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Join a community of independent, family-owned wineries united by a shared commitment to advocating for the wine industry. As a Winery Member of our organization, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits designed to support your business, workforce, and market access while ensuring your voice is represented in Sacramento and beyond.

Eligibility & Membership Details

Open to ABC license types 02, 17/20, and 85.

Membership dues are based on California sales.

Members enjoy voting rights, with 1 vote per member, ensuring every winery—regardless of size—has an equal voice.


Membership Benefits

Advocacy & Representation

Top-tier lobbying representation: Partnered with Political Solutions, one of Sacramento’s leading lobbying firms, we advocate on legislation affecting the wine industry’s financial and regulatory landscape.

Legislative Committee: Members actively shape our positions on key issues, ensuring your winery’s interests are represented.

Strong coalition partnerships: We work with business associations to amplify your voice statewide.


Stay Informed. Stay Compliant. Stay Ahead. 

Our newsletter keeps you in the know with timely updates on what’s happening across the wine industry—from legislative developments to market trends.More than just news, we deliver insider regulatory compliance insights designed to help you navigate complex rules, avoid costly missteps, and position your business for long-term success. Whether it’s new recycling requirements, direct-to-consumer shipping changes, or evolving state policies, we break it down so you can stay focused on what you do best: making and selling great wine.

Cost-Saving Opportunities

Vinoshipper Partnership: Access discounted shipping rates and compliant Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) shipping to 40 stateswith state permits already in place.

Exclusive FWC discount: Save $3/case on the Vinoshipper regulatory fee, helping many members offset the cost of their annual dues.

Special rates on merchant credit card processing feesADA website audit services, and a curated health care plan for small businesses.


Group Health Care Plans



Market Access

Expand your reach with resources and tools to navigate and thrive in competitive markets.


By becoming a Winery Member, you ensure your winery is positioned for success while contributing to the collective strength of our independent winery community. Together, we protect and grow the wine industry’s future.

Contact Us

Family Winemakers of California
PO Box 99, Windsor CA 95492-0099


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