Press Releases
- Apr 24, 2014California Wine Sales Grow 3% by Volume and 5% by Value in the U.S. in 2013
- Apr 17, 2014CSWA Newsletter: The Benefits of Self-Assessment
- Apr 2, 2014Wine Institute Publishes Down To Earth: A New Book on California Sustainable Winegrowing
- Mar 25, 2014California Wines Get "Down to Earth" this April
- Mar 5, 2014Free Sustainability Workshops Offered by the CSWA
- Feb 26, 2014California Wine Exports Reach All-Time High in 2013
- Feb 12, 2014California Wine and the Oscars
- Feb 4, 2014Farm Bill Advances to President for Signature
- Jan 13, 2014Sommeliers Recommend Perfect Wine Pairings for California Restaurant Month
- Nov 21, 2013Celebrate the Holidays in California Wine Country
- Nov 18, 20132013 California Winegrape Harvest Report
- Nov 14, 2013Asia-Pacific Nations Meet to Develop Wine Trade
- Nov 11, 2013Five Great California Wine and Snow Country Road Trips
- Oct 31, 2013Wine Institute to Feature Sixty California Wineries at First ProWine China Trade Show
- Oct 9, 2013Wine Institute Showcases California Wines for Top Media/Trade from Canada, Europe and Asia
- Oct 1, 2013CSWA Newsletter: Communicating Sustainability to Consumers and Trade
- Aug 27, 2013California Wine Month: A Great Reason to Visit Wine Country This September
- Aug 12, 2013California's Wine, Waves and Surfing Winemakers: Pacific Ocean's Allure Inspires Winemakers and Wine Lovers
- Jul 19, 2013CSWA Introduces Online Tool to Measure Vineyard Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Jun 14, 2013Chris Fehrnstrom of Constellation Brands, Inc. Elected 2013-2014 Wine Institute Board Chairman
- May 30, 2013 9th Annual California Wine Month Takes Place September 1-30, 2013
- May 10, 2013California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) Receives Drinks Business 2013 Green Award
- May 7, 2013New Research on Sustainability's Impact on Wine Buying Decisions
- May 6, 2013Three Great Ways to Celebrate Moms on Mother’s Day and Beyond in California Wine Country
- Apr 9, 2013California Wines Get a Boost from Governor Brown's China Trade Mission
- Apr 8, 20132012 Wine Sales in U.S. Reach New Record: Record California Winegrape Crop to Meet Surging Demand
- Apr 2, 2013New California Wines Green Tour Video Celebrates Down to Earth Month in April
- Mar 25, 2013Get “Down to Earth” with California Wines this April with Fun Events and Activities
- Mar 20, 2013Charles Jefferson and Linda Ulrich Join Wine Institute as Vice Presidents of Federal Relations
- Mar 1, 2013Wine Institute Applauds Selection of Rep. Duncan Hunter as Congressional Wine Caucus Co-Chair
- Feb 21, 20132012 U.S. Wine Exports, 90 Percent from California, Reach Record High of $1.4 Billion
- Feb 4, 2013Enjoy the Perfect Pairing: Valentine's Day and California Wine Country
- Jan 25, 2013California Vintners Reach China Market with Virtual Wine Tasting
- Jan 22, 2013CSWA Releases 2012 Progress Report, Third Edition Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook
- Jan 9, 2013California Restaurant Month: A Great Time to Visit Wine Country
- Dec 20, 2012U.S. Extends Permanent Normal Trade Relations to Russia and Moldova: Russian Tariff on U.S. Wines to Be Reduced
- Nov 14, 2012“California Wines Food Tour” Video Celebrates Local Flavor
- Nov 7, 20122012 California Wine Harvest Report: Ideal Growing Season Assures Outstanding 2012 Vintage
- Oct 9, 2012California Vintners Embark On Asia-China Trade Mission: Launch New Consumer Website For China
- Sep 25, 2012Governor Brown Signs into Law Sweepstakes and Contests Bill for Wine, Beer and Spirits Licensees
- Aug 28, 2012Raise A Glass to California Wine Month: September 2012
- Aug 13, 2012New Wine Country Road Trip Video Previews September California Wine Month 2012
- Jul 18, 2012California Wine Export Seminar July 24, 2012 to Feature China, Prowein and Global Wine Market Updates
- Jun 14, 20128TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA WINE MONTH TAKES PLACE SEPT. 1-30, 2012: Dozens of Special Wine Events and Immersion Experiences Offered
- Jun 13, 2012Kathleen Heitz Myers of Heitz Wine Cellars Elected 2012-2013 Wine Institute Chairman: Officers and Board Directors Elected
- Jun 6, 2012CSWA Launches New Video Series on Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Winegrowing Case Studies
- May 30, 2012California Wine Country and National Parks: The Perfect Summer Travel Pairing
- May 29, 2012Largest-Ever California Winery Delegation Embarks on Hong Kong-China Trade Visit
- Mar 26, 2012California Wines Get “Down to Earth” with New April Celebration
- Mar 22, 20122011 California Wine Shipments Within U.S. Reach All-Time High: U.S. Is World’s Largest Wine Market
- Mar 19, 2012CSWA Introduces Performance Metrics to Help Growers and Vintners Measure Water and Energy Use
- Feb 16, 20122011 U.S. Wine Exports, 90 Percent From California, Reach New Record Of $1.4 Billion
- Jan 9, 2012Winter Getaways to California Wine Country
- Dec 16, 20112011 California Vintage: Light and Late to Lead to Elegant Wines
- Dec 13, 2011CSWA Newsletter: Performance Metrics Data to Determine Industry Averages
- Dec 12, 2011Lifestyle Release: Holiday Entertaining California Style
- Dec 7, 2011DiscoverCaliforniaWines.com Consumer Website Debuts New Lifestyle Content
- Nov 1, 2011California Wine and Other WWTG Countries Launch International Forum on Sustainable Wine Production
- Oct 21, 2011Mexico Lifts 20 Percent Tariff on California Wine
- Oct 13, 2011Wine Institute Hails Passage of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Pact will Increase California Wine Exports
- Sep 21, 2011Asia-Pacific Regulators Meet to Streamline Pacific Rim Wine Trade
- Aug 31, 2011Wine Institute and Trout Unlimited Applaud Passage of Water Rights Legislation
- Aug 24, 2011Governor Jerry Brown Proclaims September 2011 California Wine Month
- Jul 8, 2011Virtual California Wine Tasting is Latest Wine Institute Export Promotion for China
- Jun 16, 2011David Kent of the Wine Group Elected 2011-2012 Wine Institute Chairman
- May 9, 2011Wine Institute Honors Senator Dianne Feinstein with Annual Leadership Award
- Mar 30, 2011Lifestyle Release: Celebrate Mother's Day in California Wine Country
- Mar 17, 2011Beer, Wine and Spirits Producers Urge Congress to Reject the 'Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness' Act of 2011
- Mar 15, 2011Record High 2010 Wine Shipments Make U.S. the World's Largest Wine-Consuming Nation
- Mar 9, 2011Lifestyle Release: Escape to California Wine Country for Earth Day this April With Eco-friendly Events and Travel Deals
- Feb 22, 2011California Boosts 2010 U.S. Wine Exports to Record Year
- Jan 27, 2011Lifestyle Release: Escape to Romantic California Wine Country this Valentine's Day
- Jan 20, 2011California Wineries Celebrate 2011 Anniversaries
- Jan 18, 2011Wine Institute Launches New Global Branding Campaign
- Nov 29, 20102010 California Harvest Report
- Nov 16, 2010California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Receives California's Top Environmental Award
- Sep 29, 2010Wine Institute Makes a Strong Case to Reject H.R. 5034
- Aug 25, 2010Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2010 California Wine Month
- Jul 9, 2010Defeat H.R. 5034. Stop the Wholesaler Monopoly Protection Bill
- Jul 6, 2010Wine Institute Names Tom LaFaille Director of International Trade Policy
- Jun 25, 2010New Research: Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping
- Jun 11, 2010Tom Klein of Rodney Strong Vineyards Elected 2010-2011 Wine Institute Chairman
- Mar 12, 20102009 U.S. Wine Exports Are Down But Positive Fourth Quarter Gives Cause For Optimism
- Jan 13, 2010California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Launches Third-Party Certification Program
- Jan 13, 2010California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Launches Third-Party Certification Program
- Jan 6, 20102009 California Wine Vintage is High in Quality and Quantity
- Dec 1, 2009New Generation Vintners and Growers Exchange Dialogue on California Wine Trends
- Oct 15, 2009New Study Reveals High Use of Environmentally-Friendly Practices in California Winegrape Vineyards
- Sep 8, 2009NEW VIDEO Highlights California Sustainable Winegrowing
- Aug 27, 2009Celebrate California Wine Month With September Winery Events
- Aug 24, 2009Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2009 California Wine Month:
- Jul 27, 2009Lifestyle Release: California-Style Wine and Food
- Jul 1, 2009Lifestyle Release: Fascinating Facts About California Wine
- Jun 11, 2009Wine Institute Celebrates 75 Years
- Jun 10, 2009Ray Chadwick of Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Elected 2009-2010 Wine Institute Chairman
- May 26, 2009Wine Institute Presents Leadership Award to Congressman Dennis Cardoza
- Apr 16, 2009California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Highlights Progress in Energy Savings
- Apr 8, 20092008 California Wine Shipments Hold Steady Amid Economic Downturn
- Mar 31, 2009New California Wine Varietals Quench America’s Thirst For Diversity
- Mar 11, 2009CSWA Offers Free Grower Guide on Reducing Risk Through Sustainable Winegrowing
- Mar 11, 2009CSWA Offers Free Grower Guide on Reducing Risk Through Sustainable Winegrowing
- Feb 25, 2009U.S. Wine Exports Surpass $1 Billion in 2008
- Feb 10, 20092008 California Harvest and Crush Report
- Jan 26, 2009Winter Is Reason to Visit California Wine Country
- Dec 16, 2008Free Sustainable Management of Winery Water and Associated Energy workshops offered
- Oct 14, 2008Linsey Simpson Gallagher to Join Wine Institute as Director of International Marketing
- Oct 10, 2008New DiscoverCaliforniaWine.com Web Site
- Sep 2, 2008Winery Events Abound This September for California Wine Month
- Aug 21, 2008Wine Institute Elects New Board of Directors
- Jul 16, 2008Comprehensive Guide Published on Sustainable Management of Winery Water and Associated Energy
- Jul 16, 2008Comprehensive Guide Published on Sustainable Management of Winery Water and Associated Energy
- Jul 15, 2008Wine Institute Appoints Allison Jordan Director of Environmental Affairs
- Jul 9, 2008Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2008 California Wine Month
- Jun 19, 2008Margaret Duckhorn of Duckhorn Wine Company Elected 2008-09 Wine Institute Chairman
- May 13, 2008Wine Institute Presents Leadership Award to Congressman Sam Farr
- Apr 22, 2008Drink a Toast to a Healthy Planet
- Mar 31, 2008CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH ECO-FRIENDLY CALIFORNIA WINE: 10 Reasons to Toast the Day with Sustainably-Grown California Wine
- Jan 31, 2008Wine Institute and CAWG to Collaborate on "California First" 2008 Campaign
- Jan 30, 2008California Travel & Tourism Commission and Wine Institute Launch National "Land of Wine and Food" Campaign
- Jan 28, 2008Wine Institute and International Partners to Release New Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Accounting Tool
- Jan 28, 2008Wine Institute and International Partners to Release New Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Accounting Tool
- Jan 17, 2008California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance to Receive Grants from NFWF and DPR for Survey and Integrated Pest Management
- Oct 12, 2007USDA and CDFA Award Grants to the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance for Risk Management and Climate Change
- Aug 21, 2007California Travel & Tourism Commission and Wine Institute Form Historic Partnership to Promote Culinary Travel
- Jul 9, 2007USDA Awards $607,500 Conservation Grant to California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
- Jul 8, 2007Wine Institute Applauds USTR Challenge to India's Excessive Duties on U.S. Wines
- Jun 13, 2007Jasper Indelicato of Delicato Family Vineyards Elected 2007-08 Wine Institute Chairman
- May 18, 2007Wine Institute Presents First Annual Leadership Award to Congressmen Mike Thompson and George Radanovich
- Apr 29, 2007September is California Wine Month
- Apr 3, 2007California Wine: A Signature California Industry (PDF)
- Mar 9, 2007Wine Institute Applauds USTR Challenge to India's Excessive Duties on U.S. Wines
- Jan 17, 2007U.S. Wine, Grapes and Grape Products Contribute $162 Billion to Economy
- Dec 7, 2006California Sustainable Winegrowing Report Reflects Increased Adoption of "Green" Practices
- Dec 7, 2006California Wine Has $51.8 Billion Economic Impact on State and $125.3 Billion on the U.S. Economy
- Dec 7, 2006California Sustainable Winegrowing Report Reflects Increased Adoption of "Green" Practices
- Aug 10, 2006Wine Institute Statement on WSWA Survey
- Jun 14, 2006Paul Dolan Elected Wine Institute Chairman
- May 2, 2006Governor Schwarzenegger Declares September California Wine Month
- May 1, 2006California Marks 150th Anniversary Of Gold Discovery
- Jan 5, 2006U.S. Wine Consumer Research
- Nov 5, 2005Free Workshops to Help California Wineries and Vineyards Conserve Energy and Save Money
- Aug 24, 2005Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September "California Wine Celebration"
- Jun 15, 2005Eric P. Wente elected Wine Institute Chairman
- May 16, 2005Wine Institute Welcomes Supreme Court Decision
- Mar 14, 2005California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Announces New Officers and Managing Director
- Dec 3, 2004Wine Institute Welcomes Supreme Court Review
- Dec 2, 2004Governor Schwarzenegger Gives Top Environmental Award to California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
- Jun 22, 2004Economic Importance of California Wine is $45.4 Billion to State
- Oct 29, 2003Wine Institute Statement on Direct Shipping
- Oct 3, 2003Wine Institute and CAWG Receive IPM Innovator Award
- Jul 3, 2003Wine Institute Applauds FTC Report on Direct Shipping
- Jun 11, 2003Wine Institute Announces Robert P. Koch as President and Chief Executive Officer
- Feb 28, 2003TTB Lifts Moratorium on Health-related Wine Labels
- Jul 10, 2002Minnesota: Proposed Amendments to Rules for Governing Liquor (PDF)
- May 20, 2002State Clarifies Regulations for Water Use in Wine Production (PDF)
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