The recently completed Lifestyle, Diet, Wine & Health congress in Toledo, Spain, brought together experts from around the world to acknowledge the threat from neo-Prohibitionists and to begin to decide...
The deadline for compliance is fast approaching. Are you ready? By Jeff Siegel One of the biggest changes in the California wine industry since the end of Prohibition begins on Jan. 1, 2024, and...
If a rising tide floats all boats, then a shrinking tide does the opposite. By Jeff Siegel This year’s Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) state of the wine industry report, released earlier today, pulls no punches....
Expect to see the federal government try to make significant changes in the way wine is marketed and distributed in the wake of last week’s Treasury Department report on concentration in the beer, wine,...
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 has decided to sell rather than to leave the business to the family....
Yes, knowing the tax implications can save millions of dollars, and working through the various licensing requirements that need to be met when the business changes hands is also crucial. But none of that...
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 the next varietal-driven wine that will delight consumers and propel industry growth?...
—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 bad news? Wineries may well need those two banner years...
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 industry’s best wine writing talent,...
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 bottle from Oregon’s...
