Rob McMillan

@wblakegray I once asked the same Q in the early 90s. A client told me the good news is vines are dormant. The bad news is my hot tub floated down the river. Bummer! It's OK. The good news is my neighbor's hot tub was better and floated on to my property.

A friend asked me yesterday if flooding will affect grapevines. The answer is, not in winter. The vines are dormant and lots of rain now would be good for them next year.

Silicon Valley Bank's 2026 State of the Wine Industry survey is now open. As always, your input is invaluable to determining where the industry is heading and answering difficult questions. #wineindustry @SVBWine wineindustrynetwork.com/c/silicon-vall…

@awfulannouncing There was no view of the play and the refs didn't decide possession. The fact 49'ers players reacted might be something to mention, but the call was more than fine.

The Rams fumbled the ball, and Al Michaels fumbled the call. 🏈🎙️ #NFL #TNF

The 14th annual #SVB Direct-to-Consumer survey results are in from our #SVBWine team with the latest trends and insights from the wine world. You can find the full report and analysis here: bit.svb.com/4kVM9b6

The 24th annual @SVB State of the #Wine Industry Videocast starts in 2 hours. You can still sign up for the videocast and get the replay link and your own copy of the report. events.svb.com/2025svbstateof…

@grindcitymedia @DBane0625 @FDSN_Grizzlies Maybe it's blocking because his feet were moving, but it doesn't seem to be the type of play the NBA would support. It's entertaining on one hand, but the type of play someone could get their head slammed into the floor by.

weight rooooom 💪 @DBane0625 | @FDSN_Grizzlies

Annual #SVB Survey Update linkedin.com/pulse/annual-s… via @LinkedIn

The survey for the Annual #SVB State of the #Wine Industry Report closes next Sunday, October 20th. Please participate and RT! svbwine.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-an…

The Annual #SVB State of the Industry Report closes this week. Please participate and RT! svbwine.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-an…

The 13th annual #SVB Direct to Consumer Videocast is this morning. There is still time to sign up to receive the report and videocast replay. #Wine svbwine.blogspot.com/2024/06/is-dir…

@wblakegray In the 90s, Napa cab wasn't defined. Phyloxera spread through the valley and almost every vineyard was replanted with clones available at the time. That's how Napa cabernet got its definition. People looked for it because it was consistent. This is another angle, but not a threat

Should expensive Napa Valley Cabernets taste different depending on where they're from (i.e., terroir)? Or should a winemaker have a distinctive style that Napa Cab lovers can rely on? One of Napa's foremost wine experts asked these questions. wine-searcher.com/m/2024/03/napa…

The annual #SVBWine Direct-to-Consumer Survey helps benchmark the industry’s tasting rooms, wine clubs and other DtC activity. If you work in the #wine world, take a few minutes to share your thoughts. bit.svb.com/49FObGO @SVBWine #winery

I'm getting the sense that the @nytimes is allowing itself to become a neo-prohibitionist disinformation tool.

@MikeAnderson89 The 2024 survey comes out in a couple weeks. We are hoping for good participation to drive the most accurate analysis.

For more on the latest wine club trends, check out @SVBWine's 2023 DTC Wine Survey. svb.com/trends-insight…

Wine clubs generate 39% of DTC sales for wineries. A growing channel, wine clubs are a great way to boost margins, connect with customers, and maximize LTV. The problem? Churn. Here are 4 strategies to reduce member attrition:

This year’s #SVBWine report underscores the industry’s need to get creative and attract new customers bit.svb.com/49ctHVx @SiliconVlyBank @VinePair

The 23rd Annual #SVB State of the #Wine Industry Report is available for review and download. svbwine.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-20…

The 23rd Annual #SVB #Wine Report has been released and is ready for download. svb.com/trends-insight…

The 2024 #SVBWine report comes out on 1/18! Join @SiliconVlyBank’s virtual launch event to hear industry experts discuss the report’s key findings and share their observations on the current #wine market: bit.svb.com/3NOl4Iu @SVBWine

The #SVB Annual State of the US #Wine Industry Report will be released along with a videocast this Thursday, the 18th. Sign up!! svbwine.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-20…

@KNBR Everyone focuses on physical characteristics of players. But the most important trait is what's between the ears. Would you rather have a QB who is accurate with an average arm but can see open windows on the third option, or a QB who can throw 75 yards and makes poor decisions?

Steve Young w/ Copes & Dieter on Brock Purdy: "Maybe Brock can't do all that Superman stuff, but maybe it's better off in some ways, 'cause get it to the Supermen around him...I think Brock's in a great spot because he doesn't have to worry about doing too much."