
by Fiona Fang & Liz Thach, MW Chinese New Year is a joyous time of the year, and is also referred to as Lunar New Year, because it is celebrated across many Asian countries. Based on the Lunar calendar, which is governed by the monthly cycles of the moon, the New Year is on the […] The post...
Read MoreIn this episode, George sits down with Dr. Liz Thach, MW, President of Wine Market Council where she shares her incredible journey through the world of wine and education. From her adventurous upbringing, including writing a children’s book inspired by her father’s crane research, to her...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: Wine Institute Opposes Truth in Labeling Bill

In February, California vintners attending Wine Paris were provided with a talking point from the Wine Institute intended to help frame conversations with international partners amid ongoing tariff discussions and broader U.S. trade tensions...
Afternoon Brief: Napa Valley’s Wineries Adapt Amid ‘Shocking’ Downturn

From layoffs to export troubles, California’s wine industry is in flux – but small producers are innovating to survive...

Wine Sales Symposium 2025’s roundtable of writers and PR experts explores how storytelling and publicity can shift the narrative. By Laurie Wachter Carl GiavantiDoes media coverage really help sell wine? That’s the question the roundtable of top wine journalists and PR experts will set out to...
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Expanded industry specialization, geographic reach and private equity investment position the firm for long-term growth and innovation. CHICAGO and SEATTLE (April 21, 2025) – In a transformative move that redefines advisory and accounting services for the middle market, Baker Tilly and Moss Adams...
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Coco Chanel once said, “The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive.” The mistress of iconic fashion couldn’t have stated it more succinctly. Luxury today, as it was in Coco’s time, is not essential but continues to be highly desirable and prestigious because of the...
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