Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines ended production at its Carneros Hill facility in Sonoma’s Carneros region and laid off 13 employees, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice filed Feb. 12 and reporting by the San Francisco Chronicle. The company said the facility served as overflow production capacity, was not tied to any specific brand, had become underutilized, and operations were consolidated accordingly. The closure is part of broader reductions in the region that also affected other wineries and tasting rooms, while Gallo separately announced facility closures and additional staff cuts. Jackson Family Wines is the sixth-largest U.S. wine company and produces numerous brands, including Kendall-Jackson, but described this action as a consolidation of underused capacity rather than brand-specific cuts.

Jackson Family Wines has announced the closure of its Carneros Hills Winery, resulting in the layoff of approximately 100 employees. The decision to shut down the winery is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to changing market conditions. The layoffs took effect on October 1, 2023, impacting workers in various roles at the facility. This move reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to economic challenges and shifts in consumer demand.