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Amidst a slow wine market, winemakers say they're struggling this harvest

Summary

Wine producers in the U.S. are facing difficulties due to a worldwide decrease in wine demand. As a result, many vineyards are not harvesting their grapes because there are too many and not enough buyers.

Key Facts

  • The global demand for wine has decreased.
  • U.S. vineyards are experiencing an oversupply of grapes.
  • Many growers are choosing to let their grapes rot instead of picking them.
  • This situation is considered one of the worst wine years in decades.
  • The problem stems from having more grapes than the market can handle.

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