The wine and spirits industry pumps $137 billion into the U.S. economy every year—including 1.1 million jobs paying $71 billion in wages—and generates $32 billion in total tax revenue for local, state and federal governments.  Click here to read the full study.

 

For every dollar spent on wholesaling, $1.41 in overall value is returned.  Wholesaler expertise in warehousing, transportation, marketing, advertising and many other specialized services both lowers transaction costs and creates a more efficient, consumer-friendly marketplace.  Click here to read the full study.

 

Every state, congressional district, and state legislative district feels the economic benefit of dollars and jobs generated by the wine and spirits industry.  After you have clicked on a state, click on the link for "Economic Impact" to create a customized report of economic data for your state or region, or on "Tax Loss" to see the effects of potential changes in alcohol regulatory policy or tax rates.