October 24, 2023
Disputes fermenting between winery shareholders may not be governed
by fiduciary duties but could be covered by insurance.
By Amy Briggs and Hilary Krase
Many wineries operate as closely held companies,...
October 20, 2023
Is positioning your wine as a mixed drink ingredient a smart way to sell more bottles?
By Robin Shreeves
A September report from Terrain confirms that the U.S. wine market has seen little growth...
October 18, 2023
The dysfunction in Washington, D.C., advances to the next level.
What does it mean for the wine industry?
By Michael Kaiser
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, “In this world nothing can be said to...
October 16, 2023
By Carl Giavanti
Julia Coney
Julia Coney is a Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, speaker and consultant. Her writing includes stories on wine, winemakers and the intersection...
October 12, 2023
Collaborating on wildfire resiliency shouldn’t be the sole responsibility
of the wineries themselves.
By Mike McNulty
The ravages of wildfire after wildfire have locked the California wine industry into...
October 10, 2023
Adding video and AI to your winery marketing may be easier than you think.
By Laurie Wachter
The world of marketing sometimes feels like it’s spinning out of control. New social media channels,...
October 6, 2023
Sharing an experience creates new and loyal customers.
By Melanie Young
Sponsoring events can bring new customers to your wine brand through product sampling and social engagement. What’s...
October 2, 2023
Here is what wineries need to know if they plan to sell wine online for the first time.
By Kelly Martin
E-commerce wine sales makeup 23% of the total revenue in the U.S. DTC wine market. More wineries...
September 28, 2023
With a deadline looming, wineries face a complicated path to compliance with
California’s Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements
By Laurie Wachter
The California wine industry has been plagued by...
September 26, 2023
Producers are rethinking their devotion to the nobles.
By Kathleen Willcox
The last few years have not been kind to vitis vinifera. Damage from wildfires, hail storms, late and then early...