{"id":11326,"date":"2016-08-08T08:44:32","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T15:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=11326"},"modified":"2016-08-08T08:44:32","modified_gmt":"2016-08-08T15:44:32","slug":"california-wine-shows-strength-in-challenging-economy-from-wine-institute-cawg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2016\/08\/08\/california-wine-shows-strength-in-challenging-economy-from-wine-institute-cawg\/","title":{"rendered":"California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy – from Wine Institute & CAWG"},"content":{"rendered":"

2015 Annual Economic Impact Grows to $57.6 Billion in California, $114.1 Billion in U.S.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The California wine and winegrape sector and allied businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $57.6 billion annually to the state\u2019s economy and $114.1 billion annually to the U.S. economy according to a new report commissioned by Wine Institute<\/a> and the California Association of Winegrape Growers<\/a>. California wineries and vineyards also directly and indirectly generate 325,000 jobs in California and 786,000 jobs across the nation. The report, \u201cThe Economic Impact of California Wine and Grapes 2015\u201d prepared by John Dunham & Associates of New York, was presented at a Joint Informational Hearing of the California Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Assembly Select Committee on Wine held at UC Davis.<\/p>\n

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The report shows growth of 17% in statewide impact (from $49.2 to $57.6 billion) and 19% in national impact (from $96.0 to $114.1 billion) in the past seven years. This strong growth during a period that started with the Great Recession and continued with slow recovery shows the strength and resiliency of the nation\u2019s number one wine-producing state as a positive economic force across the nation. John Dunham & Associates used new methodology for the 2015 report and has also adjusted the 2008 economic impact numbers so that the comparison in growth would be comparable.<\/p>\n

\u201cCalifornia wine is an economic engine for our nation. Our predominantly small, family-owned businesses create jobs, pay significant taxes, and give back generously to charities and communities,\u201d said Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P. (Bobby) Koch. \u201cThese are significant accomplishments when the strong dollar and pressure from imports make the U.S. the most competitive wine market in the world, and we continue to face the threat of increased taxes and regulation at every level of government.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cVineyards and wineries are iconic images of the California landscape, but today’s report reminds us that wine and winegrapes are also integral to a vibrant state economy,\u201d said California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre. \u201cThe scenic views and tasting rooms found in wine country attracted nearly 24 million tourist visits in 2015, and the commitment of California growers and vintners to sustainable practices forms a foundation that supports 325,000 jobs while also promoting important social and environmental benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report measures the full economic impact of the wine and grape industries in terms of employment, wages, taxes, tourism spending and visits, and charitable giving. It uses a standard and widely used methodology which includes direct, indirect and induced economic impact in order to present the full picture. The IMPLAN model, developed by the U.S. Forest Service and University of Minnesota, is used by many companies around the world as well as government agencies such as the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Economic Research Service and Federal Reserve Bank. For a copy of the methodology, click here. <\/a><\/p>\n

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Impact of California wine and winegrapes on the U.S. economy in 2015:<\/strong><\/p>\n