What happens now that most Vintage Wine Estates assets have sold

What happens now that most Vintage Wine Estates assets have sold

A return of B.R. Cohn music festivals. Leaning into “dog wine” marketing. These are some of the stated goals of buyers of wineries and brands purchased out of the California Wine Countryanchored company’s $400 million bankruptcy. Here’s what analysts think the company’s fall says and doesn’t say about the wine business as a whole.

Napa County rezones Hess/Laird agricultural land for industry

Napa County rezones Hess/Laird agricultural land for industry

Napa County is rezoning the 280-acre Hess Collection/Laird properties near American Canyon from agricultural to industrial, in part to help eventually pave the way for a planned Highway 29 parallel road. “This is a very integral part of connectivity in the south county,” said county Supervisor Belia Ramos, who represents the American Canyon area.

Selling a Californian Winery? Get Ready for a Reality Check

Selling a Californian Winery? Get Ready for a Reality Check

As wine sales drop and winery owners head for retirement, more properties are coming onto the market. But, experts tell Felicity Carter, expectations are unrealistic. The recent sale of Duckhorn Vineyards for $1.95bn to private equity firm Butterfly must be giving hope to people across California.