Gallo plans to close large Napa Valley winery and cut nearly 100 North Coast jobs at 5 locations

E. & J. Gallo Winery, one of the world's largest wine producers, is shuttering its Ranch Winery in Napa Valley and cutting nearly 100 jobs across five North Coast locations. The decision follows a significant global slowdown in wine sales, prompting the Modesto-based company to reduce operations at prestigious sites like Louis M. Martini and J Vineyards. The closures and layoffs reflect broader challenges within the luxury wine industry as it struggles to adapt to changing consumer demand and economic pressures.