Designing more than the look of a new drink… it’s an adventure in a can. Communicating a lively, fun lifestyle, along with the very finest ingredients available. MARE ISLAND, CA – When the entrepreneurs behind Freshie, the first certified organic silver tequila seltzer sought an indelible identity...

By Amy LaHue, Oak Solutions Specialist with guest contributor Andrew Wiehebrink, R&D Spirits Division Distillers have mastered their craft, but even the most refined spirit can sometimes fall short of the rich color they envisioned. When that happens, I am here to work alongside them to determine...

Increasing public concern with sulfite content in wine as well as wine quality loss by high sulfite additions has created the need for new winemaking tools and practices to reduce sulfite use. SOâ‚‚ has been one of the most used wine additives for centuries because of its antioxidant and...

Glen Rock, NJ (May 5, 2021): Opici Wines & Spirits is proudly introducing Hubert’s Favorite One True Zin. This organic Italian Zinfandel (Primitivo), with its unique and compelling label, is named in honor of the company’s late founder Hubert Opici. Hubert had an immense appreciation for California...

One of the larger industry trends reflected here at LibDib is the proliferation of craft tequila and mezcal brands. These brands have amazing stories behind them and we love supporting small importers and distilleries. So do our retail, bar and restaurant customers throughout our 15 states. Here’s...

It’s Saturday, and I’m reading an article about the launch of Pepsi Co.’s new “Bubly Burst” product this week. The soft drink powerhouse is trying to shake up a previously vague market between sparkling water and sweetened soda with this new line of sweetened, 1% fruit juice, low-calorie, carbonic...

During a recent fining trial of a problematic wine that was fermented with a problematic yeast, the conversation briefly touched on protein stability and I started reminiscing about the very first blog that I wrote for Laffort South Africa. Said blog post (click here to read it) was about bentonite...

The Australian ‘Black Summer’ of 2019/20, which saw bushfires destroy swathes of vineyard land across the country was a dramatic reminder of the growing challenges facing winemakers around the world. We spoke to leading Australian winemakers and lab technicians to find out how agile decision-making...

7 Ways to Share Your Sustainable Story Once we learned that storytelling helps customers understand your sustainable practices and can increase your sales, we’ve been dedicated to helping you: Write your Sustainable Story. Teach your team about it. Share it with your audience. Throughout the year,...

How to Succeed in Bottling Your Rosé and White Wines The affinity for rosé and white wines continues to rise among wine drinkers as the light, refreshing, and delicate flavor profiles are considered ideal for warm weather throughout the spring, summer, and early fall. If you are...