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# Calif. Winegrape Growers Tells Leg Priorities
- URL: https://bevnews.net/calif-winegrape-growers/
- Published: 2026-02-12T23:11:10.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-13T05:14:10.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: Legislation

Here are the top legislative priorities for 2026 of the **California Association of Winegrape Growers:** 

- Require wine labeled as "American" be made from 100% American-grown winegrapes. This would ensure that wine labels accurately reflect grape origin, giving consumers confidence in the products they purchase, CAWG says.
- Create a tax credit for agricultural employers to fully offset the costs of overtime wages paid by agricultural employers.
- Expand opportunities for small, non-estate wineries that purchase local grapes to sell wine and offer tastings at certified farmers’ markets, strengthening direct-to-consumer connections and supporting local supply chains.