We are certainly living in different times—times that are difficult to predict and even harder to plan for. Challenges originating far outside our professional world are quickly impacting our day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your business. Throughout 2026, suppliers across the industry have faced significant disruption, and those challenges have inevitably flowed downstream to our valued wine and spirits customers. While none of us welcome this level of uncertainty, it is also not entirely unexpected given the global environment we’re operating in. Recently, the Wine Industry Network published a timely and insightful article that underscores the importance of preparation. The message is clear: we must plan ahead, secure what we can, and remain ready for continued volatility. Duties, tariffs, currency fluctuations, transportation challenges, and unexpected fees are all contributing to rising costs—and the reality is, no one can predict what will come next. What

(Kibbutz Hulda/Israel, September 24, 2020) – Ido Lewinsohn, the Head Winemaker of Barkan winery, graduated as a Master of Wine (MW) from the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine after completing all exams and thesis demands. “Lewinsohn is only the second Israeli to join the elite group of 408 Masters of Wine in the world,” […] The post Head Winemaker at Israel’s Barkan Winery Receives Prestigious Master of Wine Designation, a Title Held by Fewer Than 100 Fellow Master Wine Makers appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/24/head-winemaker-barkan-receives-master-wine?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=head-winemaker-barkan-receives-master-wine Published Date:Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:40:16 +0000 

Why Age-Verification is Not an Issue for Direct-to-Consumer Sales Early in the practice of Direct to Consumer (DTC) shipping of wine, age verification was a major concern and often used by some to argue why DTC should not be allowed. But we have come a long way since the wine industry began shipping its products to customers in 1987 (35 years ago). Thanks to technology and modern, responsible carriers such as UPS and FedEx, the risk of minors possessing alcohol that was delivered DTC is unlikely.   Published February 9, 2022 - The Executive Summary in response to the Executive Order 14036, “Promoting Competition in the American Economy” states “The direct-to-consumer model, common in wine, has been spreading to beer and spirits and offers distribution opportunities for small producers. Some, however, argue that direct shipment risks making alcohol available to underage drinkers. An FTC study of direct wine shipments found no evidence of such abuse…&rd

Expand Your Wine Brand with Rack & Riddle’s Canning & Bottling Solutions Full-Service Canning & Bottling Options At Rack & Riddle, we’re here to help bring your wine brands to life with our canning and bottling options for both sparkling and still wines. Whether you’re scaling up or just starting out, we’ve got you covered! With 3.5 million cases of capacity across 4 state-of-the-art facilities, we’re ready to grow with you. Our facilities are SMETA, CCOF, and GMP certified, ensuring exceptional quality from start to finish. Speaking of finishes, we offer a variety of popular formats and finishes, including: 750ML, 375ML, 187ML, and limited 1.5L Cork finish, screw cap, and crown cap (on select sizes) 200ML and 255ML cans Plus, our automated production lines and advanced on-site lab services ensure your wines are crafted with precision and care. Let’s talk about how we can support your brand’s growth. Call us today for more inf

Visit Rack & Riddle in Adelaide Hall — Booth 334 We will be exhibiting 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the team and discover our Custom Label sparkling wine services. Find our booth here. Wine Tasting Event 1–3 p.m. Sample our exquisite Méthode Champenoise & Charmat sparkling wines. We’ll be pouring Central Coast Brut and Central Coast Rosé, our NEW CALSECCO®, and our new flavored bubbly Aperitivo Spritz!  Our tasting table is conveniently located right next to the booth! SPECIAL OFFER FREE Tradeshow Pass with our exclusive discount code! Use code: RackRiddle25VIP at checkout to claim your FREE pass! Your Free Tradeshow Pass Includes: Bottle Bash on March 12 – The ultimate networking party with wine, beer & pizza. BBQ Luncheon – Delicious tri-tip steak, sides, and desserts.

Windsor, CA, February 20, 2023 —Online wine shipping e-commerce and compliance platform, Vinoshipper, has released a first-of-its-kind study to show that e-commerce platforms with age-verification software are 100 percent effective at stopping illegal sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. The study shows that direct-to-consumer sales are the safest way for alcohol to be sold and pre-purchase age verification software is a cost effective and reliable way to block and measure minors’ attempt to purchase alcohol online. It also demonstrates that minors are not attempting to use direct to consumer avenues in any significant number to secure alcohol. “Lately, there has been a lot of hype about minors gaining access to alcohol through direct-to-consumer sales. But, if you look at the numbers, using an e-commerce platform with age verification stops minors from buying alcohol,” said Vinoshipper CEO Steven Harrison. “We used transaction data with more than 630,0

Turning the Tables on Eric Guido

By Carl Giavanti   Eric Guido is an American writer and lecturer who found his way in New York City’s restaurants and upscale private kitchens. His writing and photography skills […]

Afternoon Brief, August 7th

Sherry-Lehmann's Own Lawyers Want to Quit on Deadbeat Park Avenue Wine Store: Sherry-Lehmann’s own long-time lawyers no longer want anything to do with the besieged wine store — joining the ranks of jilted customers feuding with the deadbeat Park Avenue retailer...