CA AR9

Recognizes California's historic vineyards planted in the late 19th through mid-20th centuries as significant contributors to the state's economy and global wine reputation

Acknowledges historic vineyards as survivors of phylloxera, economic downturns, prohibition, and world wars that are found throughout California from the Sierra foothills to the Sonoma coast

Notes that historic vineyards preserve wine grape budwood, genetic material, and past agricultural practices including head-trained vines, dry farming, and interplanted field blends

Recognizes most historic vineyards as family-owned operations requiring special care to maintain older, less productive vines

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for appropriate distribution