Jeff Siegel, Author at Wine Industry Advisor

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Jeff Siegel

Jeff Siegel is an award-winning wine writer, as well as the co-founder and former president of Drink Local Wine, the first locavore wine movement. He has taught wine, beer, spirits, and beverage management at El Centro College and the Cordon Bleu in Dallas. He has written seven books, including "The Wine Curmudgeon’s Guide to Cheap Wine".

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Liv-Ex Recap: California Emerges as an Investment Powerhouse

January 25, 2023

There has been a boon in wine investment companies in the United States, with California leading the way. By Jeff Siegel Over the past couple of years, the popularity of California wines has skyrocketed...

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SVB Report: 2023 Challenges Include Consumer Drop-off and Rising Prices

January 18, 2023

If a rising tide floats all boats, then a shrinking tide does the opposite. By Jeff Siegel This year’s Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) state of the wine industry report, released earlier today, pulls no punches....

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DTC Lawsuits Are Failing to Reach Supreme Court Resolution

December 12, 2022

Despite several legal setbacks over the past year or two, there seems to be reason for optimism in the DTC realm, yes? Maybe not. By Jeff Siegel At first glance, the variety of federal lawsuits...

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Consumers Weigh in on Ingredient Labels for Wine

December 9, 2022

It seems that no matter what label requirements are to come, the wine industry has an educational task in its future. By Jeff Siegel Consumers have definite opinions about what they want to see on wine...

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2022 WINnovation Award: Lamothe-Abiet Excellence B-Nature — Naturally Reducing SO2 Without Risking Spoilage

November 17, 2022

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity to innovate. Each year, Wine Industry Network...

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2022 WINnovation Award: GOfermentor’s GOblend — Taking the Guesswork Out of Blending Wines

November 15, 2022

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity to innovate. Each year, Wine Industry Network...

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2022 WINnovation Award: Buckeye Corrugated’s VinoPak — Curbside Recycleable and Cold Shipping Compatible Packaging

November 10, 2022

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity to innovate. Each year, Wine Industry Network...

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Cross Marketing: Boost Your Bottom Line by Partnering with Like-Minded Businesses

October 31, 2022

Cross-marketing means forming marketing alliances with local businesses that sell related products, attract similar customers and have common demographics. By Jeff Siegel Talk to wine marketers...

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You’ve Been Served: TTB Sued Over Wine Ingredient Labels

October 7, 2022

A lawsuit filed by three leading consumer organizations could finally bring the debate about ingredient and nutritional labeling for wine front and center. By Jeff Siegel The Center for Science in the...

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Sales Data Confusion: Depending on Your Source, Sales are Up…or Down

October 3, 2022

Getting a consistent take on wine sales in the U.S. remains a crap shoot even in the data-driven, all-things-can-be-measured 21st century. By Jeff Siegel Wine sales in 2021 declined 0.5% in volume, which...