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 500-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:
Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act
Tariffs & NAFTA (USMCA)
Excise Tax Reduction
Agricultural Labor
Appropriations & Government Funding
Music Licensing
Our Conferences
Wine America holds two conferences a year.
The Spring Policy Conference is held in Washington DC where members work on issues and meet with Congress.
The Fall Retreat is held in a different wine region every year, and is a chance to focus on the future of the organization.
Our Research
In 2022, 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.
The study reveals that the US wine industry has an economic impact of over $276 billion per year.
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?
WineAmerica's Latest News
Policy Prespectives
Year-end Crunch, New Year Plans Washington, DC is a unique city with a rhythm all its own, from slow to frenetic depending on the season, and especially when Congress is in town or not. Even though members come from all over the country, they often commute, flying in on Monday and out on Thursday afternoons, … Read more
State Profiles: North Carolina Wine Country
North Carolina is a very diverse wine state in terms of history, geography, and the range of grape varieties grown. A Mothervine planted in 1584 has been used by Duplin Winery to develop a wine range of Scuppernong grapes and wines; the state was a significant wine producer in the 1830’s; and the early 1970’s … Read more
Policy Prespectives
DC Updates: The Election is Over! Yes, I know: You thought the 2024 election was over a month ago. So did I, and everyone else, but that was just the presidential part of it. On Wednesday, the last race was finally called when Adam Gray (D) barely defeated Rep. John Duarte (R ) in California’s … Read more
