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My latest article for VinePair explores the challenges and opportunities for generational succession in American wineries. https://lnkd.in/gPyMFvzS

Sharing a well written article on what makes Mt. Veeder AVA so special in Napa, California. https://lnkd.in/ek3N8Gh8 Here are the key points and takeaways: Mt. Veeder is a unique Napa Valley AVA situated on the Mayacamas mountain range with vineyards planted up to 2,400 feet elevation. Its rugged terrain, steep slopes, and proximity to the San Pablo Bay create a cool climate ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The challenging conditions of Mt. Veeder result in lower yields but more concentrated, complex wines with distinct rocky, chocolate, and espresso notes compared to valley floor wines. Only 1% of Napa's wines come from this small AVA where all farming is done by hand. While large in area, Mt. Veeder has very few vineyard acres (around 1,000) and accounts for just 1.3% of Napa's total production. The wines are highly coveted for their pronounced depth and intensity despite limited availability #mtveeder #napavalley #winelover #SegassiaVineyard

The #WineIndustry is always changing. Make sure your #winery keeps up with the times. One of the most profitable changes your winery can make is a change in #WineLabel. Merrill Research has a treasure trove of #ResearchData that can help your winery. http://ow.ly/EcqK30oA9ho

Vineyard Update: Harvest has been adjusted to 14 Sep. Historically the person who both managed the vineyard and made the wine was called the “vigneron”. In modern commercial winemaking the tasks are often divided between vintner (or winemaker) and vineyard manager or (grape grower). Large wineries may have a wine maker and estate vineyard(s) in the care of a vineyard manager, while smaller wineries might have a vigneron or a vintner and purchase grapes from local vineyards managed by an independent grape grower(s). Feisty Fox Farm and Vineyards provides Vidal Blanc grapes to winemakers (vintners) who use our grapes for their needs. In this arrangement it is important to stay in close communication with the vintner to ensure the grapes are suited for the vintner’s needs. Weather, quality of the grapes and different uses or styles of wine will dictate harvest decisions. Clarification: Yeast is a type of fungus, not a fungicide. It can be affected by a fungicide. #vidalblanc #virginiavineyards #virginiawine #knowyourwine Toni Stinson Josh Stinson

We surveyed every winery website in Sonoma and we found some surprising things. We found that e-commerce standards are 10 years behind the curve, Sonoma likes dogs more than children, and the number three wine isn't what you might think. Swipe through below for a mini-report, or click here [https://lnkd.in/gTz_feJg] to download the full report and gain access to the database with raw info on every Sonoma winery! #SonomaWineries #WineIndustry #EcommerceTrends #WineSurvey #SonomaCounty #DigitalTransformation #WineryInsights #MarketResearch #WineLovers #DogFriendly #WineEcommerce #IndustryAnalysis #SonomaWine #CustomerExperience #WineData #BusinessIntelligence

In case you missed it, we surveyed every winery website in Sonoma and we found some surprising things. We found that e-commerce standards are 10 years behind the curve, Sonoma likes dogs more than children, and the number three wine isn't what you might think. Swipe through below for a mini-report, or click here [https://lnkd.in/gkhc3fd5] to download the full report and gain access to the database with raw info on every Sonoma winery! #SonomaWineries #WineIndustry #EcommerceTrends #WineSurvey #SonomaCounty #DigitalTransformation #WineryInsights #MarketResearch #WineLovers #DogFriendly #WineEcommerce #IndustryAnalysis #SonomaWine #CustomerExperience #WineData #BusinessIntelligence

1974. A dubious time in history which saw Nixon’s resignation, Ali vs Forman’s “Rumble in the Jungle,” intro of a nationwide 55 mph highway speed limit and Barbara Streisand topping the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles. Also in 1974? Chateau Grand Traverse starting wine production in Northern Michigan. Foolhardy by some standards 50 years ago, CGT “pressed” on with its belief in the possibilities of the Northern Michigan landscape and now celebrates its golden anniversary. Ali boasted he was “King of the world,” but in the kingdom of Riesling, CGT reigns. Michigan’s ‘House of Riesling’ is responsible for +75% of the State of Michigan’s Riesling sales and +3% of total sales in the United States. 2024. A dubious time in history as the wine industry faces off with a Millennial and Gen Z audience who turning from wine to the cheap and sweet of the RTD, Seltzer and flavor-house of the week in the adult bev. Chateau Grand Traverse stands stalwart and committed to sharing its niche in micro-climate, varietal craft-wine making with the staunchest of skeptics, ready to savor the future with a bold blend of ambition and just a touch of sass. #Winemaking #Winebusiness #WineIndustry #50Years #UncorkYourNorth

Great article on the wineries in this area.

We are lucky to live in (comparatively) close proximity to Central Otago, affording us the privilege of knowing winemakers, winegrowers and experts in the region, which has fruitfully provided us with the newest addition to our Dhall & Nash stable, Grasshopper Rock. Learn about the wine that Bob Campbell MW is calling "One of Central Otago’s most consistently top pinot noirs," here on our introductory blog; https://lnkd.in/gS9pGdb7

It’s a very interesting time to be in the wine business in Sonoma, Napa and all of California. Wine consumption continues to decline and even a study last week suggested that 1 glass of red wine may not be necessarily helpful for one’s health. Even with this disparaging view, other see this as a unique opportunity to acquire well positioned wineries and vineyards at excellent values. The US is the largest wine market globally and in 2023, consumption decreased by 3.0%. The EU accounts for 48% of the world's wine consumption and wine consumption declined 1.8% in 2023. Are you thinking of acquiring or selling wineries or other properties please reach-out? Follow on LinkedIn for stories and news on local, US and International real estate matters, including wine. All articles are open provided as gifts without pay-walls. #wine #winery #winespectator #napa #sonona #marin #santabarbara #monterey #lodi #lake #Mendocino #pasorobles #sanluisobispo