Episode 90 - Napa Wineries Are Closing and This Is Just the Start

About this episode

This episode discusses the accelerating closures of California wineries and related topics including wine tariffs and wildfire smoke protection.

In today's episode, we discuss California winery closures are accelerating as layoffs spread across Napa, wine tariffs remain uncertain amid ongoing legal battles, and new research explores whether a simple spray could protect grapes from wildfire smoke. This week's features include Toccata Tasting Room in Solvang, the "La Lama Terzo Movimento" Chianti Classico Riserva 2018, and Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa with a $30 per bottle corkage and no limit. Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/ Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Surge Of California Winery Closures ♦️ Wine Tariffs Still Up in the Air ♦️ Spray Protects Grapes From Wildfire Smoke ♦️ French Laundry Chef Again Scolds Bay Area Town Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Toccata Tasting Room in Solvang, CA ♦️ La Lama" Terzo Movimento" Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $30 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄 SHOW NOTES 📄 Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/april-6-2026-napa-wineries-are-closing-and-this-is-just-the-start/ 👇 SUBSCRIBE 👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube…

People in this episode

Host: Brett Martin

Topics covered

• winery closures
• wine tariffs
• wildfire smoke protection
• restaurant features
• wine tasting

Keywords

• Napa wineries
• California wine
• wine tariffs
• wildfire smoke
• Toccata Tasting Room
• Vaca Restaurant
• corkage fee

Sponsors

The Caubleist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California, Toccata Tasting Room, Vaca Restaurant

Products: La Lama Terzo Movimento Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Places: Napa

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