Disputes fermenting between winery shareholders may not be governed by fiduciary duties but could be covered by insurance. By Amy Briggs and Hilary Krase Many wineries operate as closely held companies,...
The dysfunction in Washington, D.C., advances to the next level. What does it mean for the wine industry? By Michael Kaiser To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, “In this world nothing can be said to...
Collaborating on wildfire resiliency shouldn’t be the sole responsibility of the wineries themselves. By Mike McNulty The ravages of wildfire after wildfire have locked the California wine industry into...
Here is what wineries need to know if they plan to sell wine online for the first time. By Kelly Martin E-commerce wine sales makeup 23% of the total revenue in the U.S. DTC wine market. More wineries...
For winery owners navigating the dynamic landscape of the wine industry, understanding the pivotal role of wine styles in marketing success is paramount. By Chris Millard In the intricate world...
All 50 states have wine producers — 10,637 in all — which preserve the land, hire local people, support suppliers, attract tourists, contribute to their local communities and pay lots of taxes on all levels....
Wastewater systems are integral to proper winery management. Choosing one shouldn’t be so difficult, expensive and time-consuming. By Ashish Shah Let’s candidly acknowledge that at the...
While comprising a relatively small percentage of total wine sales, DtC fuels the vast majority of wineries. By Jim Trezise In 1976, New York State passed a Farm Winery Act which allowed direct sales to...
As the target audience of wine clubs continues to diminish and technology enables choice, we can expect subscriptions to play an increasingly influential role in shaping the future of the wine industry. ...
Business owners have an extreme level of control over many commonplace accidents. By Larry Chasin We’ve all heard and seen the effects of extreme weather and the damage it can cause to property....
