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 in San Francisco, we invite you to uncork a bottle and join us. Listen to Uncorked on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting 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

An Inspiring Multi-Generational Story With Olav Goelet

Today’s guest on Uncorked , with host Farella Partner Richard Van Duzer, will share the inspiring story of a renowned multi-generational Stags Leap District winery – how and where it started, what changes it’s...

CalCPA Wine Industry Conference 2023

Holly Sutton and Rebecca Stephens are speakers at the CalCPA Wine Industry Conference 2023 for the session "Labor Law Update." Session Overview: Explore the critical distinctions between employees and contractors, delve into wage and hour regulations, gain...

Add Value to Your Winery by Monetizing Land Use Entitlements

With today’s emphasis on increasing the bottom line of winery businesses, winery owners often overlook a simple strategy for increasing their revenue and the value of their investment: the land use entitlements process. Wineries...

Building a Wine Brand With Dana Sexton Vivier

Today's guest will share her experience buying, building, and developing wine businesses. Currently the chief financial officer of Far Niente Wines, which also owns the Nickel & Nickel, Bella Union, and EnRoute wine labels...

Life Is Too Short for Bad Wine Distribution Agreements: 10 Key Considerations

If you are like most wine brands, DTC through your tasting room, club, and website can only take you so far. Success usually means accessing the general on- and off-premise markets, and accessing those...

Art of the Real Estate Deal With Bart Araujo

Today's guest will share his experience building luxury brands. He owned one of Napa's greatest wineries and is a master of the art of the real estate deal. We discuss building brands, buying land...

All the Legalese: What You Need to Know About the New Pay Transparency Law and Other Legal Updates

Holly Sutton is a Winejobs.com 2023 HR Summit speaker for the session "All the Legalese: What You Need to Know About the New Pay Transparency Law and Other Legal Updates." Session Overview: It can be...

Farella Advises K.R. Rombauer in Sale of Rombauer Vineyards

Farella Braun + Martel represented K.R. Rombauer III, a principal owner of Napa Valley’s Rombauer Vineyards, in the sale of the company to E. & J. Gallo’s Luxury Wine Group. E. & J. Gallo’s...

Farella Names Carolina de Armas and Hilary Krase As Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders

Carolina de Armas and Hilary Krase

Steps for the Long-term Success of Your Brand & Business

Family wineries face certain common issues when it comes to succession planning, and there are steps you can take to help ensure the longevity and success of your brand and business. Step 1 &ndash...