Join leading wine industry attorneys, winery owners, and professionals for a focused half-day panel discussion. Panelists include: Arnaud Joubert - Légi Conseils Bourgogne Mario Zepponi - BMO Howard Bailey - Arch + Beam Pete Danko - Portland Business Journal Michael (“Mikey”) Etzel - Beaux Frères Winery Janie Brooks Heuck - Brooks Winery Barbara Gross - Cooper Mountain Vineyards David Millman - Domaine Drouhin Rusty Field - Domaine Serene Adam Campbell - Elk Cove Winery JB Rivail - Ponzi Vineyards What you’ll gain: Practical strategies to manage financial and operational risk Insights on protecting assets in a shifting market Real-world perspectives from industry leaders and advisors Actionable steps to strengthen stability and long-term positioning May 12, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  Check-In & Breakfast 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Program The Allision Inn & Spa 2525 Allison Lane  Newberg, OR 97132 Register Here

Demand decline improving with stabilization on the horizon Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, today released its 2026 State of the US Wine Industry Report. Widely regarded as the leading source of market trends in the premium wine sector, SVB’s 25th annual report provides an analysis of current market conditions, success strategies, and forecasts for the year ahead. The 2026 report estimates the following industry sales totals for 2025: Total volume of ~329 million cases (down from 335.9 million in 2024) Total value of ~$74.3 billion (down from $75.5 billion in 2024). The wine industry is moving through a multi-year demand correction, largely driven by value wines at the under $12 price point. Industry sales in 2025 declined 2.0% (by cases) and 1.6% (by dollars), yet both represent improvements compared to 2024. The industry ended the year with both profit margin compression and higher levels of inventory. The premium industry will likely experience its

Please join us on Thursday, January 15 for a live, virtual event to review findings and analysis from our 2026 State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report. Our panel of wine industry experts will present findings from the latest SVB State of the U.S. Wine Industry survey and discuss market sentiment, ongoing business challenges and share success stories. In this year’s session, we will: Examine the biggest impacts on U.S. wineries’ financial health. Analyze the ongoing shifts in consumer behavior. Investigate the relationship between wine supply and emerging threats. Explore the sales strategies currently used by leading brands. Our panel of wine industry innovators hosting this discussion include: Rob McMillan – EVP & Founder, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division Janie Brooks Heuck – Managing Director, Brooks Wine Kristin Marchesi – Managing Director, Metis Mergers & Acquisitions Matt Owings – COO & CFO, Rombauer Vineyards Virtual Event Details

Running a wine business is tough. In 2024, the pressures to stay financially strong, operationally efficient, and culturally vibrant are greater than ever. But we don't have to face these challenges alone -- we can learn from the best and brightest winery leaders who have been there and done that. InnoVint sat down with top winery CEOs, COOs, finance leaders, and winemakers to share their secrets for how to run a financially, operationally, and culturally healthy winery. You can now access all three events on demand! Here's a look at what these expert panelists shared: FINANCIAL HEALTH: Strategies for Sustainable Winery Growth with Peter Willmert (CEO, Hudson Napa Valley) and Rick Lawson (Dir of Finance, Shafer Vineyards) Critical financial metrics to track such as cash flow and profit margins.  Adjusting business strategies in response to emerging industry trends.  Utilizing advanced technology to monitor financial performance. OPERATIONAL HEALTH: Best Practices fo

On July 24th, join Remi Cohen (CEO, Domaine Carneros), Janie Brooks Heuck (Managing Director, Brooks Wine), and Ashley Leonard (CEO, InnoVint) to discuss the vital role of organizational culture in winery success.  Register to save your spot and get the recording!  

The SVB Wine Division's Direct-to-Consumer Report provides an important update on the evolution of tasting rooms, wine clubs and the industry’s other DTC activity. Thanks to our panelists Sonyia Grabski, Mary Jo Dale, Janiene Ullrich + Rob McMillan and to everyone who tuned in for today’s launch event.  Read our 13th annual report for the results of our 2024 DTC survey and a look at what’s next for the wine world. Download the report here.

The answer to the title question is yes, DTC is holding up, but as most in the industry will attest, it's a nuanced response that requires a discussion.  Sign up for the 2024 annual SVB Direct-to-Consumer Videocast presented next Tuesday, June 25th, to hear an expert panel discuss the findings from the 2024 Direct-Direct-to-Consumer Survey. What can you expect? After researching the wine industry for more than 20 years and producing this report for well over a decade, you can expect the same thing you always get: an honest and balanced view of the current direct-to-consumer market.  Would you like a teaser? Take a look at the chart below. There continues to be concern about visitation in wine country. 2021 was the best year in a decade post-COVID. It was a bounce-back year from 2020. We were never going to reach those heights anytime soon. But the chart above shows a nuanced change in the visitation pattern with a bottom in May of 2022. Since May 2022, while visitat

You're Invited!  2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey: Report, Results and Benchmarks Virtual Event Tuesday, June 25, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM PDT  Please join us for our 2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey: Report, Results and Benchmarks virtual event, where our panel of wine industry leaders will review the findings from our most recent DTC wine survey and share their thoughts on the evolution of the business as we head into the second half of the year.   During this live event, you will hear the latest DTC wine sales and marketing trends, examine industry growth strategies and participate in our panel’s Q&A session. A few of the topics we will address include: The impact of changes in consumer demographics and reduction of volume sales   The hidden benefits of the current overproduction throughout the US alcohol beverage industry The innovations that continue to propel direct sales beyond the tasting room Our panel of industry innovators hosting this

WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, recently installed new members on its Board of Directors and discussed the outlook in Washington heading into 2023. The annual Fall Retreat, this year held at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington on November 14-15, also included updates on the organization's membership, government affairs activities, and 2022 National Economic Impact Study. "This was an excellent and productive gathering reflective of WineAmerica's continuing evolution," said WineAmerica President Jim Trezise, who served on the organization's Board and Executive Committee for 25 years before becoming President in 2017. "The new Board members bring fresh perspectives and energy to blend with the dedication and experience of longtime Directors." The newly installed Directors, elected by the membership in October, are Michelle Kaufman of the Stoller Wine Group (OR), Edward Matovcik of Constellation Brands (NY, CA, WA),