An Independent Benchmark for California’s Wine-Grape Economy
The California Wine Market Index™ (CWMI) is an independent, data-driven benchmark designed to measure long-term changes in California’s wine-grape market using publicly available statewide production, purchased-tonnage, and grower-price data.
2025 Market Dashboard
78.04
Current CWMI
-11.8%
Annual Change
CWMI Annual Change
2024–2025
1,962,614
Purchased Wine-Grape Tons
California Statewide
$985.61
Average Price /Ton
Statewide Weighted Average
California Wine Market Index historical trend from 2000 through 2025 showing major market inflection points, the 2000 benchmark level, the 2018 historical peak, and the 2025 CWMI value of 78.04. Figure 1. The California Wine Market Index™ has experienced multiple market cycles since 2000, culminating in a 2025 value of 78.04, an 11.8% decline from 2024.
The market-period labels shown in the chart provide descriptive context for broad movements in the CWMI over time. They are intended as interpretive reference points and do not represent independently defined economic cycles or forecasts.
2025 Market Summary
The California Wine Market Index™ (CWMI) closed at 78.04 in 2025, the lowest value in the verified 2000–2025 historical series. The Index declined 11.8% from 2024, as statewide purchased wine-grape tonnage fell to 1,962,614 tons and the weighted-average grower price declined to $985.61 per ton. These results reflect continued weakness in California’s wine-grape market and underscore the value of an independent benchmark for evaluating long-term market conditions.
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