Sales are so low, California wineries are burning their vineyards
California wineries are facing such dire market conditions that some are destroying their own vineyards rather than harvesting grapes. The story highlights an oversupply crisis and collapsing prices that have made continued production economically unviable, signalling significant stress in one of the world's largest wine regions and potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in global wine markets.
Originally published by San Francisco Examiner
Read full articleMore like this
Vinetur
Global Shoppers Show Willingness to Pay 9.7% More for Sustainable Products Despite Inflation
Vinetur
Global Wine Barrel Market Surges as Premium Wine Demand Drives $2.23 Billion Valuation by 2036
Vinetur
Non-Alcoholic Wines Gain Ground as Global Drinking Habits Shift
Vino Joy News
South Korea Wine Imports: Imports Fall by Volume but Rise in Value in H1 2026
Vinetur
California wine sales to Canada fell 77.7% in 2025
Beverage Daily