provision, with qualification. WineAmerica … Read more