WineAmerica, the National Organization of American Wineries, 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 United States as a whole.

The 2025 study concluded 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.

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).

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.”

The 34th Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn will take place Sept. 20 in Palisade. 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.

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 Sept. 15-21. To learn more about it and view the full schedule of events, visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com.