Napa, California · Est. in the heart of wine country
Numbers you can trust, from people who know the vineyard and the ledger.
Napa Valley Consulting is a finance and accounting firm serving the wine industry, non-profits, and seasoned and start-up businesses of all industries. From bookkeeping and tax to strategic financial leadership, we make the process clear, personal, and stress-free.
What we do
Each client's financial situation is unique. We take the time to listen and understand your circumstances, then build personalized strategies that address your specific challenges and opportunities.
Accounting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Month-End Close
- Bookkeeping & Payroll
- Tax Reporting & Costing
- Sales & Use Tax
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Financial Systems
- Bank Covenant Reporting
- Investigative Accounting
- Debt / Equity Transactions
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budget & Forecast
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Strategic Planning
Tax & Wine Compliance
- Individual & Business Returns
- Estate, Trust & Non-Profit
- Tax Resolution & Planning
- ABC · CDTFA · CDFA · TTB · FDA
Built inside the wine business, not sold into it
Our team has closed the books, filed the excise returns, and sat across from the bank. That experience now powers the Vintage Intelligence platform: software that answers the questions every winery owner asks: What does my wine actually cost? What is my winery worth? Am I ready for the lender meeting?
See the software we build and runNews & insights
Our principals write and speak about the real economics of the wine business.
What's in your Wine? Costing Tips for Better Accounting
By Chris McDonald. Practical guidance on wine cost accounting, from fruit to bottle.
The Post-Pandemic Wine Market
Jim Silver is the author of The Post-Pandemic Wine Market and writes a column on Substack offering practical insight into the evolving economics and structure of the wine business.