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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
Thanks to member support, we released the 2025 National Economic Impact Study, The wine industry directly employs as many as 927,033 people, and generates an additional 383,476 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries which supply goods and services to the industry, and whose sales depend on the wine industry’s economic activity. Ultimately, 1.75 million jobs are created and supported by the wine industry. Tools like this help us fight harmful legislation and promote growth.
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.
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2026 Membership is now live!
NEW THIS YEAR! Join WineAmerica and get the opportunity to schedule one-on-one virtual consulting sessions with Michael Kaiser, the Executive Vice President and Director of Government Affairs. You will have the opportunity to meet with Michael virtually twice a year to discuss any challenges and opportunities that you may be encountering.
WineAmerica's Latest News
TTB Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Proposing 57 New Approved Grape Variety Names
Today the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would add 57 new grape names to the approved list of grape variety names. TTB is seeking comments on the grape names proposed to insure accuracy. They would like to hear from wineries that may want to use the … Read more
U.S. Wine Industry Consumer Direct Sales Survey
VinQuest™ 2011 – the U.S. wine industry’s annual survey of consumer direct sales trends at the country’s 3500+ bonded wineries. Qualified representatives of any U.S. winery may participate in this survey by clicking here. Your participation will benefit the entire wine industry. In return for your time, all winery participants who complete this survey will … Read more
We are headed to Grand Junction, Colorado next week for VinCO 2011 : Wine Business, Enology, Viticulture, & Horticulture. Cary Greene and Michael Kaiser are featured speakers at the event and WineAmerica Insurance will have a booth at the trade show. http://www.caveonline.org/content/VinCO-2011