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 […]
Jeff 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 […]
Napa 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 […]