Tag Archives: California

What We’re Reading —

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

If the California wine industry wants to survive, it must use less water Some 80% of California’s water goes to agriculture. Vineyards gulp a lot of water, but the wine production process uses considerable amounts at other stages too, largely … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Program Faulted for Endangering Ag Field Workers

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A Sonoma County, Calif., program that allows agricultural employers to bring their workers into mandatory evacuation zones to work during wildfires. A new study from the University of California Irvine details the dangers posed to workers by the program and … Continue reading →

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Calif. Senate Bills Adds Spirits, Wine Bottles to Recycling Mandate

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The California Senate approved and sent to the state Assembly a bill adding wine and spirits bottles to California’s recycling program.  The wine and spirits industries did not oppose the measure which will require consumers to pay a deposit on … Continue reading →

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80% of Calif. Wine Made in Sustainable Wineries

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In advance of California Wine’s annual “Down to Earth Month,” which celebrates the industry’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the land, regions and wine industry for future generations, Wine Institute said California is a world leader in sustainable winegrowing: 80% of … Continue reading →

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Permanent Direct Shipping for Spirits Advances in California

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization passed SB 620, which would permanently allow California distillers to ship their spirits products directly to consumers just as wineries have done for more than three decades in the state. The bill now … Continue reading →

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California Vintners See 2021 Vintage as One of Best in Recent Years

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The ongoing drought presented challenges for winegrowers, resulting in reduced yields, but vintners are reporting outstanding quality and great concentration in the fruit, Wine Institute said. California produces about 80% of the nation’s wine, making it the world’s fourth-largest wine-producing … Continue reading →

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