It’s the latest struggle for the industry, which has been facing declining sales. Wine lovers might want to adjust their budgets. The 2024 vintage from California has come in well-below expected ...

The Pacific Region Grape Crush Report found the total combined red and white grape crush for 2024 was 2.844 million tons, down from 3.685 million tons in 2023. That works out to a 24% decline.

In France’s Rhône Valley and here in California, winemakers buffer it with oak and wrap it with low-acidity blending grapes such as Marsanne. Donkey & Goat’s 2011 “Stone Crusher” is the ...