Wine Business Editorial

Disputes fermenting between winery shareholders may not be governed by fiduciary duties but could be covered by insurance. By Amy Briggs and Hilary Krase Many wineries...

Is positioning your wine as a mixed drink ingredient a smart way to sell more bottles? By Robin Shreeves   A September report from Terrain confirms that...

The dysfunction in Washington, D.C., advances to the next level. What does it mean for the wine industry? By Michael Kaiser   To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, “In...

Winemakers across Europe, particularly in regions bearing PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) designations, uphold stringent regulations to safeguard the...

By Carl Giavanti   ​​Julia Coney is a Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, speaker and consultant. Her writing includes stories on wine, winemakers and...

Collaborating on wildfire resiliency shouldn’t be the sole responsibility of the wineries themselves. By Mike McNulty The ravages of wildfire after wildfire have locked the California...

PDO and PGI are EU quality schemes designed to protect the names and qualities of specific products, or to promote their unique characteristics, linked...

Adding video and AI to your winery marketing may be easier than you think. By Laurie Wachter   The world of marketing sometimes feels like it’s spinning...

Sharing an experience creates new and loyal customers.  By Melanie Young   Sponsoring events can bring new customers to your wine brand through product sampling and social...

Here is what wineries need to know if they plan to sell wine online for the first time. By Kelly Martin E-commerce wine sales makeup 23%...

With a deadline looming, wineries face a complicated path to compliance with California’s Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements  By Laurie Wachter The California wine industry has been...

Winemakers across Europe, particularly in regions bearing PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) designations, uphold stringent regulations to safeguard the...

Producers are rethinking their devotion to the nobles. By Kathleen Willcox    The last few years have not been kind to vitis vinifera. Damage from wildfires, hail...

For winery owners navigating the dynamic landscape of the wine industry, understanding the pivotal role of wine styles in marketing success is paramount. By Chris...

By Carl Giavanti   Kathleen Willcox is a freelance journalist whose work covers wine, beer, food and culture. She writes for Liquor.com, Wine Searcher, Wine Enthusiast...