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Therapists weigh in on factors that influence the industry’s glass-half-full mindset. By Jeff Siegel   The litany of bad news — falling sales, attacks by health officials, overproduction and declining...

Changing demographics, dropping demand and “bulging” inventories call for industry leadership and vision. By Jeff Siegel   There is very little good news in this year’s Silicon Valley Bank State...

In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important information about key topics facing our industry.  As...

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....

Three industry experts discuss the effects of economic uncertainty at a pivotal point for the wine industry  By Laurie Wachter   As the American economy teeters on the edge of recession, the...

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...

By Carl Giavanti Mike Veseth Mike Veseth (pronounced VEE-seth) is editor of The Wine Economist newsletter and author of more than a dozen books including Wine Wars (2011), Extreme...

Looking for an exit? Consider an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). By Carter Smith When a business owner considers their succession options, they usually assume their best option is to either transfer...

There may not be quick answers to the biggest questions facing the wine industry after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday — including the future of the bank’s landmark wine industry report. By Jeff...

Silicon Valley Bank’s sudden closure leaves many wine-related companies with unanswered questions. By Jeff Siegel Earlier today, we all found out that Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the...

Winery owners who want to be sure their business is protected well into the future would be wise to invest in risk management.  By Larry Chasin Wineries navigate critical risks that threaten their...

In 2022, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important information about key topics facing our industry.  As...

“Robert Sinskey Vineyards Sold the Winery … and It Bought the Farm.” By Barbara Barielle Last week, it was announced that the famed Robert Sinskey Vineyards had been acquired by Stewart and Linda Resnick’s...

Although the market is currently uncertain, demand for high-quality winery and vineyard properties continues to exceed the supply. By Katherine Philippakis and Matthew Lewis The U.S. financial markets...

Price elasticity calculations can help a winery predict how consumer demand will change for an SKU following a price adjustment. By Nathan Hart A data-driven decision making strategy can optimize your...

The 2022 Wine Industry Economic Study reveals the true, deep impact of the wine industry on the larger U.S. economy. By Jim Trezise Wine is many things: a farm product, a liquid food, a social lubricant,...