Selling a Wine Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
The situation happens so often these days that it has become a cliché—the Baby Boomer winery owner who knows it’s time to retire, but...
Successful Succession Planning for Family-Owned Wine Businesses
Yes, knowing the tax implications can save millions of dollars, and working through the various licensing requirements that need to be met when the...
The Next Normal—DtC Shipping Reverts to Pre-Pandemic Predictions
—Alexandra Russell
The 2022 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report has been released, and the industry is likely breathing a collective sigh of relief. The...
The Next Varietal Trend—Analysts Weigh In
In the 1980s and 90s, the next big thing in wine was White Zinfandel. In the 2010s, it was sweet red blends. So, what’s...
Wineries Success in the Face of Mass Consolidations, Shutdowns
The number of wine products continues to increase, distributors continue to decrease. What now?
—Kathleen Willcox
In 2020, the global wine market was valued at around...
Turning the Tables Posthumously on Ken Friedenreich—Wine Writer and Industry Devotee
I learned of Ken Friedenreich’s death in the November issue of Oregon Wine Press, and I was ridden with guilt. I initially met Ken...
Leveraging QR Codes to Increase Wine Sales
Just a few years ago, QR codes were the anchovies of the wine label. A very specific product that consumers would either automatically gravitate...
Latest Research on Smoke Taint Revealed
—Barbara Barrielle
Tom Collins, head of the smoke research efforts at Washington State University, spoke to the industry on January 20 about his latest progress...
Solution-Driven Services to Combat State Water Woes
California Company Offers Solution-Driven Services to Combat State Water Woes for Wine Industry
In 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act...
We’ve Got Some Good News and Some Bad News—SVB 2022 State...
—Jeff Siegel
The good news for the wine business? Premium wine sales increased 21 percent in 2021, and another strong year will follow in 2022.
The...
These Wine Professionals Started Virtual Businesses During the Pandemic—Here’s What They’ve...
How three entrepreneurs launched digital services and plan to sustain them in a post-pandemic world.
—Chasity Cooper
Pre-pandemic, wine enthusiasts of all levels would travel the...
Expert Inspection of the Executive Order Promoting Competition in American Economy
Last year's Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy caused a great deal of buzz within the beverage alcohol industry. However, for...
Wine Industry Needs to Ramp Up Recruitment in Competitive Job Market
HR experts discuss key techniques to recruiting and maintaining a strong wine business team.
—Melanie Young
Building a strong workforce is essential for many industries, including...
Staying Ahead of the Supply Struggle Curve
Historic trucker shortages, port logjams and labor strikes are just some of the elements bringing the wine industry to its knees this year. Supplies...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Julia Coney—Writer, Educator, Speaker
Over the last year and a half, Julia Coney’s influence within wine continues to deepen, inspiring wine professionals to become more thoughtful about how...
