Economic Impact of California Wine

California is the nation’s number one wine state and the source of 81 percent of U.S. wine production. California wine makes a significant contribution to the nation and all fifty states by providing quality jobs, bolstering economies through tourism and taxes and enhancing communities through environmental stewardship and charitable giving.

Economic Impact of California Wine on the U.S. Economy

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    Employs
    786,000 Americans

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    Generates $114 billion in annual economic activity

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    Pays $15.2 billion in taxes Annual local, state and federal business, excise & personal taxes

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    Pays $34.9 billion in wages annually

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Economic Impact of California Wine on the California Economy

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    Employs
    325,000 Californians

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    Generates $57.6 billion in annual economic activity

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    Pays $7.6 billion in taxes $7.6 billion annual total: $4.5 billion in federal taxes, $3.1 billion in California and local taxes

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California Wine Economic Impact Map

California wine impacts the economies of all fifty states. Scroll over states on the map below to see economic highlights of California wine for each state. Click on the link at the bottom of the pop-up box to download reports. Click here for impact by California congressional and legislative district.

California Wine's Annual Impact on