Other articles in this new, three-part series: Sulser Bryant’s imaginary conspiracy Sulser Bryant sues to silence the whistleblower who once saved her $3 million NOTE: This three-part update is based primarily on new court filings and judicial decisions. The accuracy, context and content of these articles are improved because our previous coverage prompted multiple knowledgeable […]
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Other articles to be published in this new, three-part series: Sulser Bryant sues to silence the whistleblower who once saved her $3 million SLAPP Shot? How Sulser Bryant’s San Francisco lawsuit against her former financial consultant may violate state law NOTE: This three-part update is based primarily on new court filings and judicial decisions. The […]
Continue readingSulser Bryant sues to silence the whistleblower who once saved her $3 million
October 8, 2019
Other articles to be published in this new, three-part series: SLAPP Shot? How Sulser Bryant’s curiously redundant San Francisco lawsuit against her former financial consultant may violate state law Embarrassment appears to have forced Sulser Bryant to blame her San Francisco lawsuit on a Wine Industry Insight conspiracy?clumsy conspiracy theory worthy of a vaudeville pratfall […]
Continue readingRidenhour and Bryant litigation court documents
Ridenhour complaint-032219 Ridenhour complaint-Amended-042219 Ridenhour complaint-Amended-Exhibit-042219 Response to defendant srequest for premotion conference-060619 Bryant-V-Ridenhour-Complaint- 073019 Bryant-V-Ridenhour-Complaint-Exhibita-073019 Second amended complaint-Ridenhour-073119 Complaint amended-Exhibita-073119 Complaint amended-Exhibitb-073119 Complaint amended-Exhibitc-073119 Complaint amended-Exhibitd-073119 Complaint amended-Exhibite-073119 Declaration Of Bettina Sulser Bryant In Support Of Plaintiff’s Ex Parte Application For (1) Temporary Restraining Order And (2) Order To Show Cause Regarding Preliminary […]
Continue readingWine Institute gets almost $1 million increase from U.S. Market Assistance Program (falls one place overall); Northwest wine finally included
September 25, 2019
The California Wine Institute received an increase of nearly $1 million in FY2019 funding from the USDA’s Market Assistance program despite falling one place in the overall recipient rank. In addition, the Northwest Wine Coalition made its first appearance placing 36th overall, but #2 in alcoholic beverage recipients. Full Excel Spreadsheets are available for Premium […]
Continue readingJeff Hill likely to escape punishment for major wine scam
September 18, 2019
Jeffry Hill is the mastermind of one of the largest wine and grape fraud cases to hit Napa Valley… Hill Wine Co Rushing Toward Liquidation Security Of Grower Liens Uncertain In Hill Winery Bankruptcy Confused Hill Wine Co Chapter 11 Stumbles Forward Hill Wine Co Bankruptcy Snares Big Names, Big Time …but is unlikely ever […]
Continue readingNapa County winery visits appear to exceed legal use permit allowances
September 12, 2019
In 2018, 3.85 million people visited Napa County. Each of them visited an average of 3.7 wineries according to survey research conducted by Destination Analysts on behalf of Visit Napa Valley. That makes for an estimated 14.25 million winery visits. However, Napa County Use Permit data indicates that the number of verifiable permitted visits tops […]
Continue readingSuisun growers move to adjust crush district lines to accurately reflect wine grape values
August 27, 2019
For more than two years, the the Suisun Valley Vintners and Growers Association (SVVGA) has been working to put some distance between its wine grapes and those of the eastern Solano County. They have now begun to put their words into action with a formal request to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) […]
Continue readingAmazon Prime’s San Francisco DTC delivery licensing in 6 Graphics
August 13, 2019
Our News Fetch link from yesterday:”Amazon applies for license to sell wine online in San Francisco” Brian Roemmele’s Tweet Yesterday that prompted WII to grab more license details. According to the ABC, the licenses are still pending under a Form 220 Hold ABC License Links Type 85 License Details Type 21 License Details These documents […]
Continue readingBryant Family Vineyards’ Financial Consultant Amends Complaint, Gets Sued by Bryant Alleging Non-Disclosure Violation
August 2, 2019
Bryant Family Vineyards sued their financial consultant on July 31. The action came just one day after the consultant filed an amended complaint in the case. As first reported by Wine Industry Insight on June 3, the consultant — Lauren Ridenhour — alleged that the winery may be experiencing financial problems. Her original complaint, filed […]
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