California wineries forced to torch vineyards in latest drastic move for crippled industry
NY Post | 7/31/26 | Brian GallagherCalifornia’s wine industry has gotten so desperate that one vineyard owner torched his own vines after deciding they were worth more as ashes than grapes. …
“There’s literally no way for me to make money,” the 57-year-old Smith said.
Wine sales have reached a low point not seen in over two decades, which is largely due to American’s recent aversion to alcohol in general.
I’d drink it if it didn’t taste like wine. Just can’t stand the taste. Maybe it’s good for extinguishing wildfires.
Sorry…there is no way.
I like an occasional shot of tequila because Pino Noir has tasted like crap lately and I can’t even drink Merlot from the US – it’s so acidic – I’ve switched to Malbac and Temporillo from Argentina and Chile.
Get an endorsement from Dr. Fauci – that’ll do it…