Survey: Wine Execs Optimistic Despite Industry Headwinds

Dear Client: Last week your editor made the trek to Napa Valley for the 32nd annual Wine Industry Financial Symposium.  The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University presented the findings from their annual wine executive survey at the event, providing insight into multiple facets of the wine business from pricing and inventory to growth projections.   They surveyed about 300 wine industry executives, the majority of whom are ceos/owners. The majority of respondents report annual revenues under $5 million, with