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The Wine Industry Advisor is an Online Industry Publication featuring news and articles relevant to the wine industry. Our goal is to be a resource for wine businesses and professionals by providing free access to our knowledge base articles, industry press releases, and daily news. We aim to provide you with the information most relevant to you.

Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 31st

December 31, 2020

Wine Sales Grow Despite Tough Times: Rosé and sparkling wine sales are continuing to climb, even through the global pandemic...

Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 30th

December 30, 2020

RNDC: Winery Success in 2021 Requires Sales Channel Understanding and Flexibility: Philana Bouvier, VP Fine Wine, Supplier Business Development at Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a world...

Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 29th

December 29, 2020

How the Coronavirus, Wildfires Are Changing How California Fine Wines Are Sold: The North Coast wine business had been facing slowing sales growth and increasing competition from other premium adult beverages...

Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 28th

December 28, 2020

Coastal Winegrape Market Won’t Return to Normal Until 2023-24: As the president of Allied Grape Growers, a cooperative of over 450 grape growers in California, Jeff Bitter has had a challenging year….like...

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Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 24

December 24, 2020

Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr. Announce the Acquisition of Napa Valley’s Legendary Stony Hill Vineyard: Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr., have acquired legendary...

Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 23rd

December 23, 2020

Winery eCommerce Data Reveals Keys to Growing Sales: “The number one thing wineries need to do in 2021 to grow their eCommerce sales is utilize personalization,” says Zach Kamphuis, General Manager of...

Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 22nd

December 22, 2020

The HENRYs Offer the Greatest Opportunity for the Wine Sector in 2021: Damien Wilson, Ph.D, The Hamel Family Faulty Chair of Wine Business at Sonoma State, is never boring. That bodes well for his students,...

Afternoon Brief

Afternoon Brief, December 21

December 21, 2020

Business “Resiliency” Critical to Economic Success for Wine Industry During COVID-Era Challenges and Beyond: We’re all familiar with the saying that “when the going gets tough, the tough get going,” but...