AB 1585 requires wine labeled “American” to be made from 100% U.S.-grown grapes
January 14, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — Today, Assemblymembers Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) and Central Valley Assemblymember...
August Marks Family Winemakers Month: 35 Years of Advocating for Family-Owned Wineries: Statewide campaign urges support for independent wineries amid shifting consumer trends and economic headwinds.....
Statewide campaign urges support for independent wineries amid shifting consumer trends and economic headwinds.
July 30, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — This August, Family Winemakers...
Referendum Passes to Continue the Pierce's Disease Control Program: The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially certified the results of the Winegrape Grower Continuation Referendum...
June 27, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially certified the results of the Winegrape Grower Continuation Referendum for the Pierce’s Disease...
With less than 40% of ballots returned, industry leaders call for immediate action
June 3, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — With less than two weeks remaining until the extended voting deadline, the California...
SACRAMENTO, August 30, 2024 – This week, Governor Newsom signed AB 1861 (Addis, D-Morro Bay) to extend a vital program within the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that protects...
January Deep Freeze Causes Near-Total Loss in Okanagan Vineyards: The Okanagan’s grape crop has been decimated by a mid-January freeze with losses expected to approach 100 percent this year...
(Windsor, CA – Monday, February 12) – Family Winemakers of California (FWC), the pioneering organization founded in 1990 to unite family-owned and operated wineries, is proud to announce...
A collective research platform and staff education services enable small business competition with large corporates.
Thursday, November 30, 2023 – Independent growers and vintners face two major challenges...
