Vineyard expansion's likely to slow

Cathy Bussewitz, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

As the largest wineries increase their vineyard holdings, industry veterans say future expansion of vineyards in Sonoma County may be minimal because there is little land left to plant.

The land that remains doesn’t have the water or the warmth to support premium vineyards, and regulations on hillside planting are strong enough to dissuade those who can’t afford to clear those hurdles, many say.

via Wine industry veterans see declining vineyard expansion | The Press Democrat.

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