perception wrote: Well this is making the US less and less dependent on France and Germany.
Depending on how you look at it; there is no such thing. 100 years ago the most of Europe (especially France) had their vineyards decimated by a tiny bug called Phylloxera. They were mostly replanted with good ole California vines. Interesting side points:
1. The bug came from the U.S in the first place.
2. California is suffering from a similar problem with the same bugs now!
Wineries elsewhere should see a surge in business if they can get the quality up to par.