Today’s Under the Hood Spotlight
Today’s Under the Hood Article Summary: Napa County’s wine industry has entered a mature phase, with growth flattening and signs of long-term contraction emerging across consumer demand, pricing and retail access. At a recent joint meeting of supervisors and planning commissioners, industry experts presented data showing that even high-end Napa wines are no longer insulated from broader declines. While some leaders leaned on familiar marketing narratives, others acknowledged the need to adapt — shifting from expansion to stabilization and diversification. The article highlights that moving beyond denial and into acceptance is Napa’s best chance to build a durable, future-ready economy not solely reliant on wine.
Beyond today’s discussion, we’re also diving into the latest data from our readers’ polls and providing insights from our economic dashboard, covering local Napa Valley, U.S. and global markets…