The following data is from the California 2022 Grape Crush Report published by the USDA. The trends show where we've been in the last few years during a boom economy, forest fires, and a pandemic. This data is for the entire state. Note that the majority of the grapes come from the vast San Joaquin Valley and go primarily into inexpensive wines. Also note that, in some instances, the report also shows table grapes.
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| Total grapes crushed over the last decade |
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| Wine grapes by variety Rubired is a hybrid grown in the Central Valley Used in the production of Mega Purple additive |
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| Price paid per ton of grapes One ton equals about 25 cases of wine |
Looking at 2021 vs. 2022 these major wine grape varieties shows the biggest change:
Large percentage increase in tons harvested: Albariño, Alicante Bouschet, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, Riesling, Rubired, Syrah.
Large percentage decrease in tons harvested: Gewurztraminer.
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