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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Policy Perspectives
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State Profiles: Maryland Wine Country
Maryland has been a historic and significant state in the development of American wine. The first wine was made there in 1648, and in 1662 Governor Charles Calvert planted 200 acres of vinifera grapes. The first book on viticulture and winemaking was published in 1823, and just over a century later, in 1933, Philip Wagner … Read more
Policy Perspectives
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