Wine Labeling Reform Stalls in California

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

California grape growers are demanding wine labels reflect true American origins, pushing for a law that would require “American” wines to be made from 100% domestically grown grapes — echoing beef labeling standards. Their bill, AB 1585, aimed to close a loophole letting up to 25% imported wine blend into American-labeled bottles, passed the Assembly but was recently pulled from Senate committee after global beverage companies opposed it. Supporters, including growers and lawmakers like Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, argue it’s a simple transparency win for consumers and the state’s $80…