Business and Finance Session: The world?s grape supply is in a state of dynamic change. How is this growing supply impacting the way lenders view winegrape financing and just what is happening to vineyard valuations, not only in California, but with our competitors in Australia as well? Perspectives will include that of an investor involved with high-end premium California vineyards, an appraiser looking at the widening differences in California vineyard values and an international wine broker with first-hand experience in working in the Australian market.
Moderator: Steven N. Dorfman, Brown-Forman Corporation
Speakers: Dennis Collins, Joseph W. Ciatti Co., LLC, Mark E. Couchman, Silverado Premium Partners, Tom Jordan, Associated Services Appraisal Partners