Passagio Wines Closes Tasting Room, Cites Market Decline

Passagio Wines, a Sonoma County winery, is closing its tasting room and selling off its remaining inventory due to a steady decline in sales. The winery ceased production in 2025 and will close its doors by the end of October, marking the end of its 20-year run.

Owner Cindy Cosco told The Press Democrat that she made the decision to close after realizing she could not sustain the business through the winter months. "I just pulled the trigger and decided to close. And it’s been 20 years — I think I’ve had a pretty good run," Cosco said. She launched Passagio Wines in 2007 with 50 cases of Unoaked Chardonnay, its flagship wine, and opened the first tasting room in 2014, eventually relocating to Glen Ellen in 2022.

Passagio's closure reflects a broader trend affecting businesses in Sonoma County and California's wine regions. Oso Sonoma, a wine bar and restaurant, and its adjacent Parkside wine bar, closed in September after 12 years. Gundlach Bundschu Winery, California's oldest continuously family-owned winery, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.

According to Silicon Valley Bank’s 2026 wine industry report, approximately half of California wineries are currently operating at a loss. The industry experienced a $1.2 billion revenue decrease in 2025 compared to 2024.

Cosco expressed sadness over the industry's struggles, noting the impact on small businesses and community. She is considering retiring from the wine industry altogether after dedicating so much time to it.

The winery announced its closure on social media and held a farewell event on Friday, October 9. Remaining inventory will be available for purchase online in the coming days.