Drought, fire and smoke, earthquake and a deadly pandemic—Northern California wine country has faced a series of calamities worthy of the Old Testament in recent years. Since the devastating Glass and LNU Lightning Complex fires, winemakers across the region have struggled to secure fire insurance. For those who were able find insurance, rates have skyrocketed to unaffordable levels.
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