California Wine Industry Faces 9.1% Sales Drop as Tens of Thousands of Vineyard Acres Abandoned - Dining and Cooking

California Wine Industry Faces 9.1% Sales Drop as Tens of Thousands of Vineyard Acres Abandoned - Dining and Cooking

California’s wine grape industry is facing a significant challenge as tens of thousands of acres of vineyards have been abandoned or left unharvested. This development comes after several years of declining grape prices, rising input costs, and shifting consumer preferences, all of which have put pressure on growers and wineries across the state. Jeff Bitter, [...]