Signing for a delivery (iStock)
DTCFeaturedWine Industry Articles
DTC Crackdown: Understand State Laws to Avoid Entanglement
April 26, 2022
There could well be a silver lining in the number of states that have stepped up enforcement of direct to consumer (DTC)  shipping regulations. It’s the idea, say analysts and attorneys, that DTC...
Wooden gavel / Unsplash
DTCFeaturedFinanceWine Industry Articles
Provi v. SGWS and RNDC
April 15, 2022
Despite claims of conspiracy and antitrust, outdated regulations may make a decision difficult. By Jeff Siegel   Online marketplace Provi’s anti-trust lawsuit against the country’s two biggest wine...
White House / Joshua Sukoff, Unsplash
FeaturedLegalWine Industry Articles
US Treasury Alcohol Reform Report—Wine Industry Implications
February 22, 2022
Expect to see the federal government try to make significant changes in the way wine is marketed and distributed in the wake of last week’s Treasury Department report on concentration in the beer, wine,...
Blue sign hanging at the glass door of a shop saying: "Business for sale"
FeaturedFinanceWine Industry Articles
Selling a Wine Business? Here's What You Need to Know
February 3, 2022
The situation happens so often these days that it has become a cliché—the Baby Boomer winery owner who knows it’s time to retire, but has decided to sell rather than to leave the business to the family....
The Mondavis: Four generations of a family-run business that dates back to 1861
FeaturedFinanceWine Industry Articles
Successful Succession Planning for Family-Owned Wine Businesses
February 1, 2022
Yes, knowing the tax implications can save millions of dollars, and working through the various licensing requirements that need to be met when the business changes hands is also crucial. But none of that...
Wine glasses in a row. Buffet table celebration of wine tasting. Nightlife, celebration and entertainment concept. Horizontal, cold toned image, wide screen banner format
FeaturedSales & MarketingWine Industry Articles
The Next Varietal Trend—Analysts Weigh In
January 28, 2022
In the 1980s and 90s, the next big thing in wine was White Zinfandel. In the 2010s, it was sweet red blends. So, what’s the next varietal-driven wine that will delight consumers and propel industry growth? —Jeff...
Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry 2022 Cover page
FeaturedWine BusinessWine Industry Articles
We've Got Some Good News and Some Bad News—SVB 2022 State of the Wine Industry
January 21, 2022
—Jeff Siegel The good news for the wine business? Premium wine sales increased 21 percent in 2021, and another strong year will follow in 2022. The bad news? Wineries may well need those two banner years...
Nomen wine packaging
FeaturedPackagingWine Industry Articles
PET Bottles—The Future of Wine Packaging
December 14, 2021
Between supply chain issues, sustainability initiatives, and an increase in the DtC market space, producers are investing in the light-weight alternative wine bottle. —Jeff Siegel The bottle from Oregon’s...
Canned Cocktails / Rachel Claire / Pexels
FeaturedPackagingWine Industry Articles
Business Strategy Behind The Wine Group's Partnership With MPL Brands NV
November 12, 2021
Hard seltzer’s growth has slowed, and you’re a wine company trying to reach younger consumers—what do you do? —Jeff Siegel If you’re The Wine Group, you invest in a company that makes canned cocktails,...
gustavo aguilar_pixabay
FeaturedPackagingWine Industry Articles
The Great Supply Chain Kerfuffle of 2021
October 28, 2021
Delays in deliveries are affecting viticulture and winemaking procedures, product launches, and limiting consumers’ options during the peak of holiday wine-buying. —Jeff Siegel Brian Talley ordered...
Wooden gavel / Unsplash
DTCFeaturedLegalWine Industry Articles
US Wine DtC Legal Battles—Time to Calm Down
October 18, 2021
There are many reason for the Supreme Court not to hear a case—none of which the wine industry can influence. —Jeff Siegel Jay Hack, a senior partner at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey in New York City and...
A gavel in front of the United States Supreme Court building as the sun rises in the distance symbolizing the dawning of a new era.
FeaturedLegalWine Industry Articles
Sarasota Wine Market v. Schmitt—What’s the Fuss?
October 7, 2021
A Supreme Court decision may affect the three-tier system as we know it. —Jeff Siegel This week the U.S. Supreme Court could decide to take a first step in remaking how wine is sold at retail in the United...
Bridge Lane Canned Wine conveyor
FeaturedPackagingWine Industry Articles
Is It Time to Kick the (Wine) Can?
September 22, 2021
Canned wine seems to have plateaued in the U.S., despite many opportunities for growth —Jeff Seigel What does it say about canned wine’s future that one of the most successful products comes from a beer...
Symptoms of Pierce's disease in a vineyard_Picture from University of California
FeaturedViticultureWine Industry Articles
Scientists Develop Organic Cure for Pierce’s Disease
September 21, 2021
Testing continues, but new treatment meets approval of U.S. EPA and several state regulators. —Jeff Siegel Walk around certain vineyards, whether the well-renowned regions of California or the less familiar...
Napa in a Bottle / Scott Warman, Unsplash
FeaturedSales & MarketingWine Industry Articles
Smaller Producers Need Independent Retailers—Now More Than Ever
August 31, 2021
Distributors, brokers, and buyers discuss the importance of connecting with niche-focused wine shops —Jeff Siegel “You’re the only one who can tell your story,” says a long-time broker and winery sales...
The United States Capital / Joshua Sukoff, Unsplash
FeaturedThree Tier TalkWine Industry Articles
What the Biden Administration's Anti-Trust Directive Means for the Wholesale Tier
August 12, 2021
Experts believe the Executive Order may correct unfair trade practices; few predict any immediate or drastic results. Could the Biden Administration try to break up wholesaling behemoths Southern Glazer’s...
1 2 3 4 5