Recognizing the contributions of American Viticultural Areas and wine-growing regions.

recognizes the significant contributions to the economic and cultural life of the Nation made by American wines and distinctive American wine-growing regions;

recognizes the value created in domestic and foreign markets by promoting wines from distinctive American wine-growing regions, including those protected by American Viticultural Area designations or other appellations of origin; and

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