Below is an overview of the Bulk Wine Market outlined by region.  Call us early to get an update on how the 2014 harvest will affect the market for the wines of interest to you.  There are some great opportunities of wines available for sale.  Also, the earlier we understand your position the greater our Read more

Turrentine Harvest Update: September 30th, 2014 Sonoma County – Mike Needham & Alicia Kump Majority of Pinot Noir has been picked. Overall, the Pinot Noir yields came in slightly lighter than expected Chardonnay is about 60-70% picked; the Chardonnay left is mainly in the cooler areas (Russian River, Coast, etc.).  Sonoma County should be finished Read more

Turrentine Harvest Update: September 16th, 2014 North Coast: Mike Needham & Alicia Kump Sparkling: Started in Napa Valley at the end of July, which is earlier than last year by 10 to 14 days.  Yields vary depending on region from light to average. Napa Overall crop yields appear to be similar to 2013 or above Read more

Turrentine Brokerage is looking for a stellar performer to join our high-performance Bulk Wine Team.  This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building profitable, long-term relationships with key players in the supply side of the wine business. The right candidate will have great people skills, lots of wine business knowledge, attention to detail Read more

Brian Clements, Vice President here at Turrentine Brokerage has posted his latest article, titled “Purchases of North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon active as harvest begins” for the North Bay Business Journal. To read the entire article, please click on the link below. http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/96101/grape-market-insights-column-for-august-18-2014/ (Article originally published Monday, August 18, 2014)

Written by Steve Fredricks, President Turrentine Brokerage On August 14th, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their 2014 crop estimate for wine grapes of 3.9 million tons, down 8% from 2013. However, intelligent supply decisions cannot be made using the projection because the crush will not be 8% down on every variety in every Read more

Wine Industry Network recently endorsed Turrentine Brokerage in their Supplier Spotlight. To read the entire feature, please click on the link below. http://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2014/07/28/turrentine-brokerage-cutting-edge-industry-expertise/  

UC Davis Extension and the Department of Viticulture and Enology is hosting their annual OIV Wine Marketing Program. Michael Robichaud, Bulk Broker here at Turrentine Brokerage, will be presenting at the Grape Supply & Economics of Production seminar. This two-week program focuses on the economics of production and marketing grapes and wine in the United States. Read more

Steve Fredricks, President here at Turrentine Brokerage was recently interviewed by Paul Franson of Wines & Vines. Steve discusses the latest publication of the Turrentine Outlook in an article entitled, “Turrentine Forecasts Shortage of Sonoma Cab”. (Article originally posted June 16, 2014). To read the article please click here.    

Understanding the balance of supply to demand of specific varietals and appellations are vital to successful short and long-term planning.  Steve Fredricks and Mike Needham of Turrentine Brokerage will be presenting a selection of Turrentine’s proprietary market research at the Vineyard Economics Seminar.  There will be an overview of the domestic and international wine markets Read more