Exhibit 99.1

Truett-Hurst, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Half Fiscal 2018 Results

Healdsburg, California (February 14, 2018) – Truett-Hurst, Inc. (NASDAQ: THST), which operates an innovative super-premium and ultra-premium wine sales, marketing and production company based in the acclaimed Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California, reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 which ended on December 31, 2017.

First Half FY18 vs. FY17

For the six months ended December 31, 2017, total net sales increased 2.3% compared to the same period in the prior year and totaled $11.9 million. Consolidated gross margin was 32.7%, a decrease of 0.6 margin points over the prior year due to an increase in inventory reserves and depletion allowances.

Wholesale Segment

Direct to Consumer (DTC) Segment

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2017 was $4.7 million compared to $4.2 million in the prior year. Sales and marketing expenses increased by $0.3 million, 24.7% of net sales compared to 22.4% from the prior year period. The increase was largely due to the hiring of additional sales personnel, advertising and promotions along with selling expenses. General and administrative expenses also increased by $0.2 million, 14.7% of net sales compared to 13.1% from the prior year period. This increase is primarily due to increases in outside services.  

Second Quarter FY18 vs, FY17

For the three months ended December 31, 2017, total net sales decreased 0.6% compared to the same period in the prior year and totaled $5.7 million. Consolidated gross margin was 32.3%, a decrease of 3.2 margin points over the prior year due to an increase in inventory reserves and depletion allowances.

Wholesale Segment

Direct to Consumer (DTC) Segment

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 was $2.4 million compared to $2.1 million in the prior year. Sales and marketing expenses increased by $0.1 million, 25.9% of net sales compared to 24.1% from the prior year period. The increase was largely due to the hiring of additional sales personnel, advertising and promotions along with selling expenses. General and administrative expenses also increased by $0.2 million, 16.7% of net sales compared to 12.3% from the prior year period. This increase is primarily due to increases in outside services.  

Earnings Call

The Company will not be conducting an earnings call related to its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 ended December 31, 2017.

Truett-Hurst, Inc. • 125 Foss Creek Circle • Healdsburg, CA 95448 • tel: 707.431.4423 • fax: 707.395.0289 • email: ir@truetthurstinc.com

About Truett-Hurst, Inc.

Truett-Hurst, Inc. (NASDAQ: THST) is a holding company and its sole asset is the controlling equity interest in H.D.D. LLC., an innovative super-premium, ultra-premium and luxury wine sales, marketing and production company based in the acclaimed Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California. Truett-Hurst, Inc. is headquartered in Healdsburg, California.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 ended December 31, 2017 contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are made as of the date of this press release based upon our current expectations. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue, projected costs, prospects, plans, opportunities, and objectives constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “potential” or “continue” and similar types of expressions identify such statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such forward-looking statements include expectations regarding revenue, income, and expenses for the periods after September 30, 2017. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a reduction in the supply of grapes and bulk wine available to us; significant competition; any change in our relationships with retailers which could harm our business; we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future; the loss of key employees; a reduction in our access to, or an increase in the cost of, the third-party services we use to produce our wine; credit facility restrictions on our current and future operations; failure to protect, or infringement of, trademarks and proprietary rights; risks relating to our inventory; risks relating to our structure; these factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this report. For additional information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on October 13, 2017, or our other reports currently on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a more detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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For more information, contact:

Truett-Hurst, Inc.

Evan B. Meyer,

Chief Financial Officer

Phone: 707.431.4423

Fax: 707.395.0289

Email:  evan@truetthurst.com