Wine Institute (California)

Wine Institute
Founded1934[1]
94-0987020
Legal status501(c)(6)[1]
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Robert P. Koch[1]
Chairman (2019-2020)
Hank Wetzel
Revenue$22,327,401[1] (2016)
Expenses$21,144,497[1] (2016)
Employees43[1] (2015)
Websitewww.wineinstitute.org

The Wine Institute is a public policy advocacy organization representing over 1,000 California wineries and affiliated businesses.[2] Led by Bobby Koch, its mission is "to initiate state, federal, and international public policy to enhance the environment for the responsible production, consumption and enjoyment of wine."[3] The Wine Institute is the only advocacy group representing the California wine industry at the state, federal and international levels.[4]

The organization's initiatives include:

The Institute is based in San Francisco, with offices in Sacramento, Washington, D.C., six regions of the United States and 16 countries abroad.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Wine Institute. Guidestar. June 30, 2016.
  2. ^ Cone, Tracie (January 31, 2010). "State Wine Shipments Down; First Time Since '93". San Francisco Chronicle. p. D-1. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  3. ^ "Our Mission". The Wine Institute. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  4. ^ "About". The Wine Institute. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
  5. ^ Heeger, Jack (September 7, 2006). "Wine Institute Joins Forces". Napa Valley Register. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  6. ^ Nigro, Dana (January 13, 2010). "California Wine Industry Establishes New Green Certification". Wine Spectator. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
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