Insights

Welcome to Uncorked - A Farella Podcast

July 10, 2023 Announcement

Farella Braun + Martel’s Wine Industry Group is pleased to announce the launch of the podcast Uncorked, an insider's look at the wine industry. Our goal is for this to be an intimate and informative podcast where we interview known personalities and key players in the wine industry.

In each episode, Farella lawyers and their guests bring the latest insights from California’s wine industry and beyond. We will look at the wine industry's past, present, and future from insiders who know the latest deals, developments, regulations, and so much more. We open a favorite bottle and settle in for a chat about all things grape to glass.

From our offices in the Napa Valley and San Francisco, we invite you to uncork a bottle and join us. Listen to Uncorked on your favorite podcast platform or visit www.uncorkedwithfarella.com.

If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Firm Highlights

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A Brief Guide to Wine Tariffs

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FAQs: Wine Industry Intellectual Property Protection

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Securing the Vine: IP and Privacy Protection for the Wine Industry

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Q&A With Leaders in Wine Law

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