WineAmerica’s 2025 Economic Impact Study reveals the wine industry’s powerful role in state and national revenue
PALISADE, COLO – (May 22, 2025) —The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is excited to share the results of WineAmerica’s 2025 Economic Impact Study.
WineAmerica, the National Organization of American Wineries, has released its 2025 Economic Impact Study of the American Wine Industry, which estimates the economic contributions made by the wine industry in each state and to the U.S. as a whole. The study examined state and national reach (the number of wine producers and acres of vineyards), job creation, wage generation, tourist activity, and tax revenues generated by the wine industry. The research for the study was conducted by John Dunham & Associates (JDA).
The 2025 National Economic Impact Study concluded that the production, distribution, sales, and consumption of wine in Colorado generates nearly $5.72 billion in total economic activity. These figures have increased from WineAmerica’s 2022 Economic Impact Study, where the total impact in Colorado was $3.91 billion. The wine industry’s impact on the U.S. economy is an estimated $323.55 billion, an increase from $276 billion in 2022. Many sectors of the United States economy benefit from the wine industry as it preserves agricultural land, provides American jobs, attracts tourists, generates taxes, and enhances the quality of life. Wine is produced in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
“We are thrilled by the results of WineAmerica’s 2025 Economic Impact Study for Colorado!” said Cassidee Shull, Executive Director of the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology. “The growth from the 2022 study to 2025 truly highlights the value of our state’s wine industry and agritourism, and showcases the incredible work being done by Colorado’s wineries and grape growers. Show your support for Colorado wine by visiting a tasting room, purchasing a bottle from a local retailer, or ordering a glass at a restaurant near you. And of course, we invite you to join us at Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn this September!”
The 34th Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn takes place on Saturday, September 20th in Palisade, Colorado. Mountain Winefest is the state’s largest wine festival and exclusively features Colorado wines. Festival attendees enjoy unlimited sips from dozens of wineries, artisan vendors, live music, grape stomping, chef demonstrations, educational seminars, a silent disco, ice carving and ice luge, and more! Colorado Mountain Winefest was voted Best Wine Festival in the Nation by USA Today 10Best In 2017 and the festival continues to be a premier event in the Grand Valley. This year’s event marks the final year of the festival in its current format before it is reimagined in 2026. General Admission and VIP Tickets are available online and can be purchased at www.ColoradoWinefest.com.
Festival attendees and wine enthusiasts are also invited to participate in Colorado Wine Week, which features numerous wine-themed events taking place across the state. This year’s Colorado Wine Week takes place September 15th – 21st and features events such as Food & Wine Pairings, Winemaker Dinners, Wine Tours, Outdoor Concerts, and more! The fan-favorite event, Chocolate & Wine Tasting, will also be returning this year. To learn more about Colorado Wine Week and to view the full schedule of events, please visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com.
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About Colorado Mountain Winefest
Colorado Mountain Winefest is organized by the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), the only non-profit dedicated to Colorado’s wine and grape growing industry. Colorado Mountain Winefest is the largest fundraiser for CAVE, with all proceeds going towards CAVE’s annual VinCO Conference & Trade Show. VinCO takes place each January and is focused on improving winemaking and grape growing in Colorado.
For more information about CAVE, please visit www.WineColorado.org.
For more information about Colorado Mountain Winefest,
please visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com
