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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BBB, ICE, Tariffs, and Wine After a lot of wrangling within and between the House and Senate, the “Big Beautiful Bill” Act was passed and sent to President Trump for his signature on July 4 as he had requested, or some say insisted. It is basically a massive budget bill reflecting his legislative priorities. There … Read more
What’s Wine Worth?
What’s Wine Worth? It depends: Which wine? From where? To where? Through what channel? At what price? Subject to what taxes? Etc. We know that wine is the ultimate value-added product from vine to glass, but its actual value depends on these questions and more. Specifically, what do you want to know? Once that is … Read more
State Profiles: Alabama Wine Country
As in many states, the economic impact of wine on Alabama grew from 2022 to 2025, with total impact growing from $1.53 billion to $2.21 billion, wine producers from 20 to 27, jobs from 11,566 to 13,210, and wages from $443 million to $624 million. This is part of a WineAmerica-sponsored study conducted by John … Read more