California wine industry sees decline, new report shows

It's been a rough year for California wine growers as a new report shows the industry was down almost 9% in 2023. Growers in Lodi say it's been a challenge but it's one they're ready to take on.

[@lutomson3496]

blaming it on other countries is pathetic..blame it on the states laws expensive electricity etc

[@bernardwylie9760]

The fact that you’re more doom and gloom than the wine growers in this report shows you’re just trying to be partisan. It’s a combination of factors, and it’s only a 9% decline, one good year and they’ll be hand over fist again. I buy Lodi wine all the time, cheaper than the Napa stuff.

[@ChodaStanks]

Just lower the prices

[@MrTM-fg6zn]

Mass production led to crap.. Drink organic small farms only.

[@blomegoog]

cali wine no longer a thing. poor quality. too much sulfite allergy. now we only do australian organic.

[@jmd1743]

I heard a good explanation, the wine makers stressed out the soil by over harvesting on the land.