Tag: Turrentine Brokerage

  • Historic, Low California Grape Crush Reported: Analysis with Turrentine Brokerage on American Vineyard Live (Recording)

    American Vineyard Magazine hosted a special livestream webcast on February 21st, featuring representatives from Turrentine Brokerage providing a detailed analysis on the 2024 CDFA Grape Crush Report. The webcast was recorded and can now be viewed for free here. Watch now as Turrentine representatives share key insights on using the results of the report to make informed, critical business decisions moving forward, with wine market perspectives from the North Coast, Central Coast, Northern Interior and Central Valley wine regions.

  • Historic Grape Crush Report and Live-Streamed Event to Explain It All

    California has just come off of the smallest grape crush the state has experienced in decades. Join American Vineyard live on February 21, 2025, at 10 AM PST to review the 2024 Grape Crush Report and what it means to wine grape growers, vintners, and industry stakeholders in California and worldwide. American Vineyard Live and the team at Turrentine Brokerage will dive deep into questions stakeholders have such as: What is the Grape Crush Report? Why such a low crush this year? Why were quality grapes left unharvested in 2024? How will the 2024 Grape Crush Report impact my decisions in 2025 and beyond? Will the wine market improve in 2025? How can we use the 2024 Grape Crush Report? What can the 2024 Grape Crush Report do to help me make decisions for my vineyard?

    The panel discussion will be streamed live from Fresno, California for all interested viewers worldwide. It is a FREE live stream for anyone who would like to attend virtually. Registered viewers will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift card or brand new Bahco hand pruning tools. Prize winners will be announced during the event (must be “present” online to win).

    Questions about the 2024 Grape Crush Report for the panelists can be submitted when registering to attend. Questions will be answered live during the event.

    No special software or login is needed to register or join the event. Just register HERE, and a link to join the event will be emailed to the address provided.

    Stay informed on the 2024 Grape Crush Report and how it can serve as a compass to lead to a more successful 2025! “There has never been a more crucial time to use the information we have to navigate the headwinds of today’s market. We look forward to seeing you on the live stream!” says Matthew Malcolm, Editor of American Vineyard Magazine.

    REGISTER HERE

  • Global Bulk Wine Market Challenges to Navigate

    Watch this brief interview with Turrentine Brokerage bulk wine broker Marc Cuneo following his State of the Industry report at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo on what’s going on in the bulk wine market and the challenges that lay ahead. Read the State of the California grape industry reports in the January and upcoming issues of American Vineyard Magazine.

  • Turrentine Brokerage Reflects on Challenging 2023 Vintage (CA Northern Interior)

    Like many other vineyards in the state, Lodi and the the Northern Interior of California were severely impacted by mildew pressure in 2023. This contributed to significant crop losses, lowering the overall wine grape crush. Watch this brief interview with Mike Needham from Turrentine Brokerage following his State of the Industry report at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo.

  • What To Know About the Central Valley Wine Market Heading Into a New Season

    In this California Ag Network interview, watch Mike Needham from Turrentine Brokerage share current wine market dynamics for the Central Valley of California, which accounts for the highest portion of the nation’s wine grape crush.  Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Ranch Systems for their industry support.

  • Central Coast Wine Market Trends With Turrentine Brokerage

    Watch this interview featuring Audra Cooper from Turrentine Brokerage as she describes results of the 2022 Central Coast grape harvest and its impact on the local wine market.  The lighter crush was followed by unusually early activity in the wine market.  Read more about it in the March Crush Report issue of American Vineyard Magazine.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor Ranch Systems for their industry support.

  • State of the Wine Industry, Lodi/Interior with Mike Needham

    There’s been a lot of activity in the wine market over the past several months as the industry heads into 2022 with tighter inventories. Watch this brief interview with Mike Needham as he shares some insights of what he’s been seeing in California’s interior wine grape regions based on his recent presentation at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo.
     
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
  • California Wine Market Shapes up with Successful 2021 Harvest

    After some challenging years fraught with wildfires, pandemic and inventory issues, 2021 appears to be wrapping up on a positive note for the California wine industry as shared at Malcolm Media’s Sonoma Grape Expo.  Watch this brief interview with Marc Cuneo from Turrentine Brokerage as he explains, and read more about it in the coming issue of American Vineyard Magazine.
     
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
  • Wine Market Dynamics with Turrentine Brokerage: Time to Evolve

    The global wine market is constantly evolving along with the demands of today’s consumers, as growers and wine industry stakeholders were clearly reminded at the recent Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento. Obviously, growers can’t change their vineyards/varietals as quickly as the markets changes; however, watch this brief interview for some considerations from Steve Fredricks from Turrentine Brokerage, and read more about the current state of the grape and wine industry in the March Crush Report issue of American Vineyard Magazine.

  • Tree & Vine Expo, Nov. 7th

    November has come and growers & PCAs are anticipating the annual Tree & Vine Expo on November 7th at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, held by American Vineyard, California Fresh Fruit, and Pacific Nut Producer Magazines.  The Expo will feature educational grower seminars, and state of the grape, nut, and tree fruit industry addresses by Jennifer Williams from the California Walnut Board, Kelly Covello from the Almond Alliance of California, Amy Uber for the California Department of Food & Agriculture, and Erica Moyer from Turrentine Brokerage.  A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.  The expo provides a great environment for the industry to get together, celebrate the harvest, enjoy some good food, gain continuing education credits and network at an industry trade show with over 130 vendors. DPR has approved 4 hours of PCA credits for the expo, including 1 hr of Laws & Regs. Five hours of CCA credits have also been approved (1.5 hr Soil & Water Management, 1.5 hr IPM, 1.5 hr Crop Management, 1 hr Professional Development).  Registration is FREE and will begin at 7:00 a.m., and the meeting will conclude at 2 p.m.  Learn more about the Tree & Vine Expo and pre-register here.