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 (2016)
$22,327,401[1]
Expenses (2016)$21,144,497[1]
Employees (2015)
43[1]
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "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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