Gallo Enters Napa

[Innkeeper]

According to an exclusive missive from Dan Berger this morning, Gallo has acquired L.M. Martini Winery. Two thoughts.

1. More and more consolidation. Can it be good?

2. The way marketing goes these days, it is probably best for Martini. The problem isn't consolidation of wineries, it is consolidation of wholesalers. The small handful of wholesalers in the country today and pick and choose as they choose. The only hope for medium to small producers these days is to "Free The Grapes."