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 Perspectives
Old New Priorities Washington moves slowly (and not at all in August), and it typically takes several years to conceive, articulate, introduce, support, and pass any piece of legislation. In addition, often the smaller, “stand-alone” bills are folded into larger “omnibus” measures, which means they get held up even more. Still, we’re encouraged that a … Read more
State Profiles: Massachusetts Wine Country
Massachusetts has a combination of continental and maritime climates, with grape varieties in various areas reflecting the differences. The Southeastern New England AVA includes part of the Bay State, while the Martha’s Vineyard AVA lies entirely within it. In addition to a wide variety of grapes, other fruits, berries, honey, and even flowers are used … Read more
Policy Perspectives
Campaign Chaos (Continued) Today the final stretch begins for the 2024 presidential election, now that the Republican and Democratic conventions are over and there are firm tickets on both sides: Trump-Vance, and Harris-Walz. Compared with prior elections, this one has already had its share of chaos and intrigue, with President Joe Biden withdrawing from the … Read more
