In many ways, the long-term visibility in the wine industry is cloudy at the moment. Retail sales trends are declining and difficult to interpret due to the upheaval of sales channels in recent years, increasing costs and unreliability of sourcing dry goods, many businesses are bracing for the potential of a recession, inflation, and all the while Covid still looms in the background. It is in times like this that a trusted broker can be one of the most valuable tools at your disposal since we have a clear picture of what is occurring in the grape and bulk wine markets. Following is a grape market and crop update by region from the brokers based upon their vineyard visits with clients, Turrentine’s historical market data, and extensive conversations with clients. Read More