E. & J. Gallo Winery Closes California Winery, Lays Off Dozens

E. & J. Gallo Winery has closed a major winery in California, resulting in the layoff of 36 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The closure reflects broader challenges faced by the wine industry, including shifts in consumer preferences and economic pressures. The affected employees were notified of their termination as the winery ceased operations on October 1, 2023.

E. & J. Gallo Winery cut 36 jobs in CA as of February 23, 2026.

That is roughly 0.6% of the 6,000 people E. & J. Gallo Winery employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 11 layoff events at E. & J. Gallo Winery since September 2025, including 47 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 10 additional events known from news reporting.