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
The Lull Before the Storm August in DC is always predictable: hot, and slow. The heat and humidity are predictably oppressive, and members of Congress are home for a very long recess until the beginning of September. Then the (legislative) heat is on to avoid a government shutdown by September 30. Meanwhile, the National Guard … Read more
State Profile: Connecticut
Source: WineAmerica 2025 National Economic Impact Study of the Wine Industry, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, including detailed data nationally and for all 50 states, plus Methodology, all available at WineAmerica 2025 Economic Study. Connecticut Wine Country Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River Valley provide a milder climate than expected given the … Read more
DC Updates
WineAmerica Files Positions on Possible Labeling Changes While Congress is in its long August recess, there’s still work to be done in DC on the regulatory front. Executive Vice President and Director of Regulatory Affairs Michael Kaiser submitted two long, detailed documents to the federal Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) about the possible addition of … Read more