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November 20, 2024

Financial Wine Symposium: State of the Industry and Implication of Election Results

Last week, financial and management professionals from the wine industry gathered at Copia in downtown Napa for the highly anticipated annual Wine Industry Financial Symposium. The packed venue set the stage for an in-depth analysis of the state of the wine business, consumer trends, policy impacts and innovative practices. 

November 13, 2024

Key Takeaways from the Wine Industry Financial Symposium Day 2 2024

The second day of the Wine Industry Financial Symposium was centered around strategy, offering actionable insights for wineries seeking to thrive in an increasingly competitive and evolving market. From brand differentiation to consumer engagement, the speakers provided a roadmap for building a strong, modern wine brand.

November 12, 2024

Key Takeaways from the Wine Industry Financial Symposium Day 1 2024

The Wine Industry Financial Symposium brought together leaders, analysts, and experts to examine the state of the wine industry in 2024. Despite challenging times, the sessions provided valuable insights into strategies for navigating a highly competitive market.

February 1, 2024

Wineries Find Ways to Raise Price, Even Amid Inflation Conditions

WHEN INFLATION HITS, most companies increase the prices of their products to cover the rising costs of goods and services. When it comes to doing so successfully, however, there’s no one silver bullet. 

November 23, 2022

Financial Symposium Closing Keynote: Growing Stoller Wine Group

Gary Mortenson’s Journey from Tech Startup Veteran To Wine Industry Growth Champion and Innovator

When Bill Stoller hired Gary Mortenson to lead Stoller Family Estate Winery (now Stoller Wine Group) in 2008, there were 13 employees and the company made 9,000 cases of wine. Stoller told Mortenson he wanted to grow the company and have it last for 200 years.   

November 20, 2022

Four Takeaways from “How to Start Using Data for Fun and Profit” at the Financial Wine Symposium

How does a winery start using data to grow its business? How do you use data to increase wine sales? What are some practical steps for wineries to get started with data? These questions were addressed in a session at last week’s Wine Industry Financial Symposium in Napa.