ARGENTINA
Bodegas de Argentina
Centro de Viñateros y Bodegueros del Este
La Unión Vitivinícola Argentina
La Asociación de Cooperativas Vitivinícolas
Fondo Vitivinícola Mendoza - a non-governmental public organization devoted specifically to national wine consumption. Its promotional policy is based on a strong commitment to the quality of Argentine wines. It was established in 1994 (by Law 6216) and its participants include private sector wine growers and winemakers, as well as the Government of Mendoza. It provides industry data to institutions and is a major information source for producers and wineries. It organizes and finances travel, cultural, social and economic events of interest to the wine sector.
AUSTRALIA
Australian Grape & Wine Incorporated is the peak national body for the Australian wine industry. Australian Grape & Wine's vision is to lead and represent a united, sustainable, dynamic and internationally renowned Australian wine sector. Our is to work to create a political, social and regulatory environment across the production and supply chain that facilitates profitable and sustainable grape & wine producer business, and vibrant rural & regional communities.
CANADA
Wine Growers Canada - Canada's national association of vintners, an organization dedicated to the promotion and well being of Canada's wine sector. The Association represents and supports the interests of all members - large, medium, and small wineries - through balanced governance by providing a focused national body that represents member issues to federal government policy makers. It provides information and advice to its members on a broad range of government policies, programs and legislation, and is a source of information on the Canadian wine sector, for consumers, and the general public across Canada and around the world. WGC members represent about 90% of Canada's total wine production and exports.
CHILE
Vinos de Chile - Wine has a long history of representing one of the most traditional patriotic symbols for Chile. It is a result of the particular geographical characteristics of the country and the work of its people resulting in a product that bears an international recognition of high quality. The producers currently associated under the name of Vinos de Chile unite 99 wineries representing 95% of bottled wine exports and around 90% of the domestic market. Vinos de Chile maintains tight connections at governmental, union and entrepreneurial levels. At the same time, it is the industry's representative in commercial, economic and legislative affairs.
GEORGIA
The Georgian Wine Association (GWA) - The growing strength and diversity of the Georgian wine industry brought the producers together in 2010 to establish the Georgian Wine Association (GWA) as a forum for mutual support, development and the exchange of ideas. GWA is the voice of the Georgian wine sector on national and international markets, working to increase public awareness and appreciation of Georgian wine and to promote and market Georgian wine internationally. GWA seeks to nurture local wine traditions and wine making methods, the planting and vinification of endemic varietals, support for scientific research and education in viticulture and wine making, and the development of the wine tourism sector in Georgia. Governed by its General Assembly and Board, GWA has 30 member wineries and welcomes all other organizations or individuals who are interested to foster its goals.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Winegrowers - aims to represent, promote and research the national and international interests of the New Zealand wine industry. New Zealand Winegrowers was established in March 2002 as the joint initiative of the New Zealand Grape Growers Council, representing the interests of New Zealand's independent grapegrowers, and the Wine Institute of New Zealand, representing New Zealand wineries.
A Board of Directors of 12, comprising 7 representatives from the Institute and 5 representatives from the Council, governs the New Zealand Winegrowers. As a new organization, New Zealand Winegrowers will seek to build on the past achievements of both the Institute and the Council. The strategic direction of New Zealand Winegrowers will be decided in coming months. It is likely there will be high degree of continuity with the existing activities of the Council and the Institute, but there are also likely to be new initiatives to further represent, promote and research the interests of the New Zealand grape and wine industry.
SOUTH AFRICA
South African Liquor Brand Owners Association is a non-profit organisation, established in September 2005, and our sole objective is to represent our members, who are, manufacturers and distributors of liquor products in the liquor industry of South Africa, on issues of common interest. These issues include, but are not limited to, the promotion of the long-term sustainability of the businesses of our members, through responsible brand building in a competitive environment.
VinPro is a non-profit company which represents 2,500 South African wine producers, cellars and industry stakeholders. The organisation liaises closely with Government and industry role players on issues that have an impact on the profitability and sustainability of its members and the industry as a whole. It keeps its members and the broader industry informed of industry trends and technical expertise and renders specialised services ranging from soil science to viticulture, agricultural economics and transformation and development.
South African Wine Industry Information and Systems
Wines of South Africa
Wine Industry Network of Expertise and Technology
Uruguay
The National Wine Institute of Uruguay (INAVI) is the authority in charge of the viticulture policy in the country since 1987.
INAVI is a public-private entity, with a board of 8 directors including representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture (President), Industry and Economy, as well as national and regional associations of producers and vine growers.
As the guardian of the country’s wine industry, INAVI plays a key role in the sector’s performance through strict quality control, research and development and promotional initiatives.
United States of america
Wine Institute - Wine Institute is the public policy advocacy association of California wineries. It brings together the resources of 1,000 wineries and affiliated businesses to support legislative and regulatory advocacy, international market development, media relations, scientific research, and education programs that benefit the entire California wine industry.
WineAmerica - Our mission is to encourage the dynamic growth and development of American wineries through the advancement and advocacy of sound public policy. WineAmerica, founded in 1978, is the only wine trade association with national membership. WineAmerica continues to advance the American wine movement by responding to their needs with creative solutions.
The California Association of Winegrape Growers - Established in 1974, CAWG is an advocate for farmers, providing leadership on public policies, research and education programs, sustainable farming practices and trade policy to enhance the California winegrape growing business and our communities.