This measure would proclaim the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, as California Zinfandel Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, as California Zinfandel Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, as California Zinfandel Month.

WHEREAS, The zinfandel grape arrived in California during the 1850s gold rush; and

WHEREAS, Since its arrival in California, zinfandel has consistently been the states most widely planted grape, and remains among grapes in that category in the present day; and

WHEREAS, Zinfandel is a versatile grape that can produce wine that is light and fruity, like Beaujolais, complex, like cabernet or claret, or even syrupy and sweet, like port; and

WHEREAS, Through genetic analysis, Dr. Carole P. Meredith, former professor at the University of California, Davis, traced the zinfandel grapes origins to the Dalmatia region of Croatia, where, as early as the 15th century, it was a staple of the regions economy; and

WHEREAS, Today, California has some of the most exceptional regions in the world for growing the zinfandel grape, from the states cooler regions, which produce wines with red-berry fruit flavors, like raspberry, to its warmer regions, which produce wines with notes of blackberry, anise, and pepper; and

WHEREAS, These regions of the state contain some of the oldest zinfandel vineyards in the world, especially the Lodi viticultural area (Lodi), where 100-year-old vines continue to produce outstanding wine; and

WHEREAS, In Lodi, zinfandel grapes are grown on freestanding, head-trained vines, planted on their own natural roots in the deep, sandy loam soils of the Mokelumne River area, which offer natural protection from the phylloxera louse, and cause the vines to develop stronger, deeper rooting systems to find water; and

WHEREAS, Deep-rooted old vines grow a healthy balance of fruit and canopy, producing high-quality, delicious fruit, but this method of growth, fundamental to Lodis terroir, is expensive to maintain, as pruning, leaf-pulling, shoot-thinning, and harvesting are done by hand; and

WHEREAS, Due to labor shortages, some growers are uprooting old zinfandel vines and replacing them with more lucrative varieties that are easier and less expensive to grow; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, Kevin Phillips, Vice President of Operations for Michael David Winery and Phillips Farms, estimated that 10 percent of Lodis old vine plantings would be pulled that year, describing this loss as living history being demolished; and

WHEREAS, In the face of new challenges to the venerable zinfandel grape, which might be known as Californias heritage grape, zinfandel wine deserves renewed recognition for its unique contributions to this state and compelling character; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes zinfandel wine for its cultural and historical contribution to California, and its importance to the states wine industry, by proclaiming the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, to be California Zinfandel Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The zinfandel grape arrived in California during the 1850s gold rush; and

WHEREAS, Since its arrival in California, zinfandel has consistently been the states most widely planted grape, and remains among grapes in that category in the present day; and

WHEREAS, Zinfandel is a versatile grape that can produce wine that is light and fruity, like Beaujolais, complex, like cabernet or claret, or even syrupy and sweet, like port; and

WHEREAS, Through genetic analysis, Dr. Carole P. Meredith, former professor at the University of California, Davis, traced the zinfandel grapes origins to the Dalmatia region of Croatia, where, as early as the 15th century, it was a staple of the regions economy; and

WHEREAS, Today, California has some of the most exceptional regions in the world for growing the zinfandel grape, from the states cooler regions, which produce wines with red-berry fruit flavors, like raspberry, to its warmer regions, which produce wines with notes of blackberry, anise, and pepper; and

WHEREAS, These regions of the state contain some of the oldest zinfandel vineyards in the world, especially the Lodi viticultural area (Lodi), where 100-year-old vines continue to produce outstanding wine; and

WHEREAS, In Lodi, zinfandel grapes are grown on freestanding, head-trained vines, planted on their own natural roots in the deep, sandy loam soils of the Mokelumne River area, which offer natural protection from the phylloxera louse, and cause the vines to develop stronger, deeper rooting systems to find water; and

WHEREAS, Deep-rooted old vines grow a healthy balance of fruit and canopy, producing high-quality, delicious fruit, but this method of growth, fundamental to Lodis terroir, is expensive to maintain, as pruning, leaf-pulling, shoot-thinning, and harvesting are done by hand; and

WHEREAS, Due to labor shortages, some growers are uprooting old zinfandel vines and replacing them with more lucrative varieties that are easier and less expensive to grow; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, Kevin Phillips, Vice President of Operations for Michael David Winery and Phillips Farms, estimated that 10 percent of Lodis old vine plantings would be pulled that year, describing this loss as living history being demolished; and

WHEREAS, In the face of new challenges to the venerable zinfandel grape, which might be known as Californias heritage grape, zinfandel wine deserves renewed recognition for its unique contributions to this state and compelling character; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes zinfandel wine for its cultural and historical contribution to California, and its importance to the states wine industry, by proclaiming the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, to be California Zinfandel Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The zinfandel grape arrived in California during the 1850s gold rush; and

WHEREAS, Since its arrival in California, zinfandel has consistently been the states most widely planted grape, and remains among grapes in that category in the present day; and

WHEREAS, Zinfandel is a versatile grape that can produce wine that is light and fruity, like Beaujolais, complex, like cabernet or claret, or even syrupy and sweet, like port; and

WHEREAS, Through genetic analysis, Dr. Carole P. Meredith, former professor at the University of California, Davis, traced the zinfandel grapes origins to the Dalmatia region of Croatia, where, as early as the 15th century, it was a staple of the regions economy; and

WHEREAS, Today, California has some of the most exceptional regions in the world for growing the zinfandel grape, from the states cooler regions, which produce wines with red-berry fruit flavors, like raspberry, to its warmer regions, which produce wines with notes of blackberry, anise, and pepper; and

WHEREAS, These regions of the state contain some of the oldest zinfandel vineyards in the world, especially the Lodi viticultural area (Lodi), where 100-year-old vines continue to produce outstanding wine; and

WHEREAS, In Lodi, zinfandel grapes are grown on freestanding, head-trained vines, planted on their own natural roots in the deep, sandy loam soils of the Mokelumne River area, which offer natural protection from the phylloxera louse, and cause the vines to develop stronger, deeper rooting systems to find water; and

WHEREAS, Deep-rooted old vines grow a healthy balance of fruit and canopy, producing high-quality, delicious fruit, but this method of growth, fundamental to Lodis terroir, is expensive to maintain, as pruning, leaf-pulling, shoot-thinning, and harvesting are done by hand; and

WHEREAS, Due to labor shortages, some growers are uprooting old zinfandel vines and replacing them with more lucrative varieties that are easier and less expensive to grow; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, Kevin Phillips, Vice President of Operations for Michael David Winery and Phillips Farms, estimated that 10 percent of Lodis old vine plantings would be pulled that year, describing this loss as living history being demolished; and

WHEREAS, In the face of new challenges to the venerable zinfandel grape, which might be known as Californias heritage grape, zinfandel wine deserves renewed recognition for its unique contributions to this state and compelling character; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes zinfandel wine for its cultural and historical contribution to California, and its importance to the states wine industry, by proclaiming the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, to be California Zinfandel Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 227

Author: Cooper (D), et al.

Introduced: 4/30/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/27/18

SUBJECT: California Zinfandel Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, as California Zinfandel Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The zinfandel grape arrived in California during the 1850s gold rush. Since its arrival in California, zinfandel has consistently been the state’s most widely planted grape, and remains among grapes in that category in the present day.
2. Zinfandel is a versatile grape that can produce wine that is light and fruity, like Beaujolais, complex, like cabernet or claret, or even syrupy and sweet, like port.
3. Today, California has some of the most exceptional regions in the world for growing the zinfandel grape, from the state’s cooler regions, which produce wines with red-berry fruit flavors, like raspberry, to its warmer regions, which produce wines with notes of blackberry, anise, and pepper.
4. These regions of the state contain some of the oldest zinfandel vineyards in the world, especially the Lodi viticultural area (“Lodi”), where 100-year-old vines continue to produce outstanding wine.
5. Deep-rooted old vines grow a healthy balance of fruit and canopy, producing high-quality, delicious fruit, but this method of growth, fundamental to Lodi’s terroir, is expensive to maintain, as pruning, leaf-pulling, shoot-thinning, and harvesting are done by hand.
6. Due to labor shortages, some growers are uprooting old zinfandel vines and replacing them with more lucrative varieties that are easier and less expensive to grow.

This resolution recognizes zinfandel wine for its cultural and historical contribution to California, and its importance to the state’s wine industry, by proclaiming the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, to be California Zinfandel Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/29/18)

California Association of Winegrape Growers

Family Winemakers of California

Fry & Son, LLC

Kautz Farms

Lodi District Grape Growers Association

Mohr-Fry Ranches

Oak Farm Vineyards

San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation

The Dancing Fox Winery, Brewery & Restaurant

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/29/18)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/30/18 20:34:31

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 227

Author:(Cooper)

As Introduced Ver:April 30, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, as California Zinfandel Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The zinfandel grape arrived in California during the 1850s gold rush; and, since its arrival, zinfandel has consistently been the state's most widely planted grape, and remains among grapes in that category in the present day.
2. Zinfandel is a versatile grape that can produce wine that is light and fruity, like Beaujolais, complex, like cabernet or claret, or even syrupy and sweet, like port.
3. Today, California has some of the most exceptional regions in the world for growing the zinfandel grape, from the state's cooler regions, which produce wines with red-berry fruit flavors, like raspberry, to its warmer regions, which produce wines with notes of blackberry, anise, and pepper.
4. These regions of the state contain some of the oldest zinfandel vineyards in the world, especially the Lodi viticulture area ("Lodi"), where 100-year-old vines continue to produce outstanding wine.
5. Deep-rooted old vines grow a healthy balance of fruit and canopy, producing high-quality, delicious fruit, but this method of growth, fundamental to Lodi's terroir, is expensive to maintain, as pruning, leaf-pulling, shoot-thinning, and harvesting are done by hand.
6. Due to labor shortages, some growers are uprooting old zinfandel vines and replacing them with more lucrative varieties that are easier and less expensive to grow. In 2017, Kevin Phillips, Vice President of Operations for Michael David Winery and Phillips Farms, estimated that 10% of Lodi's old vine plantings would be pulled that year, describing this loss as "living history being demolished."
7. In the face of new challenges to the venerable zinfandel grape, which might be known as California's heritage grape, zinfandel wine deserves renewed recognition for its unique contributions to this state and compelling character.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002903

Date of Hearing: May 10, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 227

Author:(Cooper) – As Introduced Ver:April 30, 2018

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of May 2018, and each May thereafter, as California Zinfandel Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The zinfandel grape arrived in California during the 1850s gold rush; and, since its arrival, zinfandel has consistently been the state’s most widely planted grape, and remains among grapes in that category in the present day.
2. Zinfandel is a versatile grape that can produce wine that is light and fruity, like Beaujolais, complex, like cabernet or claret, or even syrupy and sweet, like port.
3. Today, California has some of the most exceptional regions in the world for growing the zinfandel grape, from the state’s cooler regions, which produce wines with red-berry fruit flavors, like raspberry, to its warmer regions, which produce wines with notes of blackberry, anise, and pepper.
4. These regions of the state contain some of the oldest zinfandel vineyards in the world, especially the Lodi viticulture area (“Lodi”), where 100-year-old vines continue to produce outstanding wine.
5. Deep-rooted old vines grow a healthy balance of fruit and canopy, producing high-quality, delicious fruit, but this method of growth, fundamental to Lodi’s terroir, is expensive to maintain, as pruning, leaf-pulling, shoot-thinning, and harvesting are done by hand.
6. Due to labor shortages, some growers are uprooting old zinfandel vines and replacing them with more lucrative varieties that are easier and less expensive to grow. In 2017, Kevin Phillips, Vice President of Operations for Michael David Winery and Phillips Farms, estimated that 10 percent of Lodi’s old vine plantings would be pulled that year, describing this loss as “living history being demolished.”
7. In the face of new challenges to the venerable zinfandel grape, which might be known as California’s heritage grape, zinfandel wine deserves renewed recognition for its unique contributions to this state and compelling character.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800