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About this site
Who we are, the two magazines we love, and how we keep this site up to date in English and Spanish.
More than 80 years carrying the message in print
40 milestones of Grapevine and La Viña, decade by decade.
Grapevine · La Viña
Two publications of AA Grapevine, Inc. — one message of recovery.
AA's meeting in print
AA Grapevine began in June 1944, when a handful of AA members in New York started a small newsletter to share their experience. It grew into the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous — often called “our meeting in print.”
Each monthly issue is written almost entirely by members: personal stories, experience with the Steps and Traditions, letters, humor and cartoons.
AA's magazine in Spanish
La Viña published its first issue in June 1996 — a Spanish-language magazine approved by the General Service Conference to carry the message to Spanish-speaking alcoholics.
Every two months it brings stories, reflections and service experience from members in the United States, Latin America, Spain and around the world.
Watch
Two short videos from AA Grapevine: what each magazine is, where it came from and how members use it to carry the message.
Grapevine In English Length: 5 min
A wonderful look at what Grapevine and La Viña are, their history, their place in AA, their various platforms and services, and the many ways they are used by AA members to stay sober and do Twelfth Step work to help alcoholics in need—all in 5 minutes!
La Viña In Spanish Length: 8 min
Descubre cómo La Viña, la revista internacional de Alcohólicos Anónimos, en versión impresa, digital y audio, ha sido un pilar en la recuperación y un apoyo para miles de hispanos alrededor del mundo. Aprende sobre su política editorial, cómo enviar tu historia, y las múltiples formas en que puedes conectarte con esta invaluable herramienta de AA.
How La Viña, AA’s international magazine in Spanish — in print, digital and audio — has been a pillar of recovery and support for thousands of Spanish-speaking members around the world. Learn about its editorial policy, how to send in your story, and the many ways to connect with this AA tool.
Since 1944
More than 80 years of carrying the message, in 40 milestones of Grapevine and La Viña from 1944 to today.
An eight-page bulletin created by four women and two men in New York debuts with a print run of 1,200 copies — connecting members, especially soldiers overseas in WWII.
Following a Fellowship-wide vote, the Grapevine is officially adopted as the national journal of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Bill W. publishes the “Twelve Suggested Points for A.A. Tradition” — the Grapevine serves as the crucial medium for testing and communicating these unifying principles.
Written by an editor based on the Big Book’s foreword, a statement defining the Fellowship appears for the first time and is quickly adopted worldwide.
Incorporated as a separate corporate entity with a dedicated board of directors, establishing its organizational independence.
Transitions from a large newsletter to the compact, pocket-sized digest format — a shape retained ever since.
As readership expands to Canada, Europe, and beyond, the subtitle changes to “The International Monthly Journal of Alcoholics Anonymous.”
Special coverage of the first A.A. International Convention in Cleveland, where the Twelve Traditions are officially adopted by the Fellowship.
Bill W. and Dr. Bob use the Grapevine to introduce the proposal for a General Service Conference.
The iconic painting by Robert M. makes its first appearance in the centerfold and becomes one of the most recognized pieces of A.A. artwork.
Bill W. publishes “The Next Frontier: Emotional Sobriety” — a landmark article about depression and growth.
The beloved, wordless comic strip character “Victor E.” first appears, bringing lighthearted humor to the daily struggles and triumphs of recovery.
“AA Today” is published to commemorate A.A.’s 25th anniversary, beginning Grapevine’s broader publishing efforts.
A Conference Advisory Action recommends rotating delegates become Grapevine representatives, formalizing the GVR program.
Co-founder Bill W.’s last article is published, shortly before his passing in January 1971. He contributed over 150 articles.
AA Grapevine, Inc. changes from a stock corporation to a Membership Corporation with General Service Board trustees as members.
Under strong editorial leadership, circulation nearly doubles and passes the 100,000 milestone.
The first “Best of the Grapevine” anthology is published, compiling favorite stories from the first four decades.
The General Service Conference formally recognizes the Grapevine as the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A hardcover anthology of over 150 articles by Bill W. is published, documenting A.A.’s spiritual principles.
The June 1989 issue features the Grapevine’s first full-color cover, modernizing its visual presentation.
A special Conference-approved Spanish edition is produced — the pilot project that leads directly to La Viña’s launch.
The first issue of La Viña, A.A.’s bimonthly Spanish-language magazine, is published — rapidly becoming a vital lifeline for Spanish-speaking alcoholics.
aagrapevine.org launches, marking the transition of the “meeting in print” into the digital age.
The General Service Conference officially recognizes La Viña as an essential, permanent service to the Spanish-speaking fellowship worldwide.
Audio formats introduced, making stories of recovery accessible to visually impaired members and those who prefer listening.
Subscribers gain searchable access to thousands of stories, historical letters, and humor dating all the way back to 1944.
The La Viña digital archive launches, allowing Spanish-speaking members worldwide to search past stories and articles.
A complete visual makeover — full-color throughout while maintaining the beloved digest format and member-driven content.
The Daily Quote email service launches, delivering a daily snippet of inspiration or reflection directly to members’ inboxes.
Celebrates 75 years of continuous publication as a vital connection point for the growing global A.A. fellowship.
Formal initiative enabling members and groups to sponsor gift subscriptions for alcoholics in prisons, treatment facilities, and nursing homes.
La Viña celebrates a quarter-century of carrying the message of recovery to the Hispanic community worldwide.
Conference approves changing “men and women” to “people” — a significant editorial milestone since the Preamble originated in the Grapevine.
Official Instagram accounts for Grapevine and La Viña launch, entering the social media era.
“The AA Grapevine Half-Hour Variety Hour” launches — a free weekly audio platform.
Grapevine and La Viña apps launch on iOS and Android — read, listen, track sobriety, and build spiritual streaks.
What started as an eight-page bulletin now reaches hundreds of thousands across print, web, podcast, and app platforms worldwide.
Special coverage of the 2025 International Convention celebrating A.A.’s 90th anniversary.
The 75th Conference directs the Grapevine Board to survey the full Fellowship on relevance, usefulness, and viability.
Read more on aagrapevine.org: History of the AA Grapevine (opens a new tab) · History of La Viña (opens a new tab)
One question a day about Grapevine and La Viña, from the booth display at our table. Tap an answer to see the story behind it.
Northeast Texas Area 65
The Grapevine & La Viña Committee of Northeast Texas Area 65 helps groups and districts use AA's meeting in print to carry the message — in English and in Spanish.
We support GVRs and RLVs, host workshops and literature tables at area events, and share every new resource with the whole area. We are trusted servants; we do not govern.
Next meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST
Every AA group in the area — so the magazines are on the literature table and in members' hands.
Group representatives get orientation, resource kits and a friendly monthly meeting.
District committees and DCMs get news and resources to pass along, with a monthly digest.
Everything here is available in Spanish, and La Viña always gets equal billing.
Carry the Message · Lleva el Mensaje
If you'd like to help, you can buy a Carry the Message gift certificate in the official store, and AA Grapevine or La Viña turns it into a subscription for an alcoholic in need — someone in prison, for example. Prefer cash? Hand it to us at our Grapevine and La Viña table at the next event, and the committee uses it to buy Carry the Message gift subscriptions.
It's a purchase, not a donation, and your name isn't linked to the subscription.
For our table at assemblies and events
A show that plays by itself on a TV, laptop or tablet at our Grapevine and La Viña table: quizzes, facts, quotes, photos, videos and what's coming up — in English, Spanish or both.
Visitors can tap the screen to answer a question, play a short quiz or scan a code to take the site home. Open it once with internet and it keeps playing without a connection.
Shown at the top of the screen and on the welcome slide.
Only material about Grapevine and La Viña that our committee made or has permission to use, shared as attraction rather than promotion: no faces or full names in the photos; no Grapevine or La Viña logos, covers, artwork or cartoons, and none of their audio or video files (official videos play from YouTube, as links in the list).
How to name the files and edit the list (on GitHub) (opens a new tab)
Anonymity
Get in touch
Questions, ideas, or want to get involved? Write to the committee — we'd love to hear from you.
Behind the scenes
We keep it updated regularly from the official Grapevine and La Viña sources and our committee's Google Drive — in English and Spanish.
Respectful of the official sites. We follow each official site's rules, show only titles and short teasers, and always link to the official source — never full paid articles.
The show stops and this page comes back.
