…international wineries, restricting access and driving up prices. This structure keeps most profits from imported wine sales within U.S. businesses, but some argue that it limits flexibility and increases vulnerability…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…a study from a BMO wine market report, Bitter anticipates the total wine market to remain flat, so wineries need to proactively protect their business in the coming year. “We…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…lovers can join the festivities all month long. As the top U.S. wine-producing state and home to more than 6,200 wineries, California grows more than 100 grape varieties, produces over…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
…$73 billion to California’s economy last year, including the contributions of wineries, vineyards, and other allied businesses. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
…contributions of wineries, vineyards, and other allied businesses. Described as an “economic force” by the Wine Institute, California’s industry generates 1.1 million jobs across the country, with 422,000 being within…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…Environmental Protection Agency has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-25-22
…efforts to reduce the price at the pump with year-round E15, fine-tuning soil testing in large operations to get a more accurate picture and wineries getting a better understanding of…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…between growers and wineries with regard to smoke exposure.” Listen to the radio report. Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact About the Author Brian German…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…owners, wineries, and other outdoor businesses previously ineligible for coverage. In its approval letter, the California Department of Insurance identified other areas to improve commercial coverage. The Department will continue…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…we celebrate over 250 years of winemaking in our Golden State, and we honor the people who make California wines so popular. I’m not just bragging. With nearly 5,000 wineries…
Winegrape Market Poised for a Rebound Year in 2021
…market was dismal. Wineries were asking us to just pull the grapes out. They had no interest. And then COVID hit,” Brown noted. “Now there’s actually a shortage of grapes…
Lack of Smoke Exposure Standards Complicate Winegrape Contracts
…factor for growers. Labs used for testing have frequently been backlogged, resulting in significant delays. Some wineries have implemented in-house testing protocols when able to. While research into smoke exposure…
New Disease Resistant Winegrapes Proving Popular with Growers
…stage to go through enough wine tasting evaluation and grow-outs in different sites to really be convinced that they were useful,” said Walker. “Many wineries and winemakers are telling us…
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
…have already started using winegrape residue in a variety of products, creating a small but growing market for a waste product from wineries. “There is a burgeoning market for this…