A ‘Sickening’ Issue in California’s Wine Country: Unveiling the Strain on Vineyards and Communities Chris Lehoux, September 28, 2026 We appreciate your presence on our site! As we are an ad-supported platform, we rely on ads for our operation. To continue reading our stories, we kindly ask you to make a small change to your browser settings. Here’s what you can do: If you are using an ad-blocker, please whitelist our site by clicking the ad-blocker icon in your browser (such as Adblock Plus, uBlock, or Ghostery). If you have a DuckDuckGo extension in your browser, consider accessing our site without it by removing the extension, whitelisting us, or using a different browser. Thank you for your support! Additionally, for quicker access to news, consider installing our app. You can install the Newser News app in just two steps: Tap the share icon in your navigation bar. Tap "Add to Home Screen" to install it. Enjoy your reading! About the Author: Chris Lehoux Meet Chris Lehoux, an experienced wine connoisseur and dedicated blogger with a deep passion for all things wine-related. With years of expertise in the industry, Chris shares insightful wine reviews, valuable wine tasting tips, expert pairing advice, and captivating tales of vineyard visits. Join Chris on a journey through the world of wine, where every sip is an adventure waiting to be savored! Wine