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

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...

A Summary of New Laws Coming for California Employers in 2024

In 2023, California has adopted several new employment laws either introducing new employee protections or codifying existing practices into state law. With these changes, employers will need to examine and adjust some of their...

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...

Regulatory Changes Underway To Address Dwindling California Property Insurance Market

We keep hearing about how difficult it is for our clients to get property insurance these days, both for homes and businesses in Northern California’s wildfire-prone areas. Which, of course, is most of Northern...

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...

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...

Reporting Dispute Claims Within Closely Held Wineries

Many wineries operate as closely held companies, meaning they’re owned by an individual or small group of shareholders, who are often members of the same family. Disputes regarding ownership interests can arise, particularly when directors...

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...

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...

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...