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Posted on 02/19/2026 2:43:05 PM PST by Libloather
Gallo, a major wine manufacturer, announced the closure of a large Napa Valley production facility and the elimination of nearly 100 jobs across Napa and Sonoma counties — a stark sign of the shifting landscape around alcohol consumption in America.
Considered the worlds largest winemaker by volume, Gallo filed a “warning” notice with the California Employment Development Department on Feb. 12, confirming it will permanently pull the cork on The Ranch Winery in St. Helena.
The closure will leave 56 workers high and dry by April 15.
Gallo is also slashing staff at some of its other prestigious labels, including the Louis M. Martini Winery and the Orin Swift Tasting Room in St. Helena, as well as J Vineyards and Frei Ranch in Healdsburg. The moves will impact a total of 93 jobs in a region synonymous with luxury wine and tourism.
The Modesto-based giant has been on a downsizing tear lately. In 2025, it closed Courtside Cellars in San Luis Obispo County, a 300,000-square-foot production facility, and let go of 47 workers.
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56 workers! Imagine my horror!!!
Way to go, Gavin.
Ain’t Communism wonderful California.
Gallo sells “bum wine”, yes?
In other news, Gallo just announced they’re buying the Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky.
I hope they don’t ruin that bourbon — I keep the Small Batch on my bar.
How does this affect Ilhan Omar’s husband’s extensive winery?
Oh, has grabem nuisance cut back?
Paul Masson: “We will sell no wine before it’s bottled”?
So, contrary to the article, alcohol consumption isn’t the problem.
Gallo IS cutting back operations...in California.
They did buy Four Roses distillery in Kentucky.
So, in reality, this is a corporate move from California to Kentucky...keep it up, Gavin...
If and when Kamala Harris ever sobers up for a moment, she will find she has to change her brand of boxed wine.
Well thank goodness it’s not these people:
MD 20/20 (often nicknamed “Mad Dog”) is produced by the Mogen David Wine Company, based in Westfield, New York. The brand is owned by The Wine Group, which is based in Livermore, California.
Ha! Nice try, California Post! It's actually a "stark sign" of fed-up companies trying to do business in California.
Maybe the homeless winds are switching back to Wite Port
Bad noose for those who thought they could hang on.
It's a cutthroat business..
Small boutique wineries are the big thing now. They are doing great here.
Have you heard?
What’s the word?
It’s Thunderbird!
The clock’s running out for globetrotting Newsom
https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/opinion/the-clocks-running-out-for-globetrotting-newsom
“Gallo sells “bum wine”, yes?”
I believe they sell some medium quality wine, but yes they do / did sell it by the gallon jug.
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