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The charm of American wineries often lies in the story of generations nurturing the vineyards and crafting wines, yet this heritage is far less common in the U.S. than in Europe, where family-owned wineries can boast centuries of history. The struggle to keep these wineries within the family showcases the nuanced challenges of American succession planning in an industry where longevity is the exception, not the norm... #familybusiness #successionplanning #longevity #wineries

How to build connections with top sommeliers? Sommeliers like visits from producers and like to visit wineries. But that is not always practical and it’s often beyond a wine producer’s budget. So, what are the alternatives? The World's Best Sommeliers’ Selection is one solution. What else? To discover more about this and other ideas, Canopy contacted eight renowned sommeliers. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4glieaM #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025

On paper, the Burgundy 2022 vintage is everything producers and buyers were after: good quality, highly-rated wines in decent volumes (at least, in comparison to 2021). Have buyers stepped up to the mark and ‘filled their boots’ with 2022 Burgundy, as advised by Neal Martin? It’s still too early to say. Read the Liv-ex's full Burgundy 2022 report here: https://bit.ly/49pli18

How to build connections with top sommeliers? Sommeliers like visits from producers and like to visit wineries. But that is not always practical and it’s often beyond a wine producer’s budget. So, what are the alternatives? The World's Best Sommeliers’ Selection is one solution. What else? To discover more about this and other ideas, Canopy contacted eight renowned sommeliers. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4glieaM #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025

The unique allure of American wineries often stems from the stories of families who have dedicated generations to cultivating the vineyards and producing exquisite wines. However, this deep-rooted heritage is significantly rarer in the U.S. compared to Europe, where many wineries have been family-owned for centuries. The challenge of maintaining these wineries across generations highlights the complex issues surrounding succession planning in the American wine industry, where enduring through the ages remains an exception. The journey to preserve these legacies amidst evolving landscapes is both fascinating and intricate. #familybusiness #successionplanning #longevity #wineries

The next chapter begins…

To oak, or not to oak - that is the question? In our latest blog post written by Nick Adams MW he touches on why oak is associated with so many wines and whether that’s always a good thing. Plus, “The Chardonnay Conundrum”! To read more and find out why wineries use the oak barrelling technique, check out the post here: https://lnkd.in/dMND-VqF

Hi everyone - this week, let's travel further east of Napa and turn our attention to one of the smaller sub-AVAs: Wild Horse Valley. If you've never heard of Wild Horse Valley, it's because there aren't a lot of wines made there. Sitting above the fog line, this is the coolest of all the AVAs and benefits from its proximity to San Pablo Bay. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay do well, and tend to have higher acidity do to the higher elevation. The fruit is mainly sold to other wineries. Situated on the edge of this AVA, Kenzo, is the closest winery that I can recommend - with a caveat. Pre-2020 wines from Kenzo were made by "the first lady of wine" Heidi Barrett. Those wines were fantastic. Unfortunately, per Wine Searcher, Heidi left Kenzo in 2022 over a dispute with the owners over releasing their 2020 reds, which she felt may have been impacted by smoke from the Glass fire. She wanted to make it clear that she did not make those wines. Marc Nanes, was Heidi's assistant and has taken over winemaking duties. Hopefully, he can continue their legacy of great wines. Insider Tip: If you see 2020 Napa reds on store shelves it's best to steer clear unless you can ensure the grapes were harvested before the Glass fire on Sept 27th, or they weren't subjected to the smoke.  #wealthandwine #financeandvino #financialadvisor

Understanding the cost of production is key for wineries to ensure long-term success. By analyzing the costs involved in each step of the winemaking process, wineries can make informed decisions to improve efficiency and profitability. Read more about it here #WinerySuccess #costaccounting