Random Wine Statistics
by Jessyca Frederick
Photo credit: VineSmart.com - Grapevines in Tulare County
California exports relatively little wine (100 million gallons, half in bulk at just over $4 per gallon; sales in bottle average $11.60 per gallon.) Lapsley pointed out that low-cost wine is made from inexpensive grapes, most from the San Joaquin Valley. The districts south of the Delta grew 52% of all grapes crushed in 2009. – Wines & Vines
Monday as I drove through the very flat, relentlessly hot, and not to mention smoggy San Joaquin Valley from CA-46 south, I couldn’t help but notice the abundance of grapevines growing along I-5. I said to Mitch, “Maybe they’re for raisins and table grapes?” But they’re for wine?!
According to the Wine Institute, California supplied 61% of all wine sold in the U.S. (about 30% is imported). Wines retailing for less than $7/bottle represented 72% of the total, and fully 30% sold for less than $3 per bottle. - Wines & Vines
When I think about how much wine we drink within California and how much of it is “premium” or even in the $10-15 range, this statistic makes me stop wondering why more people in the country don’t drink wine! All they’ve got access to is plonk!
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July 7th, 2010 at 9:05 am
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July 30th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Hi Arianna,
Getting smart with wine and wine choosing is my new mindset for now. Thank you for the post.
BTW, I wanted to ask you a question about your blog but I couldn't find a contact form. Let me know if I can email you!
April
July 30th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Hi Arianna,
Getting smart with wine and wine choosing is my new mindset for now. Thank you for the post.
BTW, I wanted to ask you a question about your blog but I couldn't find a contact form. Let me know if I can email you!
April