50 Years On

California Wines Profile

America’s #1 Wine Producer

California makes 81% of U.S. wine & is world’s 4th-largest producer.

5,900 Winegrape Growers

Winegrapes are grown in 49 of 58 counties.

477,000 Acres of Winegrapes

(193,050 hectares) 154 American Viticultural Areas where vineyards preserve open space & scenic beauty.

Embracing Sustainability

More than 80% of California’s wine is produced in a Certified California Sustainable Winery.

2.76 Million Tons of Winegrapes

Over 110 winegrape varieties contributing to California as a wine & food paradise.

$830 Million in Exports

U.S. wine exports, 95% from California, were 22.4 million cases

Sources: U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, bw166, The Gomberg Fredrikson Report, Global Trade Information Services, California Dept. of Food & Agriculture, California Association of Winegrape Growers and WineBusiness Analytics Winery Database February 2026.