Jackson Family Wines to close large Sonoma winery, lay off 13

One of the largest U.S. wine producers plans to close a large Sonoma Carneros winery and lay off more than a dozen, the latest pullback by a major vintner amid an industrywide slowdown in sales.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Jackson Family Wines, one of the largest U.S. vintners, is closing its Carneros Hills Winery in Sonoma County and laying off 13 workers there. The winery has been used as overflow production capacity and was not tied to any specific brand, but has become underutilized, leading the company to consolidate operations.

Why it matters

This closure is the latest in a series of pullbacks by major wine producers in the North Coast region, as the industry faces an overall slowdown in sales. The move highlights the challenges larger vintners are facing in adjusting their operations to match current market conditions.

The details

Jackson Family Wines plans to close its Carneros Hills Winery on April 17, 2026. The winery, which the company purchased in 2012 for $8.35 million, has the capacity to produce 350,000 cases annually and has 600,000 gallons of wine storage. The company says the site had become underutilized, leading them to consolidate operations and lay off 13 workers.

Jackson Family Wines plans to close the Carneros Hills Winery on April 17, 2026.
The company purchased the winery in December 2012 for $8.35 million.

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