Wine and the Falling Dollar // What’s behind the slump in Napa and Sonoma winery tasting room visits

August 29, 2023 - Wine Industry Insight Daily News Feed

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August 29, 2023

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Wine and the Falling Dollar

There are good reasons why it has been a while since I last wrote about wine and the dollar’s foreign exchange value. A lot of things have shaken up the pattern of wine sales here in the U.S.…

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What’s behind the slump in Napa and Sonoma winery tasting room visits

North Coast vintners should embrace digital marketing efforts if they want to keep tasting room revenue coming in while signing up more club members, say experts commenting on a major new direct-to-consumer wine sales survey.

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Digging in to the Direct-to-Consumer Wine Report (podcast)

Today on the "VinePair Podcast," Joanna and Zach discuss the data from Silicon Valley Bank's recent Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey report.

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Building a Wine Movement for Underrepresented People and Grape Varieties Alike

With a mission-driven distribution portfolio and a nonprofit events organization, Jahdé Marley is uplifting the people—and grape varieties—that the wine industry has traditionally discounted…

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This NASA technology could save US wine growers billions by detecting disease before it can be seen

Scientists with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University recently proved the effectiveness of their aerial surveys of 11,000 acres of wine grape crops in Lodi.

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Why D2C Wine Subscriptions Fall Flat

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the direct-to-consumer (D2C) subscription industry’s customer service, SommSelect maintains that the personal feeling is necessary to keeping members engaged.

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Viticulture, Agriculture, Growing & Farming

Effects of Viticultural Mechanization on Working Time Requirements and Production Costs

The purpose of this study was to empirically estimate machine and labor costs for mechanization of viticultural processes and to assess the relative effect of mechanization options on viticultural costs.

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Video: Wineries Don't Do This On Your Weigh Tags!

Once again it’s game on for harvest ! Once the grapes start rolling in things heat up pretty fast. (No fermentation-related pun intended) Things can also quickly become rather chaotic when it comes to harvest related recordkeeping. Specifically your weigh tags. If you are someone who fills out weigh tags- I’ve got a warning […]

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Winemaking & Production

Stilbenes Can Impair Malolactic Fermentation with Strains of Oenococcus oeni and Lactobacillus plantarum

Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is an important step in winemaking to improve wine quality by deacidification, increased microbial stability, and modified wine flavor. The phenolic composition of the wine influences the growth and metabolism of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) used for MLF.

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California Looks For Solutions To Combat Wildfire-Tainted Wine

Researchers Looking At Better Ways To Protect Wine Grapes From Wildfire Smoke A growing number of California winemakers have seen their crop ruined in recent years by wildfire smoke. The impact is huge: After fires in 2020, the California Association of Wine Grape Growers estimated that up to 325,000 tons of grapes weren’t usable, leading to…

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Patz & Hall Names Brianna Beighle as Assistant Winemaker

Sonoma’s esteemed Patz & Hall winery has hired Brianna Beighle as Assistant Winemaker, filling out the winemaking team. James McCeney, Patz & Hall’s Assistant Winemaker in 2012 and 2013, was appointed Winemaker at Patz & Hall in May.

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Inside the World of Argot Wines: How Beth & Justin Harmon are Crafting a Legacy. (podcast)

In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of Argot Wines and get to know Beth and Justin personally. We'll explore their journey from a successful career in the wine business to taking a leap of faith and running Argot full-time.

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Growing Your Business, Sales & Marketing

Creating a New Model for Accessible Wine Retail and Restaurant Design

With his acclaimed on- and off-premise spaces, Contento and Beaupierre Wine & Spirits, Yannick Benjamin is redesigning modern hospitality for all…

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Naked Wines’s Unique Business Model – Where Consumers Become ‘Angels’

In a dusty lot next to the crush pad of a Sonoma vineyard, more than 100 ‘angels’ gathered to taste Naked wines and enjoy tacos, pizza, and pupusas from food trucks.

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Investing, Finance & Real Estate

Cherubino Wines acquires Margaret River Winemakers

Cherubino Wines has announced the acquisition of Margaret River Winemakers, a winery and spirits brand located on Bussell Highway, 14km west...

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Inside a Sprawling $5 Million Vineyard Home in the Heart of South Africa’s Wine Country

Located in Franschhoek, the picturesque estate has a private vineyard, an olive grove, and three swimming pools.

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Environment, Climate, Wildfires & Smoke

Chile heavy rains likely caused over $1 bln in agriculture losses

Heavy rains in Chile's central south farming region last week may have caused at least $1 billion in losses, according to estimates by authorities and the industry.

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How champagne producers are taking a greener approach to winemaking

From eco-friendly packaging to organic farming, Champagne’s big maisons are stepping up their efforts in sustainable winemaking.

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Harvest 2023

Bordeaux: Hopes rise for 2023 harvest but mildew leaves mark

Some Bordeaux winemakers are moving towards the 2023 harvest with optimism for quality, but fierce mildew attacks have also severely affected some growers

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Mumm Napa harvests its first grapes of 2023

Harvest got underway at Mumm Napa on Monday, about three weeks later than normal.

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Today’s Most Interesting Wine Industry Data

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Wine and the Falling Dollar // What’s behind the slump in Napa and Sonoma winery tasting room visits

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