California Association of Winegrape Growers An organization formed to represent the interests of wine grape growers (like us!) through advocacy with state government and in Washington D.C. An excellent information resource for growers and others interested in the business of growing wine grapes. www.cawg.org

Wine Institute A public policy advocacy organization representing California wineries. www.wineinstitute.org

WineAmerica A grass roots lobbying organization representing wineries nationwide. www.wineamerica.org

Family Winemakers of California A group which promotes the rights and interests of California wineries. www.familywinemakers.org

Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association An association dedicated to the promotion of Monterey wines and events (hurrah!). Site includes calendar of events, contacts, history of our region and more! www.montereywines.org

Free the Grapes! An org formed to ensure that consumers can buy and receive wine directly. An issue near and dear to our hearts - if you have ever had trouble getting wine shipped to your home or you live in a so-called "felony" state, either move or check this one out! www.freethegrapes.org

American Vineyard Foundation A non-profit scientific and educational org formed to fund and manage research in viticulture and enology. www.avf.org

wineanswers.com If you've got a wine question, they've got the answer. Named a USA Today Hot Site, this site features wine facts, articles and quizzes and a quick way to answer any question you may have about wine. www.wineanswers.com

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