LESS IMMIGRANTS MEANS RISING WINE PRICES

An interesting article in Wine Spectator points out that new immigration regulations announced in August by the Homeland Security could result in higher prices of California wine. The policy threatens employers with fines as high as $10,000 if they hire illegal immigrants or do not fire current illegal employees. Illegal aliens make up a significant portion of vineyard workers in California, and industry insiders say the new policy could prove detrimental to the business.

While everyone agrees a big change is in store, many expect an increase in mechanization and guest worker programs.

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