date:Jun 18, 2014
y promoting and protecting the interests of California wine and all wine in Washington, D.C., all 50 states and the international arena, said Wente. Preventing punitive taxes and fees, monopoly protection and restrictive trade barriers are part of the vigilant, daily work of Wine Institute. The organization also supports expanding exports, direct-to-consumer shipping, sustainable winegrowing and communicating the values and benefits of the California wine industry. I am honored to chair this vit