Tincknell & Tincknell
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Wine Sales and Marketing Consultants since 1997.
There is no way to mince words, here as this is BS: www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
The Wine Institute "smothered" it due to pressure by Big Wine (GALLO, Delicato, Constellation, et al). Boohoo they would've had to change their labels to note the use of imports in their old "American" wines.
The Wine Institute "smothered" it due to pressure by Big Wine (GALLO, Delicato, Constellation, et al). Boohoo they would've had to change their labels to note the use of imports in their old "American" wines.
How a new law aimed at easing the California wine crisis was smothered
Last week, a bill that could have brought relief to California’s struggling grape growers was suddenly pulled by its authors ahead of its state Senate hearing. Here’s why.
www.sfchronicle.com
July 2, 2026 at 11:39 PM
There is no way to mince words, here as this is BS: www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
The Wine Institute "smothered" it due to pressure by Big Wine (GALLO, Delicato, Constellation, et al). Boohoo they would've had to change their labels to note the use of imports in their old "American" wines.
The Wine Institute "smothered" it due to pressure by Big Wine (GALLO, Delicato, Constellation, et al). Boohoo they would've had to change their labels to note the use of imports in their old "American" wines.
Analysts & pundits have delivered annual industry reports prophesying an end to declining #wine sales soon-2027 or 28. Tens of thousands of vineyard acres have been ripped out. Supply should be equalizing with demand. Except demand continues to decline www.marketingwine.com/2026/03/27/i... #winefeed
March 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Analysts & pundits have delivered annual industry reports prophesying an end to declining #wine sales soon-2027 or 28. Tens of thousands of vineyard acres have been ripped out. Supply should be equalizing with demand. Except demand continues to decline www.marketingwine.com/2026/03/27/i... #winefeed
New York Times' excerpt perfectly captures the on-premise today:
Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less | Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly -- and the bottom line is, too. #winesky #wine #wineindustry
Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less | Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly -- and the bottom line is, too. #winesky #wine #wineindustry
March 18, 2026 at 1:52 AM
New York Times' excerpt perfectly captures the on-premise today:
Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less | Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly -- and the bottom line is, too. #winesky #wine #wineindustry
Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less | Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly -- and the bottom line is, too. #winesky #wine #wineindustry
WineBusiness News: Wine sales volume declines ... might indicate continued consumer interest in premiumization, but the greater likelihood is that the category is losing entry level wine drinkers.
"Losing" is a pretty stupid way to admitting the industry isn't getting new drinkers.
"Losing" is a pretty stupid way to admitting the industry isn't getting new drinkers.
March 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
WineBusiness News: Wine sales volume declines ... might indicate continued consumer interest in premiumization, but the greater likelihood is that the category is losing entry level wine drinkers.
"Losing" is a pretty stupid way to admitting the industry isn't getting new drinkers.
"Losing" is a pretty stupid way to admitting the industry isn't getting new drinkers.
The repeal of tariffs is welcome news, but doesn't change the landscape of the US #wine market. While the short term allows for importing necessities for most domestic producers, it doesn't address the current issues of a new consumer due to societal and cultural changes. #winesky #winebusiness
February 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The repeal of tariffs is welcome news, but doesn't change the landscape of the US #wine market. While the short term allows for importing necessities for most domestic producers, it doesn't address the current issues of a new consumer due to societal and cultural changes. #winesky #winebusiness
No one in wine media is writing about wine, health, and neo-Prohibition as eloquently and insightful as @felicitycarter.bsky.social:
open.substack.com/pub/drinksin...
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
open.substack.com/pub/drinksin...
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
Why Does The New York Times Keep Telling You Alcohol Will Kill You?
It’s not a temperance campaign — it’s a business model
open.substack.com
February 20, 2026 at 3:18 AM
No one in wine media is writing about wine, health, and neo-Prohibition as eloquently and insightful as @felicitycarter.bsky.social:
open.substack.com/pub/drinksin...
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
open.substack.com/pub/drinksin...
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
If this doesn't scare the lees out of everyone in the wine industry, I don't know what will:
U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge
news.gallup.com/poll/693362/...
We're in danger of a decade or more of declining sales.
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge
news.gallup.com/poll/693362/...
We're in danger of a decade or more of declining sales.
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
August 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
If this doesn't scare the lees out of everyone in the wine industry, I don't know what will:
U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge
news.gallup.com/poll/693362/...
We're in danger of a decade or more of declining sales.
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge
news.gallup.com/poll/693362/...
We're in danger of a decade or more of declining sales.
#winesky #winefeed #wineindustry #wine
The wine industry is in a depression. Some causes are external, such as the political neo-temperance movement. But some are the industry's own doing-ensh*ttifying wine for consumers. We're doing it to ourselves:
www.marketingwine.com/2025/08/06/t...
#winesky #wine #wineindustry #winefeed
www.marketingwine.com/2025/08/06/t...
#winesky #wine #wineindustry #winefeed
The Ensh*ttification of the Wine Industry | Tincknell & Tincknell
The wine industry is in a depression - external forces play a role, but the industry has worsened it by ensh*ttifying things and driving consumers away.
www.marketingwine.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The wine industry is in a depression. Some causes are external, such as the political neo-temperance movement. But some are the industry's own doing-ensh*ttifying wine for consumers. We're doing it to ourselves:
www.marketingwine.com/2025/08/06/t...
#winesky #wine #wineindustry #winefeed
www.marketingwine.com/2025/08/06/t...
#winesky #wine #wineindustry #winefeed
A more nuanced take on current research into health and alcohol: www.linkedin.com/posts/paulti...
Challenging the WHO “no safe level” dogma | Paul Tincknell
To follow up my previous post regarding the blatantly slanted PR by the WHO, here is a more nuanced look at existing studies and data:
https://lnkd.in/gMFAvuPj
We need serious and sustained research...
www.linkedin.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
A more nuanced take on current research into health and alcohol: www.linkedin.com/posts/paulti...
A politically driven attack on health and alcohol by the WHO: www.linkedin.com/posts/paulti...
Too cheap to ignore – WHO helps countries reduce alcohol harm through… | Paul Tincknell
The WHO (World Health Organization) released the following, insinuating evidence and statistics from "case studies" but cites none and has no footnotes or links to such. This is irresponsibl...
www.linkedin.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A politically driven attack on health and alcohol by the WHO: www.linkedin.com/posts/paulti...
He is one of my favorite musicians. Good for him.
András Schiff, an eminent concert pianist who has boycotted strongman rule in Russia and his native Hungary, said on Wednesday that he would no longer perform in the U.S. because of concerns about President Trump’s “unbelievable bullying” on the world stage.
Dismayed by Trump, the Star Pianist András Schiff Boycotts the U.S.
Mr. Schiff, who has refused to play in Russia and his native Hungary because of strongman rule, said he was alarmed by President Trump’s “unbelievable bullying.”
www.nytimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
He is one of my favorite musicians. Good for him.
"While it may seem like younger generations aren't buying or drinking wine as much as other generations, it turns out they actually are--they're just doing so not as frequently as their older counterparts..." How does this math work?https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/299457 #winesky #winefeed
March 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"While it may seem like younger generations aren't buying or drinking wine as much as other generations, it turns out they actually are--they're just doing so not as frequently as their older counterparts..." How does this math work?https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/299457 #winesky #winefeed
This confirms what scientific studies have shown previously, that moderate alcohol has some moderating health effects on cardiovascular disease:
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#winehealth #wine
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#winehealth #wine
Large study shows drinking alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels
There are many risks from drinking, but high cholesterol doesn’t seem to be one.
arstechnica.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This confirms what scientific studies have shown previously, that moderate alcohol has some moderating health effects on cardiovascular disease:
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#winehealth #wine
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#winehealth #wine
Tariffs against imports will not save American vineyards and wineries. Marketing wine effectively to consumers will.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/d...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/d...
Wine Businesses Fear Disaster in Threat of Huge Tariffs
President Trump’s threat to impose 200 percent fees on European wines could harm importers, distributors, retailers and restaurants without necessarily helping U.S. producers.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Tariffs against imports will not save American vineyards and wineries. Marketing wine effectively to consumers will.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/d...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/d...
An excellent discussion on the state of the wine industry on Felicity Carter's Drinks Insider: Ep 22: The Fork In the Wine Road and Where to Go Next With Jeff Siegel
Episode webpage: drinksinsider.castos.com/episodes/ep-...
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Episode webpage: drinksinsider.castos.com/episodes/ep-...
Media file: episodes.castos.com/6672999c211c...
Ep 22: The Fork In the Wine Road and Where to Go Next With Jeff Siegel
The wine trade is facing its worst trading conditions in 30 years — but it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s according to long-time wine industry observer and well-known journalist...
drinksinsider.castos.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
An excellent discussion on the state of the wine industry on Felicity Carter's Drinks Insider: Ep 22: The Fork In the Wine Road and Where to Go Next With Jeff Siegel
Episode webpage: drinksinsider.castos.com/episodes/ep-...
Media file: episodes.castos.com/6672999c211c...
Episode webpage: drinksinsider.castos.com/episodes/ep-...
Media file: episodes.castos.com/6672999c211c...
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Goodbye to an old friend. Martine sold wine to my father more than 50 years ago. I drank more Jayer, Pignan and Rayas than a young man deserved. I remember too how the Frenchmen who sold wine dismissed her. Big mistake. www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/martine-saunier-obituary-20152401.php
Martine Saunier, who introduced America to Burgundy wine, dies at 91
As the first woman to import Burgundy wines into the U.S., Saunier was a trailblazer who helped build the Bay Area's modern food and wine scene.
www.sfchronicle.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Goodbye to an old friend. Martine sold wine to my father more than 50 years ago. I drank more Jayer, Pignan and Rayas than a young man deserved. I remember too how the Frenchmen who sold wine dismissed her. Big mistake. www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/martine-saunier-obituary-20152401.php
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BC Liquor Distribution Branch and BC Liquor stores have stopped all sales of Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Bulleit Bourbon, Tito’s Vodka, and Bacardi Rum, except select domestically produced Bacardi. In addition to those brands, LDB will no longer purchase American-made liquor products from “red” states.
February 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
BC Liquor Distribution Branch and BC Liquor stores have stopped all sales of Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Bulleit Bourbon, Tito’s Vodka, and Bacardi Rum, except select domestically produced Bacardi. In addition to those brands, LDB will no longer purchase American-made liquor products from “red” states.
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All American liquor will be removed from LCBO shelves starting Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the day after the U.S. levied punishing tariffs on Canadian products #IStandWithCanadaAndMexico
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
SAQ to remove American products from its shelves starting Tuesday
The Quebec Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday afternoon that it had asked the Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ) to remove “all American products” from its shelves as of Tuesday.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
All American liquor will be removed from LCBO shelves starting Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the day after the U.S. levied punishing tariffs on Canadian products #IStandWithCanadaAndMexico
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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After President Donald Trump enacted 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on February 1, the U.S. alcohol industry was slammed with retaliatory tariffs. Here’s the latest in this new trade war #IStandWithCanadaAndMexico
daily.sevenfifty.com/what-we-know...
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What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol | SevenFifty Daily
After President Donald Trump enacted 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on February 1, the U.S. alcohol industry was slammed with retaliatory tariffs. Here’s the latest in this new…
daily.sevenfifty.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
After President Donald Trump enacted 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on February 1, the U.S. alcohol industry was slammed with retaliatory tariffs. Here’s the latest in this new trade war #IStandWithCanadaAndMexico
daily.sevenfifty.com/what-we-know...
daily.sevenfifty.com/what-we-know...
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Wine Just Got Fun-Sized
Wine Just Got Fun-Sized
Starting January 10th, there are now a whole bunch of different bottle sizes in which wine can be sold in America. Take that, Jeroboam!
buff.ly
January 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Wine Just Got Fun-Sized
We need serious funded research on the health effects of moderate consumption of alcohol to stop the politics about this issue: www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/us...
US Surgeon General Wants Cancer Warnings on Bottles | Meininger's International
The latest US Surgeon General's advisory states that the links between cancer and alcohol may be significantly higher than was suggested in an influential report late last year.
www.meiningers-international.com
January 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We need serious funded research on the health effects of moderate consumption of alcohol to stop the politics about this issue: www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/us...
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Global wine production has plummeted to a 63-year low after frost, heavy rains and drought ravaged vineyards throughout 2024 #wine #winebusiness
www.decanter.com/wine-news/gl...
www.decanter.com/wine-news/gl...
Global wine production falls to lowest level since 1961 - Decanter
Global wine production has plummeted to a 63-year low after frost, heavy rains and drought ravaged vineyards throughout 2024.
www.decanter.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Global wine production has plummeted to a 63-year low after frost, heavy rains and drought ravaged vineyards throughout 2024 #wine #winebusiness
www.decanter.com/wine-news/gl...
www.decanter.com/wine-news/gl...
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The U.S. Senate has a chance to pass critical protections for journalists -- help us tell them this must be a priority.
Tell Congress To Pass the PRESS Act Now
The Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying (PRESS) Act is a long overdue federal shield law that provides protections to journalists against government surveillance and forced disclosure of co...
act.eff.org
November 16, 2024 at 8:03 PM
The U.S. Senate has a chance to pass critical protections for journalists -- help us tell them this must be a priority.
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Just a periodic reminder that the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, which provides wine-education scholarships to minorities and underserved populations is holding our silent auction this week - some amazing packages to bid on: tinyurl.com/gwef24
2024 Glancy Wine Education Foundation Fundraising Auction
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November 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Just a periodic reminder that the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, which provides wine-education scholarships to minorities and underserved populations is holding our silent auction this week - some amazing packages to bid on: tinyurl.com/gwef24