Bill > AB1585

This bill, for wine bottled on or after July 1, 2027, would require that any wine labeled with the appellation "American" or "United States" must be made from 100% of grapes or agricultural products grown within the United States, a significant change from current federal law which allows up to 25% of wine to be derived from outside the U.S. The bill, which is administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), also grants the ABC the authority to seize any wine found in California that violates this new labeling requirement, and it clarifies that phrases like "American wine" or "USA wine" are covered by this rule, but "North American wine" or "South American wine" are not. This stricter labeling standard aims to ensure consumers are fully aware of the origin of their wine, particularly given California's dominant role in U.S. wine production and its leadership in sustainable practices.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1585