California Wine Market Index™ News & Updates
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Latest Release
August 2026 — 2025 Annual Report Released
The California Wine Market Index™ has published its 2025 Annual Report. The CWMI closed at 78.04, representing an 11.8% decline from the previous year. The report includes the current benchmark results, historical market trends, statewide purchased wine-grape tonnage, weighted average grower pricing, and benchmark commentary.
Latest Market Perspective
September 28, 2026 — The Market Next Door Is Part of the Market
Mexico is already a $350 million wine import market, yet California does not hold a leading position on its neighbor’s wine shelf. This CWMI Market Perspective asks a simple question: should an international boundary define the limits of California’s market thinking?
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