Talent Is the Advantage In today’s challenging wine market, deliberate talent and leadership decisions are becoming the defining factor for winery success. Headlines—from leadership changes to selective growth investments and widespread vine removal—show an industry recalibrating with intention. Coverage highlights a renewed focus on fundamentals, particularly the people driving business forward. The common thread is
Last week with the release of the annual State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report from Silicon Valley Bank presented a reality check for our industry: the U.S. wine market continues through a multi-year demand correction, with total sales down again in 2025 and a full recovery unlikely until later this decade. But here’s the
As the year winds down and we pour one more glass together before the new year arrives we’re reflecting on the shifts, challenges and quiet victories that defined 2025 for wine producers and the broader industry. From evolving market conditions to the growing emphasis on building resilient people-first teams this year demanded adaptability, intention and
