Many Napa and Sonoma County business owners have described an unusually slow summer, attributing it to the surge in international travel, inflation and the rising costs of gas, airfare and hotel rooms.
In 2020, the wine industry faced the twin crises of the pandemic and wildfires
Dave McIntyre, The Washington Post
Jan. 2, 2021
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1of3In this photo taken Wednesday, April 1, 2020, are the empty grounds of the historic Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma, Calif. Wineries that want to stay viable and connected to their customers during the coronavirus pandemic are harnessing platforms such as Facebook Live to offer virtual wine experiences. Tasting rooms in California shut down last month after the governor ordered businesses to close to slow the spread of the new virus. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)Eric Risberg / Associated PressShow MoreShow Less