Tasting room sales not exactly falling off a cliff // DtC Shipments Decline by Value, Volume // Bifurcation in North Coast Vineyard Values

On Monday when I got into the office I was greeted with an alarming headline from WineBusiness.com, the wine trade's most-read publication: Are Direct to Consumer Wine Sales Falling off a Cliff? This headline was based on a report published...

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipment value fell 8% versus a year ago to just under $472 million in March, according to Wine Business Analytics/Sovos ShipCompliant.

Higher interest rates, variability in grape production, and longer-term trends in wine consumption have raised some concerns over vineyard valuations in Napa and Sonoma counties.

Even in the simplest of times, it can be challenging to get a clear read on the wine market. The market is multifaceted and relevant data are fragmented, incomplete and often conflicting.

Here’s why progressive farmers and winemakers are doubling down on diversity.

The weather and moods of consumers on the economy played a role in a 10% drop in sales, according to industry watchers speaking at a recent California North Coast business conference.

The Micro Winery Ordinance, which passed last year, should have been the saving grace for small Napa Valley winemakers.

A wide variety of speakers and presentations addressed some of the major issues affecting the wine industry at the 2023 Sovos ShipCompliant Wine Summit, which took place in Napa on April 19-20.

An invasive species that feeds on over 300 plants prefers grapevines.

American farmers and ranchers use new technologies that allow them to reduce the use of water, fertilizers and pesticides, while increasing agricultural production.

The Livermore Valley may be well-known for its variety of wine selections at its more than 50 wineries, but the practices that go into making the wine are just as notable as the end result.

When complete, the 275-acre estate vineyard will be the first of its size to allow year-round sheep grazing – This year, Halter Ranch has announced […]

Emerging markets in Southeast Asia showed strong growth for Australian wine exports but were unable to offset declining value to traditional markets, where tough conditions continued in the year to the end of March 2023…

Softening inflation and sharp reductions in spending in March could be a sign that the economy is cooling

Although Californians' overall tax burden is among the nation's highest, the state's taxes on alcoholic beverages are among the lowest.

But, what if the right questions were asked?

By Christian Moess Laursen Naked Wines PLC said Thursday that it expects to report pretax profit in line with consensus expectations for fiscal 2023, and...

Pernod Ricard remains confident of "strong" fourth quarter, despite its first three months reflecting a 2.2% dip in like-for-like sales.