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 to...
Gallup’s annual Consumption Habits poll, which tracks American attitudes toward drinking and surveys who drinks what, shows wine dropping in popularity. By Jeff Siegel More Americans are abstaining...
In July, Tennessee attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti filed a federal lawsuit against six out-of-state retailers, claiming they illegally shipped alcohol into the state. By Jeff Siegel Alex...
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. ...
Hosted trips are about introducing your brand, building relationships and delivering a memorable experience for guests to share back home. By Melanie Young Familiarization (aka “fam”) trips are an effective...
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....
Mid-year market report indicates DTC sales recalibration after pandemic years. By Jeff Siegel The direct-to-consumer wine market is still trying to figure out what the new normal looks like. Is...
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...
Navigating climate change in viticulture by water management automation, climate-friendly farming, and AI advancements By Laurie Wachter Note: This article summarizes key insights from industry experts...
