Anna King

For NPR News, I'm Anna King.

Many wine grape growers throughout the Northwest are set to drop a lot of fruit, leaving it to rot.

Why?

They're dealing with slow wine sales, reduced exports, and a shift in consumer preferences.

Tom Walliser is a grower in the Walla Walla Valley.

He's seen fewer sales and several contracts canceled this year.

That leaves Walliser with tough decisions.

Like many wine grape growers, he says he hasn't decided what to do for the next growing season.

For NPR News, I'm Anna King in Walla Walla, Washington.