"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. UFW President Arturo Rodriguez, right, speaks as Gallo wine is poured Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, in San Francisco. AP"
""GALLO is aligning parts of our operations with our long‑term business strategy to ensure we remain well‑positioned for future success," a spokesperson for the company told The Post. "As part of this process, we made the difficult decision to reduce certain Wine Country operations. These changes are driven by market dynamics, evolving consumer demand, and available capacity across our wineries." According to the spokesperson, all employees who are being affected by the closure are receiving "personalized support, transition packages, and opportunities to explore other roles""
Gallo announced the permanent closure of The Ranch Winery in St. Helena and will eliminate 56 jobs by April 15, with a total of 93 positions cut across Napa and Sonoma counties. The company is also reducing staff at Louis M. Martini Winery, the Orin Swift Tasting Room, J Vineyards and Frei Ranch. The Modesto-based giant previously closed Courtside Cellars in 2025 and let go of 47 workers. U.S. alcohol consumption has declined, with 54% of adults reporting they consume alcohol in an August 2025 Gallup poll. A company spokesperson cited market dynamics, evolving consumer demand and capacity and said affected employees receive transition support.
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