Tag Archives: Wine Institute

California Mulls Adding Deposit to Wine, Spirit Bottles

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The deposit would be 10 cents a bottle.  Consumers can get their dime back if they return their bottle.  According to the Center for Environmental Studies at San Jose State University, California’s container recycling rate is 75%. The deposit tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Legislation, News, Sustainability | Tagged , | Comments Off on California Mulls Adding Deposit to Wine, Spirit Bottles

Wine Groups Vow to Fight Just-Passed Model Act on Direct Shipping

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It may not be war, but Wine Institute and WineAmerica have vowed to “actively oppose” a proposed law that would significantly tighten direct shipping of alcohol beverages. And it may be unconstitutional, National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) warned. The Model … Continue reading →

Posted in Direct Sales, Legislation | Tagged , | Comments Off on Wine Groups Vow to Fight Just-Passed Model Act on Direct Shipping

U.S. Wine Exports Grew 10.6% in Value Last Year; Largest Jump Since 2013

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. wine exports grew 10.6% in value last year, resulting in $1.44 billion in total revenue according to Wine Institute. California wine represents 95% of all exported wine. It was the largest jump in exports since 2013. “While we continue … Continue reading →

Posted in Exports | Tagged | Comments Off on U.S. Wine Exports Grew 10.6% in Value Last Year; Largest Jump Since 2013

TTB on ‘Clean’ in Wine Marketing

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau issued the third in a series of advisories on health-related claims in bev/al marketing. The latest focuses on the word “clean” on wine labels. In some cases, TTB said, the word is simply … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol Policy, Promotions | Tagged , , | Comments Off on TTB on ‘Clean’ in Wine Marketing

California Wineries Celebrate Sustainability Commitment

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With California wine marking the 11th annual Down to Earth Month, a celebration of the wine community’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the land, regions and wine industry for future generations, a Senate Concurrent Resolution would make the April event … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , | Comments Off on California Wineries Celebrate Sustainability Commitment

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 →

Posted in Sustainability | Tagged , | Comments Off on 80% of Calif. Wine Made in Sustainable Wineries