Author: Andrew Greif

The Spotlight Welcome to Under the Hood , our exclusive weekly series for Napa Valley Features paid subscribers. Today’s Under the Hood Article Summary A global shock that starts with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already rippling into Napa Valley through higher energy prices, rising material costs and softer visitor spending. The article traces how disruptions in oil and natural gas markets translate downstream into diesel-dependent vineyard operations, tighter supplies of industrial inputs and longer lead times for equipment and components. It argues that Napa’s biggest near-term exposure is higher operating costs, while the larger risk may…

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