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About Us

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.

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.