Making the Case for Stock Option Plans in the Wine Industry
First and foremost, let me start by saying that I love wine. I love everything about it: the vibrant colors, the tantalizing aromas, and the “it opened a whole new world to me” impact of trying a...
View ArticleVirtual Wineries
I would like to talk about a topic that has been given more publicity recently, but is definitely not a new concept: the “virtual winery.” As many of you probably know, virtual wineries have been...
View ArticleSucceeding in the Wine Industry
First and foremost, let me quickly comment on this ridiculous direct shipping bill introduced to Congress last week. A lot has been said about the so-called HR 5034 “CARE” bill (good overview/analysis...
View ArticleEffective Winery Business Plans
I was fortunate enough to take part in a great discussion recently about business plans in the wine industry and what constitutes a good one (or doesn’t for that matter). Keep in mind I was in a room...
View ArticleSelling Wine Direct to Customers – Harder Then It Sounds
Wow, I can’t believe how quickly the summer flew by. Alas, summer is over, both fall and crush are here and it’s time for some more of my unsolicited thoughts on the wine industry. There is a lot to...
View ArticleWine as an Economic Indicator?
Here we are, back again after a very long and extended break from writing here. To say my colleagues and I in the valuation and wine business services groups have been busy this past year would be an...
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