The wine market is no longer simply in a slowdown – it is in structural correction. Distribution routes are tightening, consumer behavior is shifting, and the assumptions many wineries relied on even two years ago no longer hold. Wholesale channels that once provided stable revenue are consolidating or disappearing. Tasting room traffic has become inconsistent. Consumer loyalty has weakened. This isn’t temporary turbulence. It’s a fundamental reshaping of how wine reaches customers and which wineries succeed in doing so. Winery owners are facing hard questions: Should I double down on wholesale or pivot to direct-to-consumer? Do I chase new customer segments or deepen relationships with existing ones? The challenge isn’t a lack of options. It’s knowing which move to make first when resources are tight, and the margin for error is slim. The Distribution L

Mitroff Consulting & Associates is pleased to announce the completion of the search for the CEO for our Client, Somerston Estate. Judd Wallenbrock accepted the position from an outstanding pool of candidates. Judd has a strong background in senior level executive roles for: Robert Mondavi, De Loach Vineyards, Michel-Schlumberger, Jessup Cellars, C. Mondavi & Family, and other well-known wineries. It was a pleasure working with Somerston and Judd on such an exciting opportunity. Judd’s leadership abilities make him well positioned to continue the success of the Somerston Estate and Priest Ranch wines.

Mondavi’s Judd Wallenbrock Predicts a Premium Year in 2021: It’s apparent in speaking with Judd Wallenbrock, CEO of C. Mondavi & Family (parent company to Charles Krug), that he is highly optimistic about the future of wine in 2021... The post Afternoon Brief, January 4th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/04/afternoon-brief-1771?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1771 Published Date:Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:12:13 +0000 

It’s apparent in speaking with Judd Wallenbrock, CEO of C. Mondavi & Family (parent company to Charles Krug), that he is highly optimistic about the future of wine in 2021... The post Mondavi’s Judd Wallenbrock Predicts a Premium Year in 2021 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/04/judd-wallenbrock-predicts-premium-2021?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judd-wallenbrock-predicts-premium-2021 Published Date:Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:00:48 +0000