March 14, 2023
A years-long process finally concludes with a 3-2 split vote in favor of new regulations. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors met earlier today (March 14, 2023) to revisit the proposed Winey...
March 13, 2023
There may not be quick answers to the biggest questions facing the wine industry after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday — including the future of the bank’s landmark wine industry report. By Jeff...
March 10, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s sudden closure leaves many wine-related companies with unanswered questions. By Jeff Siegel Earlier today, we all found out that Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the...
March 6, 2023
Using 2020-2022 data, Vinoshipper details cider’s incremental gains. On Tuesday, February 28, Windsor, Calif.-based Vinoshipper released its first ever DTC report covering craft cider. Vinoshipper,...
March 3, 2023
To bridge the gap between intention and reality, many wineries are now creating apprenticeship programs or reaching out to organizations designed to boost inclusion. By Kathleen Willcox At...
February 27, 2023
A blurring of category lines demands that we embrace R&D and innovation to meet consumers’ changing tastes. By Brigid Mannarino Every year or so, Apple comes out with a new iPhone. While brand...
February 24, 2023
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 things, and some sort of ingredient and nutritional...
February 22, 2023
Fortunately, issues affecting the wine industry are often below the political fray and supported by bipartisan coalitions. By Jim Trezise Following the installation of a new Congress, the...
February 20, 2023
By Carl Giavanti Mary Babbitt is a three-time Emmy Award-winning TV personality and journalist who co-hosts the podcast Sip Sip Hooray! with Mary Orlin. Babbitt worked as a news anchor for 15 years, including...
February 17, 2023
The shrill talk about the American wine industry having a “problem” defies all logic and common sense. By Randy Caparoso Like everyone else in the wine industry, when Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley...