Category: Expert Editorial

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...

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.  By...

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....

Smooth operation of a winery is critical to its long term success.  By Erin Ouellette    Wineries rely on a variety of equipment in their daily operations — equipment that needs to run smoothly...

By Bennett Caplan I am pleased to introduce my colleague, Bennett Caplan, head of secretariat for FIVS, which is essentially the international equivalent of WineAmerica. FIVS represents producers and associations...

Investing in entitlements for wineries can increase short- and long-term financial viability in several ways.  By Katherine Philippakis and Rachel Lenihan   With today’s emphasis on increasing...

To truly make the most environmentally sound decision, it’s crucial to recognize the complexities, parameters and trade-offs regarding each specific situation. By Emily Kern Carbon emissions from human...

Raising capital to help your business get to its next phase of growth requires careful planning, research and execution to best position your brand for success.  By Ryan O’Hara Whether you’re just...

Reps. Newhouse and Wexton reintroduce the USPS Shipping Equity Act to allow wineries another option for direct-to-consumer shipping.  By Michael Kaiser   On May 25 (National Wine Day), Representatives...

Here’s a 90-day onboarding plan designed to make sure employees feel welcome and appreciated. By Neil Solari    When it comes to staffing, hiring someone to fill an empty position is only...

Bonterra Organic Estates’ Joseph Brinkley talks about his move away from the day-to-day vineyard operations to focus on the development of regenerative organic agriculture at a larger scale. By Thomas...

Two intense days…30 people ready to work…70 meetings taken…280 messages delivered By Jim Trezise   On May 9-10, about 30 WineAmerica members from around the country came to Washington, D.C., to meet...

One of the main barriers to entry in the wine investment market has always been the difficulty in accurately valuing a particular bottle or collection. Enter AI-powered valuation models and blockchain...

The landscape of wine consumption is undergoing a dramatic transformation. By Nathan Westfall   The world of wine has long been associated with tradition, craftsmanship and a certain degree of exclusivity....

Coming soon, WineAmerica expects three distinct TTB proposals that could drastically change beverage alcohol labeling requirements.  By Michael Kaiser   Starting as early as this spring, WineAmerica...

Here’s a simplified breakdown of how data analytics can benefit your winery, drawing parallels to Billy Beane’s Moneyball approach. By Nathan Westfall As a winery owner, you’ve spent...