Robert Mondavi

Face-Off on Stocks: Diageo, Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman


The holidays usually bring good cheer to purveyors of wine and spirits. But looming concerns about consumer spending are keeping some names off our wish lists. Still, the worst of the downturn seems to be behind the industry, making some of the bigger names worth a sniff.

Why Chris Silva Left the Courtroom for the Winery

The former lawyer who dealt with financial and real estate litigation and trials explains how -- and why -- he joined St. Francis Winery & Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif., where he's now CEO and guiding it through the current economic downturn.