Category: Finance

Why Williamson Act vineyards need to make sure the county has the right information After my recent article, “Vineyard Values Have Fallen. Has Your Property Tax Assessment?”, I heard from a number...

Anyone involved in California’s wine industry knows how dramatically the vineyard market has changed. Grape demand remains soft, contracts are harder to secure, farming costs continue to climb, and...

Every year, the New York Wine Classic celebrates the quality of wines produced across our state. The medals recognize craftsmanship, terroir, and the dedication of New York’s winemakers. For the...

By Ian Axford, Merchant Cost Consulting With margins tightening across the wine industry, from rising production costs to increased competition in direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, many wineries are...

Dealmakers and counsel can unlock value in middle market M&A, ensuring stakeholders are positioned to achieve optimal deal outcomes. By Greg LeSaint and Carolina de Armas The 2025 mergers and acquisitions...

The 2025 Wine Industry Expo delivers experts who can speak to industry concerns and innovative solutions.  By Kathleen Willcox   Wine sales are down amid shifting consumption patterns....

 Knowing what information you have — and understanding how to use it — can be a step toward success. The wine industry is at a crossroads. Wineries today have access to more information than ever...

Regardless of your political views and opinions on Donald Trump, there is one thing we can all agree on: he is doing exactly what he said he would do. By Michael Kaiser As I draft this latest column,...

Silicon Valley Bank’s annual State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report offers an in-depth look at the current struggles shaping today’s wine markets. By Jeff Siegel Perhaps the best news in Silicon Valley...

Here are a few specific aspects of vineyards and wineries that make personal property tax compliance unique. By Robert Reitman, CPA Vineyards and wineries are unique in their operations, as they combine...

This government trade policy is a double-edged sword By Jeff Siegel Stuart Spencer, a winemaker and the executive director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, is hardly an investigative journalist, the...

Understanding and implementing cost-cutting measures can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving in the current economic climate. By Kevin Krakora The wine industry, with its blend...

The “existential” threat of re-imposed European wine tariffs By Jeff Siegel Former President Donald Trump’s call for renewed tariffs on European wine if he’s elected  president were met with a flurry...

If wine businesses are going to survive this period, they need to make some changes to adapt to the current market.  By Kevin A. Krakora The wine industry is experiencing a complicated period...

Visionary leader of Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute is ready for his next chapter. By Jeff Siegel   Ray Johnson, Sonoma State University Ask Ray Johnson what he’ll miss the most...

Federal, state and local governments often offer grants to support business expansion and improvement. By Paul Vigna   Cathy and Dan McLaughlin On February 9, 2024, Cathy and Dan McLaughlin addressed...