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We
invite you to be a part of the only national
trade association for American wineries.
WineAmerica serves
as your eyes and ears in the nation’s capital, state capitals
and courtrooms across the country, monitoring
the issues that impact your business on
a daily basis. WineAmerica also provides
services to
assist you with label compliance, insurance
needs, shipping and a host of discounted
services. Please read on and see the benefits
for yourself!
(recommended)
Join today to receive the special introductory offer of half-price for your
first year of dues. To learn more about
WineAmerica's
benefits and services, download the application
below or apply online by clicking the button
above.
Is your winery located in California? If so, WineAmerica has a joint membership
program with the Family Winemakers of California.
By joining both associations, you receive
unparalleled benefits at the state and
national level.
Suppliers - click on the application below to join or visit the Supplier Member page to learn
more about the benefits of partnering
with WineAmerica.
The
Only National Organization for Wineries in the United States
The time has never been better to join WineAmerica
and take advantage of the many benefits and services for your winery!
WineAmerica is the only organization working on behalf of wineries across
the country. We are engaged in articulating the needs and aspirations
of America’s wineries and advocating for practical approaches
to addressing those needs. WineAmerica is only as strong as its membership,
now over 800 wineries in 48 states. Our goal is to make your voice heard
in concert with your fellow wineries across the country.
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Accomplishments:
- Permanent repeal of the Special Occupational Tax, saving members a minimum of $500 per year and most wineries more than $1,000 annually
- Developed a crucial Supreme Court brief explaining the importance of direct
shipments
- Protects the Federal Small Producer Tax Credit
- Provides the best source of assistance to wineries, from policy information to helping
build the industry
- Serves as the primary data source for the national wine industry and promotes
the important role the nation’s wineries
play in strengthening the economic base
of rural America
- Obtains millions in new federal funds to advance viticultural research and
disease prevention and containment
- Articulates the importance of Federal investment to improve the competitiveness
and viability of America’s specialty
crop producers
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Mission/Goals:
- Develop and advance industry-wide public affairs agenda
- Harness grassroots power of wineries and growers to protect and advance industry interests
- Target industry resources to critical state, national and international issues
- Educate policymakers, academics and the public on the rapidly growing
wine industry
- Use volume purchasing power to leverage valuable vendor services for members
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The value provided by WineAmerica, from lobbying Congress on industry issues, helping wineries and state organizations meet their needs, to TTB label approval assistance, or discounted insurance and shipping are well worth your investment. Many wineries experience a direct savings of 200% or more from their winery dues, not to mention the indirect benefits from WineAmerica advocacy that protects the livelihoods of wineries and facilitates business at all levels.
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