INTERIOR Written by Marc Cuneo, Broker/Partner As harvest gets under way bulk demand remains consistent for quality wines, primarily 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.   In the last few months Buyers have turned their focus from 2015 and 2014 wines to contracts for 2016 and beyond.  Recent sales of 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon have been in Read more

NORTH COAST Written by Mike Needham, Grape Broker The crop at this point is looking a little bit better than a year ago for most varieties in the North Coast (there are a few exceptions).  Most growers have fewer clusters per vine, but the set is better this year (less shatter).  We are also seeing Read more

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The Turrentine Brokerage team is proud to announce the release of Issue 16 of The Turrentine Outlook: Forecasts and Strategies for a Competitive Advantage©. The information in The Turrentine Outlook sets a foundation that illustrates the long-term cycles of the market, and is designed to be supplemented with specific advice and strategy for your individual Read more

“Turrentine Brokerage has just released its annual Turrentine Outlook with an overview of the wine supply in California. The 247-page report also focuses on the split between grape and wine supply for brands priced less than $9 per bottle versus brands selling for more than $9 per bottle.” To read the entire article published by Read more

Marc Cuneo & Mike Needham presented at the Vineyard Economics Seminar on May 25th in Napa Valley Marriott. If you didn’t get to see their presentation in person, read about it here: http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/northbay/sonomacounty/5659083-181/smaller-2016-winegrape-crop-buyer-fatigue#page=0 Originally published by The Press Democrat May 25th, 2016. Written by Jeff Quackenbush.

The Lodi Vineyard and Wine Economics Symposium is scheduled for June 22 at Wine & Roses. Erica Moyer will be speaking at the event on a panel discussing ‘The State of the Land and the Grapes’. For more event details, click here.

Marc Cuneo & Mike Needham will be presenting at the Vineyard Economics Seminar on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Napa Valley Marriott. For more information, click here.

Written by Erica Moyer Monterey/San Benito Warm spring temperatures and spring showers are a making for happy vines but canopy growth does not equal more clusters.  The cluster counts are a reflection of last spring where cooler, grey weather dominated the spring for an extended period of time.  These factors are not optimal conditions for Read more