Jeff Siegel

Dallas, United States

Founder at Wine Curmudgeon

Freelance Writer at Wine Industry Advisor

Writer at The Wine Curmudgeon Newsletter

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Articles

Vino Incognito: Can Private Label Wines Help Ease Bulk Surplus?

3 days ago | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

Retailers should take advantage of cheap bulk wine to create private label entries. By Jeff SiegelTrader Joe’s private label wine Charles Shaw, the legendary Two-buck Chuck, helped rescue the wine business from its mid-1990s grape glut with its $1.99 price tag. Can a similarly themed, inexpensive private label (perhaps one now working its way through the supply chain) do the same thing with the current bulk wine and grape oversupply?
Where to Buy Wine in Dallas Before Tariffs Go Into Effect | Dallas Observer

3 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Jeff Siegel

Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on European imports starting April 2. Here are 10 wines to stock up while they still cost around $10.
Hard Lessons: Wine Business Education Shifting to Meet Industry Challenges - Wine Industry Advisor

3 weeks ago | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

Programs focus on making wine business education more relevant amid an industry downturn. By Jeff Siegel Wine-centric business education, which boomed
Dallas Restaurants on Trump's Proposed 200% Tariff on European Wine and Champagne

1 month ago | dallasobserver.com | Jeff Siegel

Count on date night costing more — perhaps much more — if and when the threatened Trump wine tariffs take effect. That’s the word from Dallas restaurants, as well as a national group of retailers, restaurateurs and importers who held an online news conference this week to warn diners to get ready to pony up.
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Leeann Froese - Wine Marketer and B.C. Industry Cheerleader Advocates for Regional Success

1 month ago | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

For 2025, Wine Industry Advisor is expanding the Wine’s Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our industry who showcase leadership, innovation, determination and inspiration — both within the industry and in society at-large. If you would like to nominate someone for MIP consideration, fill out the form here.
Falling Stars: Constellation Brands’ Potential Exit Increases Wine Industry Uncertainty

1 month ago | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

Constellation has seen little growth in its wine business for the past several years. By Jeff SiegelThe news that Constellation Brands – once the second biggest wine producer in the United States – is looking to exit the wine business sent multiple shock waves throughout the industry. But, say analysts, if the report in Wine Business News is true, it shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise.
Level Ground: California’s Coastal Regions See Positive Signs in Bulk Wine

1 month ago | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

“Product diversification” and a short crop are helping balance continuing oversupply. By Jeff SiegelWant to buy Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s Central and North coasts? Take your pick, vintage included. The same is true for Sauvignon Blanc from those regions, even though it’s been one of the few grapes to hold its own during the current downturn.
2025 SVB Report: Pulling No Punches

Jan 23, 2025 | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

Silicon Valley Bank’s annual State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report offers an in-depth look at the current struggles shaping today’s wine markets. By Jeff SiegelPerhaps the best news in Silicon Valley Bank’s 2025 State of the US Wine Industry Report?
Building Bridges: WMC Targets New Audiences for National Survey

Dec 17, 2024 | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

A new study targeted more than 1,500 consumers between ages 21 and 39, and included both wine and non-wine drinkers. By Jeff SiegelCould the future of the wine business rest with millennials as they get older?
Wine Duty Drawback: Boosting Exports or Hurting Domestic Growers?

Dec 16, 2024 | wineindustryadvisor.com | Jeff Siegel

This government trade policy is a double-edged swordBy Jeff SiegelStuart Spencer, a winemaker and the executive director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, is hardly an investigative journalist, the kind of person who spends his time ferreting out secrets and filing Freedom of Information Act requests.