Sonoma County may self-impose a small wine tax, PR campaign to boost industry

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. The California wine industry, a major economic force in the state’s agricultural and tourism base, is finding itself a bit unloved by younger generations.

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What we know:One of the state’s best-known wine counties is taking some steps to find that love.

The plan is to take a wonderful, traditional, ancient foodstuff and introduce it to folks who seem to eschew it and ignore it. That takes money.

Sonoma County vintners and grape growers are considering a self-imposed tax to establish a Sonoma County Wine Improvement District.

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