Tag: Jeff Siegel
US Treasury Alcohol Reform Report—Wine Industry Implications
Expect to see the federal government try to make significant changes in the way wine is marketed and distributed in the wake of last...
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 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...
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...
Wine Industry Advisor’s Top Articles of 2021
In 2021, Wine Industry Advisor increased its focus on creating original editorial content. We've enhanced our list of contributors to include some of the...
PET Bottles—The Future of Wine Packaging
Between supply chain issues, sustainability initiatives, and an increase in the DtC market space, producers are investing in the light-weight alternative wine bottle.
—Jeff Siegel
The...
Business Strategy Behind The Wine Group’s Partnership With MPL Brands NV
Hard seltzer's growth has slowed, and you’re a wine company trying to reach younger consumers—what do you do?
—Jeff Siegel
If you’re The Wine Group, you...
The Great Supply Chain Kerfuffle of 2021
Delays in deliveries are affecting viticulture and winemaking procedures, product launches, and limiting consumers' options during the peak of holiday wine-buying.
—Jeff Siegel
Brian Talley ordered...
US Wine DtC Legal Battles—Time to Calm Down
There are many reason for the Supreme Court not to hear a case—none of which the wine industry can influence.
—Jeff Siegel
Jay Hack, a senior...
Sarasota Wine Market v. Schmitt—What’s the Fuss?
A Supreme Court decision may affect the three-tier system as we know it.
—Jeff Siegel
This week the U.S. Supreme Court could decide to take a...
Is It Time to Kick the (Wine) Can?
Canned wine seems to have plateaued in the U.S., despite many opportunities for growth
—Jeff Seigel
What does it say about canned wine’s future that one...
Scientists Develop Organic Cure for Pierce’s Disease
Testing continues, but new treatment meets approval of U.S. EPA and several state regulators.
—Jeff Siegel
Walk around certain vineyards, whether the well-renowned regions of California...
Smaller Producers Need Independent Retailers—Now More Than Ever
Distributors, brokers, and buyers discuss the importance of connecting with niche-focused wine shops
—Jeff Siegel
“You’re the only one who can tell your story,” says a...
What the Biden Administration’s Anti-Trust Directive Means for the Wholesale Tier
Experts believe the Executive Order may correct unfair trade practices; few predict any immediate or drastic results.
Could the Biden Administration try to break up...