Recognizing the contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions.

recognizes the significant contributions made by wines and distinctive wine-growing regions in the United States to the economic and cultural life of the United States;

recognizes the value created in domestic and foreign markets by promoting wines from distinctive wine-growing regions in the United States, including wines protected by an American Viticultural Area designation or other appellation of origin; and

supports efforts to promote awareness of and appreciation for distinctive wine-growing regions in the United States both in the United States and abroad.