California Wine Industry Pours Billions Into State And U.S. Economy
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – California’s wine industry poured jobs and dollars into the economy in 2022. A new report by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) shows that the California wine and winegrape sector added $73 billion annually to the California economy and $170.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy. That comes out to 27 percent growth in statewide impact from $57.6 to $73 billion and 49 percent in national impact from $114.1 to $170.5 billion over the past six years, despite headwinds from the pandemic.
“California wine is an economic force across our nation, proving once again that it is the ultimate value-added, sustainable agricultural product. Our predominantly small, multi-generational family-owned businesses support communities everywhere by growing jobs, generating economic activity, tourism, and tax revenues and generously contributing to charities,” said Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P….
