The Wine Industry has a Connection Problem
The wine industry has a connection problem. Explore how shifting EU strategies and the SVB report prove the need for a new model of authentic engagement. Discover how Vineyard Confidential helps wine professionals deliver exclusive estate access while protecting 3-tier margins.
The Wine I Opened at my Mother’s Funeral and Why I Don't Make Top 10 Lists
After my mother's funeral, I opened a wine we bought together over 20 years earlier. Here's why a $25 bottle can mean more than a $75,000 one.
After 25 Years in Wine, I'm Building Something New
After 25 years from Windows on the World to Christie's to Las Vegas, I'm launching Vineyard Confidential — a relationship-based access platform connecting wine lovers to family-owned estates.
You Have to See the Problem Clearly
The 2025 Silicon Valley Bank Wine Report confirmed what the best wine professionals have always known — authenticity, relationships, and connection to place matter more than scores and ratings. Here's what that means for the industry.