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Expert Editorial: Craft Your Legacy in the Spirit of Employee Ownership
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...
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Sonoma County Supes Narrowly Approve Winery Events Ordinance
A years-long process finally concludes with a 3-2 split vote in favor of new regulations.   The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors met earlier today (March 14, 2023) to revisit the proposed Winey...
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Silicon Valley Bank Closure Leaves Wine Industry Clients in the Weeds
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...
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SVB Fails: How Will This Effect the Wine Industry?
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...
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Vinoshipper DTC Report: Cider Increases Market Share
Using 2020-2022 data, Vinoshipper details cider’s incremental gains.   On Tuesday, February 28, Windsor, Calif.-based Vinoshipper released its first ever DTC report covering craft cider. Vinoshipper,...
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How — and Why — Wine Brands Are Working to Grow a More Diverse Workforce
To bridge the gap between intention and reality, many wineries are now creating apprenticeship programs or reaching out to organizations designed to boost inclusion. By Kathleen Willcox    At...
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Expert Editorial: Welcome to the Age of the “Total Beverage Alcohol Market”
A blurring of category lines demands that we embrace R&D and innovation to meet consumers’ changing tastes. By Brigid Mannarino   Every year or so, Apple comes out with a new iPhone. While brand...
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Ingredient Labels Are Coming to the Wine Industry. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Much is still unclear in the drive toward ingredient labels but, it seems, the legislation is unavoidable. By Jeff Siegel Talk to those who follow these things, and some sort of ingredient and nutritional...
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WineAmerica 2023: New Year, New Congress, New Issues
Fortunately, issues affecting the wine industry are often below the political fray and supported by bipartisan coalitions.  By Jim Trezise   Following the installation of a new Congress, the...
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Turning the Tables on Mary Orlin and Mary Babbitt of the Sip Sip Hooray! Podcast
By Carl Giavanti Mary Babbitt is a three-time Emmy Award-winning TV personality and journalist who co-hosts the podcast Sip Sip Hooray! with Mary Orlin. Babbitt worked as a news anchor for 15 years, including...
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