Why California’s Wine Industry Is Under Strain Right Now
Sat Feb 07 2026
California vineyards are operating in a market where harvested grapes may not have a buyer. The reasons are not always visible from the outside, but the effects are showing up across growing regions. In this episode, Rodney Schatz, owner of Peltier Winery who manages about 1,100 acres of farmland, explains what is changing inside the business and why those changes matter beyond wine country.
Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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California vineyards are operating in a market where harvested grapes may not have a buyer. The reasons are not always visible from the outside, but the effects are showing up across growing regions. In this episode, Rodney Schatz, owner of Peltier Winery who manages about 1,100 acres of farmland, explains what is changing inside the business and why those changes matter beyond wine country. Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.