The wine industry has seen tremendous growth in the United States over the past decade.
Changes in the industry include increasing competition from international growing
regions such as Australia and New Zealand, and increasing price competition here in the
United States. The following are several links to useful sites discussing the state
of the Wine Industry. It is important to note that market conditions can vary
significantly depending on what county your vineyard is located in, what type of wine you
are producing, and many other factors. However, industry reports do provide useful
insight into the macro-economic changes and predictions regarding a particular growing
season's prospects for the supply and demand of both grapes and the wines they produce.
| Source/Web Site | Sample of a Recent File, Report, or Link |
| Allied Grape Growers | Right Click Here and Select "Save File As" |
| State of California Agricultural Statistics | http://www.nass.usda.gov/ca/bul/crush/indexgcb.htm |
| The Wine Institute | http://www.wineinstitute.org/communications/statistics/index.htm |
Every vineyard has it's own unique characteristics and it is paramount to analyze the
unique locational characteristics of each property as well as other factors which may
include: Long term future development of the site and surround development trends;
improvements to the site include tasting rooms, hospitality suites, or other building
improvements; the condition and quality of various machinery & equipment and inventory
involved; and any name brand or trademark recognition that may be associated with the
appraised assets.
Our company has some of the strongest industry contacts and experts available to assist in
providing you with the very best indication of your vineyard's true market value.