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Tag: Wine Market Trends

  • Are Consumers Leaving Wine Behind in the Slew of Alternative Beverages and Social Trends?

    It’s no secret that the wine industry is struggling, but it’s been difficult for some to wrap their heads around the many forces driving the decline in wine sales, and knowing how to prosper in today’s market. Alcohol beverage analyst Danny Brager shared some insights on the social and marketing trends impacting today’s wine consumers at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. Watch this brief interview with Danny and read more about current wine market trends in American Vineyard Magazine.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor SIPCAM AGRO USA for their industry support.

  • 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.

  • Signs of Stabilization in the Wine Market on the Horizon

    With the preliminary Crush Report revealing the lowest wine grape crush California has experienced in many years, and having heard from State of the Wine Industry panelists at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, including Glenn Proctor from Ciatti Company, growers and winemakers are still wondering when will things get better for the wine industry. Watch this brief video as Matthew Malcolm from California Ag Network interviews Glenn sharing that hope is on the horizon based on new indicators in the global wine market. Read more in American Vineyard Magazine.

  • Red Wine from the Land Down Under Wreaks Havoc on Global Market

    As we’ve learned so painfully during the pandemic, one thing leads to another; and the actions of one politician in Australia have had a domino effect leading to severe challenges in the global red wine market.  Watch this brief interview with Mike Veseth, The Wine Economist and Professor Emeritus of International Political Economy at the University of Puget Sound, and learn more about the state of the wine industry in American Vineyard Magazine.

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

  • Opportunities to Grow and Market Climate Friendly Wines

    While different sectors of the wine industry have embraced words describing their vineyard practices and wines such as “sustainable”, “Organic”, “Biodynamic” and “regenerative”, could “Climate Friendly” be the next buzz word and focus for wine grape growers? And would it interest consumers? Watch this brief interview with Liz Thach, Master of Wine, who recently addressed the industry at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento. Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

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

  • 2022 California Wine Grape Crop & Market Update

    Various climate/weather-related disasters over past several years have limited California grape production, and this year appears to be no different with a spring freeze impacting some grape growing regions of the state.  Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers as he shares a statewide outlook for the 2022 wine grape crop and how that will fit into current wine market trends. Read more in American Vineyard Magazine.
    Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.

  • No Demand for CA Thompson Grapes in the Crush this Year?

    The demand for Central Valley Thompson Seedless grapes in the crush this year is diving to another record low.  Why is this the case and what does it mean for the California wine and raisin industries?  Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter, President of Allied Grape Growers, and read more about it in the September issue of American Vineyard Magazine.

    Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support and attend their upcoming Grapevine Clonal Field Days.  Learn more HERE.

  • California Wine Grape Harvest Update with Allied Grape Growers

    How is the 2019 California wine grape crop and harvest progressing?  And what are the current trends in the wine market?  Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

     

    Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support and attend their upcoming Grapevine Clonal Field Days.  Learn more HERE.

  • Winery Numbers Increase, Distributors Consolidate — What’s a Mid-size Winery to Do?

    With the number of wineries in the US higher than ever, and only a few retailers controlling the bulk of wine distribution, what’s a mid-size winery to do to get their product through the supply chain?  Watch this brief interview with wine broker Glenn Proctor from the Ciatti Company as he shares a few recommendations and read more it in American Vineyard Magazine.

  • Will there be Room in the Tanks for the 2020 Wine Crush?

    As wine inventory movement has been pretty slow since the spring, there is some concern in the industry whether there will be room in the tanks for the 2019 crop that is beginning to mature.  Watch this brief wine market update with Wine Broker Glenn Proctor from the Ciatti Company as he explains, and read more in American Vineyard Magazine.