ARTICLE
27 January 2026

French Insider Episode 43: The Evolving U.S. Wine Industry: Trends, Global Context And The Road Ahead With Jean Hoefliger (Podcast)

SM
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Contributor

Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
In this episode of French Insider, Swiss-American winemaker Jean Hoefliger joins host Karl Buhler to discuss the latest trends...
United States Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
Karl Buhler’s articles from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton are most popular:
  • within Food, Drugs, Healthcare and Life Sciences topic(s)
  • in Canada
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton are most popular:
  • within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s)

In this episode of French Insider, Swiss-American winemaker Jean Hoefliger joins host Karl Buhler to discuss the latest trends, challenges and global shifts shaping the U.S. wine market. They explore everything from champagne's continued popularity and Napa's reputation to French investment influences and the evolving business models behind American wineries.

Discussion Topics

  • The current status of the U.S. wine market today
  • How the industry is still feeling the aftershocks of COVID-19, from production to sales channels
  • S. wine's standing in the global market
  • Napa Valley's unique place in the U.S. and international wine markets
  • Winery valuation and current trends in bottle sales
  • Why champagne continues to trend and remain so desirable among American consumers
  • What's drawing French investors and wine houses to the U.S. market, and the impact they are having on production, branding and vineyard practices
  • Recent collaborations between French investors and American winemakers, and what both sides are learning from each other
  • The biggest challenges and opportunities that wineries, importers and investors face in the coming years
  • Will new drinking habits persist, or could the industry reinvent itself again

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

[View Source]

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More