Tag Archives: Wine Institute

House Bill to Continue Spending Includes Wildfire, Draught Relief

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Institute cheered Tuesday evening’s passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of legislation that would provide needed recovery assistance to winegrowers.  It said it would push for the legislation to pass the Senate. The bill, HR 5305, includes $10 billion in aid for agricultural producers, including … Continue reading →

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Wine Institute Launches Global California Wine Certification Program

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Capstone California, the first-of-its-kind California wine certification and education program, was created by Wine Institute‘s California Wine Export Program with a team of international wine professionals. It focuses exclusively on California wine through original content presented in a multi-lingual, multimedia … Continue reading →

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U.S. Wine Exports Rose 1.1% in Volume But Slipped 6.5% in Value in 2019

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. wine exports, more than 95% from California, reached $1.29 billion in winery revenues and 377 million liters (41.9 million cases) in 2020, according to Wine Institute using Trade Data Monitor. The global pandemic, retaliatory tariffs, trade agreements providing tariff free access … Continue reading →

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US, EU Lawmakers Back End of Wine Tariffs

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Thirty-five members of the U.S. House and Senate and 50 members of the European Parliament signed a “common statement” urging the European Union and the US to resolve current trade disputes, to stop any related retaliatory action against wine exports, … Continue reading →

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Wine Institute Launches “Golden State of Mind” Campaign in International Markets

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Institute‘s California Wine Export Program will invest $10 million in the next two years in a new global brand campaign and business strategy, showcasing California wine as a leader in sustainable winegrowing, innovation, and winemaking advancements while promoting the … Continue reading →

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Fewer than 20 California Wineries Suffered Severe Wildfire Damage

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Fewer than 20 of California’s 4,200 wineries reported significant damage from wildfires this year, Wine Institute says, adding that California winemakers say they are excited by the quality of the 2020 vintage.  The 2020 vintage is expected to be smaller … Continue reading →

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