By Carl Giavanti Martin Redmond Martin Redmond is a retired financial professional (C.P.A.) who serves as the treasurer on the board of directors for the Glancy Wine Education Foundation. The foundation...
While comprising a relatively small percentage of total wine sales, DtC fuels the vast majority of wineries. By Jim Trezise In 1976, New York State passed a Farm Winery Act which allowed direct sales to...
Gallup’s annual Consumption Habits poll, which tracks American attitudes toward drinking and surveys who drinks what, shows wine dropping in popularity. By Jeff Siegel More Americans are abstaining...
Whalebone Vineyard, situated on the western edge of Paso Robles Willow Creek District, cultivates 10 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines that flourish in soil enriched with calcareous limestone. This distinctive...
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 Siegel Alex...
As the target audience of wine clubs continues to diminish and technology enables choice, we can expect subscriptions to play an increasingly influential role in shaping the future of the wine industry. ...
Hosted trips are about introducing your brand, building relationships and delivering a memorable experience for guests to share back home. By Melanie Young Familiarization (aka “fam”) trips are an effective...
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 the damage it can cause to property....
Bottling is a major financial and marketing commitment for a winery. Business strategies like reducing the carbon footprint, compensating for labor shortages or standing out from the competition on the...
Mid-year market report indicates DTC sales recalibration after pandemic years. By Jeff Siegel The direct-to-consumer wine market is still trying to figure out what the new normal looks like. Is...
