We are certainly living in different times—times that are difficult to predict and even harder to plan for. Challenges originating far outside our professional world are quickly impacting our day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your business. Throughout 2026, suppliers across the industry have...

The Annual SVB Videocast is next Tuesday, June 17th. Why should you listen? Prescience. Read below, please. The following is the blog post I made on April 28th, 2019, before the DTC videocast. There hasn't been a single edit. The underscored part is exactly as written 6 years ago. The wine business...

In our continuing series of looking at compliant direct shipping, we review the topic of auditability and accountability, perhaps the least understood and yet most important consideration for regulators in local, state, and federal government. Auditability is one of four focus areas for regulators....

Wednesday, December 04 North Coast Wine Industry Expo - WIN Expo Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Santa Rosa, CA The WIN Expo is the largest trade show and conference focused on Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and is the 2nd largest wine industry show in North America with nearly 300...

DH Wine Compliance, founded by CEO and compliance consultant Drea Helfer in 2010, is valued by its clients for two key characteristics: expertly managing wine compliance for winery clients and a culture committed to exceptional customer service. Helfer’s dedication to fostering a positive workplace...

Seemingly, each year brings new laws and regulations that impact the wine industry and present a maze of compliance issues. This session will feature four experts addressing four areas where new regulations impact vineyards and wineries.