PAC · DC · C00065219
Wine Institute PAC
A traditional political action committee. It raises limited contributions and can give directly to candidates. Lobbyist/registrant PAC.
First filed Sept. 20, 1976. Treasurer: Susan Gregory. Connected organization: The Wine Institute. View on FEC.gov
- Raised (2025-26)$74,701
- Spent$182,794
- Cash on hand$109,794
- Outside spending$0
Through reports covering Aug. 31, 2026.
Where its money went
- Given: the group’s own contributions to the campaign
- Bundled: donors’ contributions the group collected and forwarded
- For: outside spending supporting
- Against: outside spending opposing
- Mike Thompson (D)House · CA-04
- Susan Collins (R)Senate · ME
- Glenn Thompson (R)House · PA-15
- Claudia Tenney (R)House · NY-24
- Adam Gray (D)House · CA-13
- Dan Newhouse (R)House · WA-04
- Mike McGuire (D)House · CA-01
- Nicole Malliotakis (R)House · NY-11
- Bill Cassidy (R)Senate · LA
- Jim Costa (D)House · CA-21
- Jimmy Panetta (D)House · CA-19
- Adam B. Schiff (D)Senate · CA
- Doris Matsui (D)House · CA-07
- Suzan DelBene (D)House · WA-01
- David Valadao (R)House · CA-22
- Andy Harris (R)House · MD-01
- Jared Huffman (D)House · CA-02
- Eric Michael Swalwell (D)House · CA-14
- James E. RischSenate · ID
- Alex Padilla (D)Senate · CA
Showing the top 20 of 21 candidates.
Bundled contributions (money donors route through a PAC to specific candidates) are broken out only for groups on our issue pages.
Money to parties and other committees
| Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Greater Tomorrow Political Action Committee | $5,000 |
| Cassidy Leadership Fund | $5,000 |
| New Energy in Washington House PAC (N.e.w. House PAC) | $5,000 |
| NRSC | $5,000 |
| Advancing Democracy and Mobilization PAC | $5,000 |
| No Nonsense PAC | $5,000 |
| Victory in November Election PAC | $5,000 |
| Dirigo PAC | $5,000 |
| Tenacious PAC | $5,000 |
| Serving Our Country (Soc) PAC | $2,500 |
Who funds it
Largest single contributions this cycle. Committees and organizations link to their own pages when they file with the FEC; an organization that doesn’t file won’t show its own donors here.
| Contributor | Type | From | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart A. ResnickChairman & President, The Wonderful Company | Person | Los Angeles, CA | May 14, 2025 | $5,000 |
| Stewart A. ResnickChairman & President, The Wonderful Company | Person | Los Angeles, CA | June 8, 2026 | $5,000 |
| Constellation Brands INC. PAC | PAC | Fairport, NY | Nov. 25, 2025 | $5,000 |
| John SuttonExecutive, The Wine Group LLC | Person | Livermore, CA | Oct. 14, 2025 | $5,000 |
| Steve LohrVintner, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines | Person | Los Gatos, CA | Dec. 4, 2025 | $5,000 |
| Bobby KochRetired, N/A | Person | Bethesda, MD | Dec. 4, 2025 | $5,000 |
| Dennis GrothPresident, Groth Vineyards & Winery | Person | Oakville, CA | Oct. 14, 2025 | $5,000 |
| Robin BaggettVintner, Alpha Omega and Tolosa | Person | Saint Helena, CA | Nov. 24, 2025 | $5,000 |
| Gary B. HeckPresident & CEO, F. Korbel & Bros. | Person | Guerneville, CA | Oct. 29, 2025 | $2,500 |
| Eric P. WenteChairman Emeritus, Wente Family Estates | Person | Livermore, CA | Dec. 2, 2025 | $2,000 |
| Michele FamigliettiFederal Relations, Wine Institute | Person | Washington, DC | Oct. 14, 2025 | $1,500 |
| Michele FamigliettiGovernment Relations Executive, Wine Institute | Person | Washington, DC | June 10, 2026 | $1,250 |
| Katie MurphyWinery Partner, Alexander Valley Vineyards | Person | Healdsburg, CA | July 16, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Hope Family Wines Treana Winery LLC | Organization | Paso Robles, CA | June 12, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Kyle RayVP General Manager, Asv Wines | Person | Bakersfield, CA | June 9, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Charles C. JeffersonGovernment Relations, Wine Institute | Person | Washington, DC | June 4, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Steve GrossPresident & CEO, Wine Institute | Person | Long Beach, CA | June 9, 2026 | $1,000 |
| Hope Family Wines Treana Winery LLC | Organization | Paso Robles, CA | July 15, 2025 | $1,000 |
| Marissa LangeOwner, Langetwins Family Winery & Vineyards | Person | Lafayette, CA | Dec. 2, 2025 | $1,000 |
| Charles C. JeffersonGovernment Relations, Wine Institute | Person | Washington, DC | Oct. 19, 2025 | $1,000 |
| Margie M. HealyVice President, Korbel Champagne Cellars | Person | Windsor, CA | Nov. 26, 2025 | $1,000 |
| Harry H. Wetzel IIIRetired, N/A | Person | Healdsburg, CA | Aug. 3, 2026 | $600 |
| Harry H. Wetzel IIIRetired, N/A | Person | Healdsburg, CA | Dec. 12, 2025 | $500 |