California AB1585 prohibits wines from using "American" or "United States" labels unless 100% of the grapes are from the U.S.

California AB1585 amends the Business and Professions Code to prohibit wines from using "American" or "United States" labels unless 100% of the grapes are from the U.S. This aims to prevent misleading consumers about the origin of the wine. The bill allows wines to use a truthful, nonmisleading appellation of origin or geographic location if it is located in not more than two counties. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control may seize and dispose of wines labeled in violation of this section.

California AB1585 prohibits wines from using "American" or "United States" labels unless 100% of the grapes are from the U.S.

California AB1585 amends the Business and Professions Code to prohibit wines from using "American" or "United States" labels unless 100% of the grapes are from the U.S. This aims to prevent misleading consumers about the origin of the wine. The bill allows wines to use a truthful, nonmisleading appellation of origin or geographic location if it is located in not more than two counties. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control may seize and dispose of wines labeled in violation of this section.