California’s Grape Glut Was Already Dire

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I thought somebody already started a thread about California vintner's burning vineyards, but I couldn't find it

https://www.inc.com/lucia-auerbach/california-grape-glut-canada-boycott-cost-us-wineries-522-million-dollars/91409624

QuoteAs drinking habits change, economic uncertainty persists, and a grape oversupply crisis grows, California vineyards have taken a big hit. Now, the ongoing tariff battle with Canada has made the situation even more dire.

In 2024, Canada represented 36 percent of U.S. wine exports, with $460 million in annual shipments. According to a report by the Wine Institute, that percentage is more than the total combination of E.U., U.K., and Chinese markets.

Berge told Inc. that the cumulative estimated loss in export value since the restrictions began is now roughly $522 million.



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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/pinot-noir-california-wine-sales-decline.html