CA SCR160

Proclaims September 2024 as California Wine Month to celebrate the state's wine industry and community.

Recognizes California's wine production encompasses 6,200 bonded wineries and 5,900 winegrape growers across 615,000 acres in 49 of the state's 58 counties, producing 81 percent of America's wine.

Acknowledges California wineries' contributions through job creation, tourism revenue, tax generation, environmental stewardship, and charitable giving to local and state communities.

Highlights California's sustainability leadership with approximately 80 percent of California wine made in certified sustainable wineries and over one-half of vineyard acreage certified sustainable.

Notes California's role in global wine exports, accounting for more than 95 percent of the country's wine exports and supporting over 100 wine varieties across nearly 150 American Viticultural Areas.