ABOUT US

We are a steadfast advocate for the rights, interests, and growth of California wineries, especially small and family-owned producers.

In an ever-evolving industry, wineries face a myriad of challenges—many of them intricate and far-reaching. Family Winemakers of California is at the forefront, addressing these issues through strategic advocacy and impactful action. 

We advocate for the following issues on your behalf:  

• Direct to Consumer Sales and Shipping
• Direct to Trade Sales and Shipping
• Excise Tax
• Sales Tax
• Licensing (Both In-State and Out-of-State Entities)
• E-Commerce
• "Subscription" Laws
• Labor Laws
• Land Use Laws
• Minimum Wage Laws (State and Federal)
• Water Rights
• Storm Water Run-Off
• Operations Waste Stream control and mitigation
• Waste water treatment
• Internal Water Recycling/Reuse
• CO2 Emissions Management
• Green Waste Recycling
• Recycling / Bottle Bills
• FDA Labeling Rules
• FDA Food Safety Management
• TTB Package Rules
• Export Rules
• Import Rules
• Tariffs
• OSHA / State OSHA
• Credit Card processor monopoly