Selected engagements.

Confidential by default; references on request.

WINERY FINANCE

Refinancing under tightening conditions

Problem

A mid-size winery faced covenant pressure as volumes declined and interest rates rose.

Approach

Built a 5-year cash flow model, identified EBITDA adjustments, and prepared a lender presentation with scenario analysis.

Outcome

Secured refinancing with improved terms and a structured covenant relief package.

AI IMPLEMENTATION

Workflow automation for a mid-size winery

Problem

A mid-size winery was spending 20+ hours per week on manual data entry across production, compliance, and DTC order management systems.

Approach

Mapped existing workflows, identified automation candidates, and implemented AI-driven integrations connecting the POS, compliance tracking, and production management platforms.

Outcome

Reduced manual data handling by 70%, eliminated duplicate entry errors, and freed staff to focus on guest experience and sales.

DUE DILIGENCE

Acquisition diligence for an investor group

Problem

An out-of-state investor group needed comprehensive diligence on a Sonoma vineyard and winery acquisition.

Approach

Performed parcel, permit, water, environmental, and CAPEX analysis using county and state data sources.

Outcome

Identified material deferred maintenance and permit gaps; investor renegotiated terms based on findings.

AI ANALYTICS

Predictive demand forecasting for DTC sales

Problem

A Napa winery with a strong DTC channel was over-producing some SKUs and under-producing others, leading to excess inventory costs and lost revenue from stockouts.

Approach

Built a predictive demand model using three years of sales data, wine club trends, tasting room traffic, and seasonal patterns to generate SKU-level production recommendations.

Outcome

Inventory carrying costs dropped 25% in the first year while stockout events fell by 40%, improving both margins and customer satisfaction.

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