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Tuesday, 31 March 2009 12:29 |
Emerging Varietals in California
Although California Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot are still by far the most popular varietal wines in the U.S., comprising more than half of all California table wine sold in the U.S last year, *recent data shows that the state’s winegrowers and vintners are increasingly catering to wine enthusiasts’ thirst for varietal diversity. From winegrape acreage to the annual crush, a new crop of “emerging” varietals such as Pinot Gris/Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are gaining in wine production all over the Golden State. Vintners are also increasingly blending new combinations of popular and less-familiar varietals.
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Friday, 21 July 2006 10:13 |
The Importance of Winegrapes to California's Economy
California has a rich history of winegrape production, dating back to 1778 with the Spanish Missions. Today, the winegrape industry contributes to California's economy in diverse ways. It generates jobs, exports, tax revenues, tourism, and of course, outstanding wines. It is also the center of intense global competition that may seriously affect the future of these benefits.
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Friday, 21 July 2006 10:11 |
Tremendous Growth
The California winegrape and wine community has become an integral part of the California landscape and culture. With winegrapes growing in 47 of the State's 58 counties, covering an acreage of 477,000, Californians and those visiting the state have the opportunity to visit wine regions almost anywhere they go. There are now over 4,600 winegrape growers in the state, supplying the 2,275 bonded wineries. The wine industry and its allied industries employ over 309,000 full time equivalent positions and help to generate an economic impact of $51.8 billion for the California economy - making wine California's #1 finished agricultural product.
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