08/03/2026
Recent news headlines state āCalifornia w**e industry is hurting so badly, they are burning their vineyardsā
Thatās not true.
Burn piles are common farming practice, itās a way all farmers get rid of waste, itās been common practice for MANY years.
The w**e industry is shifting, things changed and growers are ripping out vineyards for various reasons:
Itās smart to do mass replanting in a down market because it takes 3-5 years for a healthy crop.
Cost savings, and replanting to another varietal.
Farming practices are different now than they were 25+ years ago, some farmers are replanting to make better use of the space.
Donāt listen to click bait headlines, the w**e countries in California has many reasons to visit- many w**eries are part of historic landmark sites, have rich history, beautiful grounds, stunning views, and great w**es.
Visit family owned w**eries this season, donāt let news headlines scare you away! š
Photo is from Napa Valley Register - showing this is common practice in all regions.