California wine exports increased 77 percent in value and were shipped to 125 countries

U.S. wine exports, 95 percent from California, reached a record high $951 million in 2007, an 8.6 percent jump from the previous year, according to a report Friday from the Wine Institute, the industry’s lobby. Volume shipments in 2007 increased 12 percent to 453 million liters, compared to 2006.

"The long-term sales trend continues to be positive. Over the last decade, U.S. and California wine exports increased 77 percent in value and were shipped to 125 countries," says Joseph Rollo, director of the Wine Institute’s international department.