Silicon Valley Bank - Wine Industryhttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=743http://www.svb.com/images/logo-svb-box.pngSilicon Valley Bankhttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=743Latest Publication Updates for Silicon Valley BankSVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustryhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesThe Value of Vintage: Profiling Four Special WinesRaymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.One of the key ideas they I learned when I was training to be a sommelier was the importance of vintage.  Indeed, when you order wine from a world class restaurant and the sommelier presents the wine at your table, the first words to leave his or her mouth will be the year — or the vintage — in which the wine was produced. “Ah, yes here is your 1982 Château Lafite… an excellent choice, Sir.”  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/Sp9svvVnTKk/Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:49:45 GMT10737423209http://www.svb.com/blogs/rnasr/the_value_of_vintage/Make Your Celebration Sparkle with these Slightly Obscure — But Uncommonly Delicious — VarietalsRaymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.A Profile of Five, Slightly Obscure — But Uncommonly Delicious — Varietals That Are Sure to Make Any Celebration Sparkle.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/vbnRdRzbNhY/Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:04:43 GMT10737422786http://www.svb.com/blogs/rnasr/make_your_celebration_sparkle/Silicon Valley Bank Wine Industry Report 2013Rob McMillan
Rob McMillanIt’s another good-news, bad-news year in fine wine for 2013. With the release of our annual 2013 wine report, we found that wineries are feeling good about their businesses and even expect to raise bottle prices slightly this year...  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/qJr1Sp3IUg0/Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:45:00 GMT10737422679http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Rob_McMillan/Silicon_Valley_Bank_Wine_Industry_Report_2013/Five Fundamentals of Successful Food/Wine Pairing –Savor the Surprises!Raymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.At a conference for venture capital and private equity CFOs, SVB's master sommelier Raymond Nasr delivered a presentation on "Five Fundamentals of Successful Food/Wine Pairing". His remarks dovetailed perfectly with the theme of the conference which is, "The Power of Connections." After all, what better way is there to connect with people than over a fine meal?  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/DRM2-NJb8Fs/Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:18:50 GMT10737419612http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Raymond_Nasr/Five_Fundamentals_of_Successful_Food/Wine_Pairing_Savor_the_Surprises/2012-2013 State of the Wine Industry ReportRob McMillan
Rob McMillanMcMillan discussed the report and the state of the industry live with Paul Mabray of VinTank and Tony Correia of The Correia Company at an online event on April 17, 2012.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/PbLb0qghIS4/Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:25:00 GMT10737418380http://www.svb.com/2012-wine-report/Does Appellation Matter in California? : Making Sense of the State's Diverse – and Quirky – Wine RegionsRaymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.This is really two separate questions. The first question is whether California appellation names on labels can be used to predict style and quality. The second question is whether the use of these names is financially beneficial to wineries.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/VIYEYFp3cQs/Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:45:00 GMT4294974750http://www.svb.com/blogs/rnasr/appellation-matter-in-california/Liquid Assets: Tiny Bubbles: The 2011 Holiday Wine Buying GuideRaymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.So long as they keep their distance from Internet-based startups, there’s nothing at all wrong with bubbles. In fact, when a few bubbles mix with your guests at your holiday gathering, they have the potential to lift your party magic to new heights!  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/6zmHFDSN8vo/Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT4294974127http://www.svb.com/blogs/rnasr/2011-holiday-wine-buying-guide/Liquid Assets: California Dreamin': A Snapshot of the Global Wine MarketRaymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.It is the last day of final exams at Oxford University. Euphoria is in the air, along with the fragrance of fine sparkling wine as it flows freely through the college quadrangles. Students are celebrating the end of another grueling examination season.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/0uNNdvu6jpY/Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:15:35 GMT4294972999http://www.svb.com/blogs/rnasr/snapshot-global-wine-market/Wine Lovers Beware!William A.Stevens
William A.StevensYour right to receive the wine of your choice directly from the winery is being seriously threatened.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/l8NF5_EshM8/Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:55:00 GMT4294972596http://www.svb.com/blogs/wstevens/Wine-Lovers-Beware/2011-2012 State of the Wine Industry ReportRob McMillan
Rob McMillanThe wine industry is poised to benefit from an improving economy – and fine wine sales are forecasted to grow by 11-15% year over year – concludes Silicon Valley Bank’s latest annual wine industry report.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/nHre35CVyv0/Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:25:00 GMT4294972365http://www.svb.com/2011-wine-report/Online Seminar: 2011-2012 State of the Wine Industry ReportRob McMillan
Rob McMillanPlease join Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division for a Web seminar presenting the findings of the 2011 - 2012 State of the Wine Industry Report ...  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/qO67VsgYnkU/Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:04:26 GMT4294972256http://www.svb.com/2011-12_wine_report_webinar/Kindred Spirits: What Makes Entrepreneurs and Winemakers TickRaymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.

What you may NOT know is that Silicon Valley Bank remains the only financial institution with 35 banking professionals entirely focused on the needs of over 350 winery and vineyard clients in Napa, Sonoma and other regions along the Pacific Coast.

  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/2-Ufz1lbdko/Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:22 GMT4294971552http://www.svb.com/blogs/rnasr/kindred-spirits/Liquid Assets: 2010 Holiday Wine Buying Guide: This Holiday Season Reach for the Classics!Raymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.When it’s time to plan this season’s special Holiday gathering, why not reach for the Classics? Our Holiday Wine Buyer’s Guide presents five excellent wines for different holiday settings.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/XiCd056PFWI/Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:34:45 GMT4294970841http://www.svb.com/blogs/rnasr/2010_holiday_wine_guide/Liquid Assets: Sunnyside Up at Staglin Family VineyardRaymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.The winemakers at Staglin Family Winery have taken the old saying, "Wine is simply sunshine in a glass" to a completely new level.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/PAuG0XiIpN0/Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:01:37 GMT4294969862http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Raymond_Nasr/Liquid_Assets__Sunnyside_Up_at_Staglin_Family_Vineyard/Current State of the West Coast Wine Economy with Gary Vaynerchuk and Rob McMillanRob McMillan
Rob McMillanGary Vaynerchuk is a master promoter. As of today, he has 854,000 Twitter followers. These are people who WANT to follow him and hear his opinions about wine.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/RtAe4H5lxLU/Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:59:54 GMT4294969793http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Rob_McMillan/Current_State_of_the_West_Coast_Wine_Economy_with_Gary_Vaynerchuk_and_Rob_McMillan/Liquid Assets: Spätburgunder by Any Other Name?Raymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.A compelling business opportunity surfaced back in 2003-04 when the Oregon region — known for its Pinot Noir production — was generating very small vintages and there was huge demand for more fruit. That’s when winemaking legend Ernst Loosen (pronounced loh-zen) teamed up with J. Christopher Wines to craft an elegant Pinot Noir. But the juice didn’t come from Oregon …  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/O3qVvdwPwjE/Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:20:00 GMT4294968963http://www.svb.com/4294967360/Liquid_Assets__Spatburgunder_by_Any_Other_Name_/2010-2011 State of the Wine Industry ReportRob McMillan
Rob McMillan

We are forecasting improving conditions in the fine wine business. The tradingdown trend will end this year. It’s a completed trend that will gradually reverse on itself.

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Raymond Nasr, C.S.

Fleming Jenkins Choreography, Napa Valley Cabernet Blend On the eve of her departure for the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Gold Medalist Peggy Fleming Jenkins spoke to Liquid Assets columnist and SVB Director of Wine Programs, Raymond Nasr, about her

  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/ckfzMDv6QYg/Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:50:00 GMT4294967469http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Raymond_Nasr/Liquid_Assets__The_Beverage_of_Champions/SVB Predicts Growth in 2010 Fine Wine SalesRob McMillan
Rob McMillan

What will 2010 bring for fine wine sales? SVB predicts sales growth in its preliminary findings for the 2010-2011 Annual State of the Wine Industry Report. 

  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-WineIndustry/~3/pNv2fvYA8dA/Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT2147483706http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Rob_McMillan/SVB_Predicts_Growth_in_2010_Fine_Wine_Sales/Liquid Assets: Drink Different!Raymond Nasr, C.S.
Raymond Nasr, C.S.

This holiday season, why not try something different on the wine front? Offer your friends and guests some truly unique and delicious wine choices — all for under $40.With so many great wine values on the store shelves these days,

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