Robledo Family Winery, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 8, 2026, as part of a voluntary effort to reorganize its business and restructure debts.
Key Financial Filing Details
- Filing Date: April 8, 2026.
- Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, Santa Rosa Division (Case No. 26-10229).
- Status: The winery is proceeding as a small business debtor under Subchapter V.
- Estimated Financials:
- Assets: $1 million to $10 million.
- Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million.
- Creditors: Major unsecured creditors include American Express, Kapitus, Winecare Logistics, and Crown Lift Trucks. [1, 2, 3]
Business & Industry Context
- Continued Operations: The winery, led by CEO Everardo Robledo, is expected to continue operating its tasting room and production during the restructuring process.
- Revenue Decline: The filing follows a broader trend in the California wine industry, which saw a 21% decrease in revenue between 2020 and 2025 due to pandemic-related shifts and slowing consumer demand.
- Recent Performance: Despite financial challenges, the winery was awarded a silver medal in the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for its 2015 Los Carneros Cuvee Legacy: Founded in 1997, it was the first U.S. winery established by Mexican vineyard workers on their own land.