Napa winery insurance company MIV sold to international brokerage // Scarcity pricing helps 'cult wineries' drive demand, according to economists

Malloy Imrie & Vasconi Insurance (MIV), a Napa Valley firm focused on employee benefits and personal insurance in the wine industry, was acquired this month by Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm.

When a product is hard to buy, more people want it. A new Washington State University study reveals that wineries producing "cult wines" can boost long-term profits by keeping their prices low, creating excess demand that fuels their brand's prestige and future revenue.

Bown-Forman president and CEO Lawson Whiting has shared his frustration around Canada's removal of US alcohol from retailer shelves.

A new cult wine has grabbed the attention of American wine buyers and enthusiasts.

The Yountville-area property — home to sheep, horses, chickens, pigs and more — faces uncertainty after a legal ruling in favor of Napa County.

Sandra Hazlehurst, mayor of Hastings, New Zealand, tells db about the intensive two-year clean-up the region has undergone following Cyclone Gabrielle, and how Hawke's Bay is looking at its brightest future yet. 

A story about Constellation's purported shift away from wine might have grim implications for the wider industry.

One of the clearest ways to understand this moment for American wine is in looking at winery closures: For the first time in a generation, the number of U.S. wineries declined in 2024. The West Coast’s winery count dropped by 4.3%, according to Wine Business Analytics.

The spirits giant Brown-Forman seems to have found itself in a game of economic snakes and ladders. While the company’s year-to-date fiscal 2025 results show some headwinds in reported figures, there’s a more palatable story underneath: organic growth remains intact and management remains unfazed by external wobbles.

Despite the celebratory image, the sparkling wine market is facing challenges. Champagne houses, in particular, are under pressure. Miriam Müller and Sophia Langhäuser assess the Top 10 market leaders.

Jeff Siegel goes looking for answers on how wine companies can reach the coveted younger audiences.

A new report from dcdx measures organic online conversations to understand what is resonating without the influence of marketing or influencer dollars.

“Farmers are frustrated,” said Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, in a Tuesday statement.

As new U.S. tariffs threaten Canadian wine exports, Wine Fair Halifax is staying true to its values.

The 2024 growing season in Washington was marked by a January freeze event and turbulent market forces.

“This year almost did me in”, Chiara Boschis told me.

Current and future directions in grapevine cultivar breeding and grape genetic research were addressed by two University of California, Davis (UCD) faculty researchers at a recent seminar, “Exploring Different Aspects of Vine Health,” presented by the UCD Department of Viticulture & Enology (V&E).

The Cleveland native is changing the narrative of something that’s historically been exclusive.

Since joining Southern Glazer’s in 2020, Rippon has demonstrated exceptional leadership, most recently serving as General Manager, Vice President, Sapphire Division of New York.