2026 California Winegrape Mapping Project Released
Statewide Analysis Identifies 439,115 Standing Acres and 47,229 Acres Removed October 15, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California…
CAWG Announces 2027 Awards of Excellence Recipients
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines named Grower of the Year; Jeff Bitter named Leader of the Year September…
CAWG Launches California Wine Merchandise for California Wine Month
New collection gives wine lovers another way to celebrate California wine and show their support September 1, 2026…
California Winegrape Community Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader John Ledbetter
Former CAWG Chair & Respected Industry Leader Remembered for a Lifetime of Service June 26, 2026 (Sacramento, CA)…
American Wine Legislation Pulled from Agenda in California State Senate
June 23, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) was withdrawn from a Senate committee hearing…
California Winegrape Growers Press Federal Agenda Across Capitol Hill, Agencies, and the White House
June 17, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) led a delegation of growers…
CAWG Foundation Awards $39,000 in Scholarships to Children of California Vineyard Employees
June 1, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation is proud to announce…
American Wine Truth in Labeling Bill Advances to CA Senate
AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) Approved by CA Assembly on Bipartisan 67-0 Vote SACRAMENTO, CA – May 27,…
Appropriations Committee Advances American Wine Truth in Labeling Legislation
AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) Continues in the Legislature May 14, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association…
CAWG Announces Megan Bell as Public Affairs and External Communications Manager
Megan Bell, Public Affairs and External Communications Manager May 13, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of…
CAWG Calls on Industry to Nominate Leaders Making a Difference as Part of 2027 Awards of Excellence Program
Nominations Open Through June 5 May 1, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — At a time when California’s winegrape industry…
Committee Advances American Wine Truth in Labeling Legislation
AB 1585 passes first committee on an 18–0 bipartisan vote April 23, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California…