Brian Clements, Vice President / Partner here at Turrentine Brokerage published his latest article in the North Bay Business Journal titled, ‘Sea Change Coming to Grape, Wine Market’. This article discusses how in some cases throughout the North Coast demand surpasses supply. Needless to say, the North Coast grape market is very active, with several varieties moving into shortage. In regards to pricing, some varieties in certain areas of the North Coast are experiencing a 60 percent increase over last year.

To read more please click on this link:

http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/40095/sea-change-coming-to-grape-wine-markets/

Article Originally Published: September 19th, 2011

Brian Clements, Vice President / Partner here at Turrentine Brokerage was quoted in the Press Democrat yesterday in an article titled, ’Harvest off to slow start’. This article discusses how the North Coast growing conditions have altered the wineries vineyard expectations and how harvest is coming along so far.

To read more please click on this link:

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110913/BUSINESS/110919818/1350?Title=Harvest-off-to-slow-start&tc=ar

I like barbecue season, and I am pretty good at the grill. I also worked for a leading company in the wine business for ten years, and it’s always barbecue season there. I don’t mean this as a criticism – it’s a great company. But if you are going to rise in those ranks, you had better be able to give quick, intelligent and insightful answers to a battery of questions on a moment’s notice.