Happy Lunar New Year! We raise a glass to the incoming Year of the Rabbit! The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. It's long ears gather good fortune and "leaps" into the new year bringing hope for many good things to transpire. We wish you all to have an abundant 2023!

Earlier this week we shared the overall report for the entire American wine industry, and now it's time to dive into the California 2022 report! The report shows 27% growth in statewide impact (from $57.6 to $73 billion) and 49% in national impact (from $114.1 to $170.5 billion) over the past six years. This robust expansion — during a challenging period that included a devastating pandemic — shows the strength and resiliency of the nation’s top wine-producing state as an economic engine.

The stories of Latinos -- particularly Mexican-Americans — in the wine industry were often relegated to those who prune or graft the vines or work in the cellars. But that's changing as Latino vintners grow in number and influence.

For Sonoma County’s wine industry, which continues to seek innovative ways to grapple with the state’s crippling drought, rainwater capture could be a meaningful step towards reducing its water consumption.

The 2022 National Economic Impact Study of the Wine Industry has been released and highlights the how the industry provides American jobs, attracts tourists, generates taxes, and enhances the quality of life across the country. From generating over $276 billion for the US economy in 2022, to $16.69 billion in annual tourism expenditures, discover the numbers behind the American wine industry in the report at the link below(which also includes detailed data for each state).