Growers to Deliver Statewide Insights on the 2026 Winegrape Harvest
September 22, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) will host its 2nd annual virtual...
New collection gives wine lovers another way to celebrate California wine and show their support
September 1, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — California wine represents more than what’s in the...
AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) Approved by CA Assembly on Bipartisan 67-0 Vote
SACRAMENTO, CA – May 27, 2026 – Late yesterday, the California State Assembly approved AB 1585 (Connolly &...
John Chandler Named Chair
November 21, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election of new officers and directors to its board of...
New website centralizes member resources and amplifies CAWG’s voice.
October 20, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has launched a redesigned website and...
How Constellation Brands' Wine Exit Reflects a Changing Industry: The uproar surrounding the news report that Constellation Brands, once the second largest wine company in the United States, was trying...
SACRAMENTO, December 16, 2024 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of steadfast advocacy and leadership on behalf of...
Wait, the Cheapest Bottle on a Wine List Costs How Much Now?: Less than a decade ago, it was routine to find great wines under $40 at top New York City restaurants. What happens when even entry-level wines...
Bomb Blows Up French Wine War: A dispute between French producers and importers of Spanish wine is getting darker, with violence returning to the south of France...
SACRAMENTO, January 19, 2024 – This week, Assemblywoman Dawn Addis, (D-Morro Bay) introduced AB 1861 to extend a vital program within the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that...
Italian Watchdog Launches Wine Bottle Cartel Investigation: The Italian competition authority, the Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), has launched an investigation into a possible...
SACRAMENTO, September 14, 2023 –This week, SB 659 (Ashby, D-Sacramento), which is co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), cleared its final legislative hurdle and...
SACRAMENTO, April 26, 2023 – Today, the Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement approved SB 375 (Alvarado-Gil, D-Jackson) by a 3-1 vote. SB 375 will provide employers with...
How a California Premium Winery Quickly Flipped Its Boomer-Dominated Consumer Base to Younger Generations: Amid more sobering reports this month that wine is becoming an increasingly tougher sell to younger,...
SACRAMENTO, December 6, 2022–The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced the selection of Central Coast grower Dana Merrill as the 2023 Grower of the Year, and employment and...
SACRAMENTO, July 26, 2022 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced its endorsement of John Duarte for the 13th Congressional District.
Duarte has a proven track...
