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Gundlach Bundschu Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Gundlach Bundschu files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to debt from a purchase and pandemic slowdown.
Canadian tariffs cut McManis Family Vineyards’ exports from 40% to 5%, prompting a $22.5 million sale.
Constellation Brands will lay off 212 workers at Mission Bell Winery in Madera.
Gallo Winery will lay off over 90 employees by January 2027 and close a Napa facility.
Wine Institute president Steve Gross warns the crisis threatens family legacies.

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Gundlach Bundschu files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to debt from a purchase and pandemic slowdown.
Canadian tariffs cut McManis Family Vineyards’ exports from 40% to 5%, prompting a $22.5 million sale.
Constellation Brands will lay off 212 workers at Mission Bell Winery in Madera.
Gallo Winery will lay off over 90 employees by January 2027 and close a Napa facility.
Wine Institute president Steve Gross warns the crisis threatens family legacies.