While the start of the serious rainfall here in California (hopefully) marks the end of fire season and smoke-taint risk, there is still a significant amount of fruit that has not yet been harvested, particularly in the cooler coastal regions like Monterey. Unpicked fruit now faces an increased...

by Mark Steranka, Partner, Advisory Services; Jay Silverstein, Partner, Private Clients Practice; and Bill Vyenielo, Senior Business Consultant, Wine, Beer & Spirits Practice A version of this article was previously published in the December 2019 edition of Wine Business Monthly. No matter where...