Changing the Rules: Hoopes Trial Could Upset Decades of Zoning &...
The result of Napa Valley V. Lindsay Blair Hoopes Et al could have a significant and lasting impact on “small wineries” in the Napa...
Wine Industry Advisor’s Top Articles of 2023: Personality Types
In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important...
Wine Industry Advisor’s Top Articles of 2023: Expert Editorials
In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important...
Expert Editorial: Reporting Dispute Claims Within Closely Held Wineries
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...
Tennessee Sues Out-of-State Retailers: Frivolous or Far-Reaching?
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...
What Happened? Less Common Winery Insurance Claims
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...
Third Party, Fourth Tier? How Delivery Services Are Changing Alcohol Sales
The pandemic changed the way we shop.
This is both good and bad news for wine producers.
By Jeff Siegel
Have third-party delivery services such as...
Ingredient Labels Are Coming to the Wine Industry. Here’s What You...
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...
Winery Risk Management: Combining Technology and Professional Expertise to Protect Operations...
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...
Politics, Science, Technology, Innovation and Controversy: Wine Industry Advisor’s Top Articles...
In 2022, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important...
TWC Acquires Robert Sinskey Vineyards as the Family Transitions to Other...
“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...
WineAmerica: 2023 Brings New Legislative Opportunities, Familiar Challenges
Now that the dust has settled a bit on the 2022 midterm elections, we can take a look at what happened and what it...
DTC Lawsuits Are Failing to Reach Supreme Court Resolution
Despite several legal setbacks over the past year or two, there seems to be reason for optimism in the DTC realm, yes? Maybe not.
By...
WineAmerica: A Post-Election Washington Retreat (and Treat)
As the 112th Congress winds down, WineAmerica is currently tracking a few pieces of legislation that are making their way through the process.
By Jim...
Should Wine Labels List Ingredients?
TTB is considering rule changes that would require ingredients
and nutritional information on wine labels.
By Jeff Siegel
The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade...