Sonoma and East Bay wine industry face smoke taint, demand, and bankruptcy pressure

Woodside Fire smoke exposure has put roughly a quarter of Russian River Valley fruit into question, with testing, insurance, pricing, and buyer decisions still unfolding. Historic Gundlach Bundschu filed for Chapter 11 and is considering a sale while remaining open; meanwhile, reopened East Bay wine caves such as Cresta Blanca are using restored heritage spaces and revised tastings to adapt to weak demand, tariffs, and changing wine tourism.