Overview
- The company filed WARN notices on Feb. 12 with California authorities, with actions beginning to take effect by April 15.
- The permanent shutdown of The Ranch Winery in St. Helena will eliminate 56 positions at the large production facility.
- Another 37 roles will be cut at Louis M. Martini Winery and the Orin Swift tasting room in St. Helena, plus J Vineyards & Winery and Frei Ranch in Healdsburg.
- Gallo says the moves align operations with long‑term strategy, and affected employees will receive transition support and opportunities to explore other roles.
- The cuts reflect a prolonged downturn for U.S. wine marked by softer sales and shifting consumption, and come from the nation’s largest wine supplier, which owns more than 100 brands.