Farm Progress reports that California is on pace to remove another 40,000 acres of vineyards this year as growers respond to a structural oversupply of grapes. The article attributes the estimate to Allied Grape Growers president Jeff Bitter, and says a further 40,000 acres would take statewide vineyard area to about 473,000 acres, bringing supply closer to balance at current shipment rates. It also notes recent pullouts alongside new plantings, and references unsold fruit in 2025, with the broader industry debate focused on whether the market is nearing stabilisation.