Domaine Della 2023 Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Takes Top Prize  November 18, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 2025 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition. After two spirited days of judging, Domaine Della 2023 Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir took the top prize. It was also awarded Best of Show Red Wine and Best of Monterey County AVA. Coming in at 98 points, judges praised the wine as “warm and spicy” with “fig and nutmeg.” Other descriptors included “meaty,” “prosciutto,” and “dried rose petal.”  With entries from across the globe, the Harvest Challenge bases judging on a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions and grapes that combine to give personality to the wine.  In other competitions, this terroir is ignored. At the Harvest Challen

SAN JOSE & AMERICAN CANYON, CA--Liberation Distribution (LibDib), the leading web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today announced a strategic partnership with WineDirect Fulfillment, the premier provider of direct-to-consumer (DTC) solutions for wineries. The collaboration creates a seamless path for WineDirect Fulfillment’s customers to access LibDib’s full distribution network while offering LibDib Makers the convenience of using WineDirect Fulfillment’s fulfillment centers for both DTC and three-tier orders.  The partnership allows wineries working with WineDirect Fulfillment to streamline distribution into all of LibDib’s markets, leveraging LibDib’s technology-driven three-tier platform. At the same time, LibDib Makers can easily consolidate fulfillment by storing products at WineDirect Fulfillment, enabling a true one-stop shop for DTC and wholesale distribution. “By combining our world-class fulfillment capabilities with LibDib&r

We are excited to partner with Winehub for DTC Wine Unleashed, a premier event series designed to equip wine industry professionals with actionable strategies and a clear roadmap for success.  Each event features a panel of esteemed industry leaders. We're proud to share that our team members, local to each region, will be joining the conversation as panelists. November 13th – Ponzi Vineyards – Willamette Valley, Oregon David Dennigmann, VP of Sales 1:30pm Arrival 2pm Start | 5pm Happy Hour Register Here - Williamette Valley November 17th – Ava Hotel - Paso Robles, California Aaron Dean, VP of Operations 1:30pm Arrival 2pm Start | 5pm Happy Hour Register Here - Paso Robles November 19th – Clos Du Val Winery – Napa Valley, California James Silver, Chief Sales Officer 4:30pm Arrival 5pm-7pm | Network | Learn | Meet the Teams Register Here - Napa Valley

Wine fulfillment isn’t just about getting bottles from point A to B—it’s about delivering an exceptional customer experience while keeping costs under control. In this Wine Sales Symposium session, Devin Joshua and Jim silver from WineDirect will break down the key strategies wineries can use to streamline fulfillment, minimize expenses, and enhance customer loyalty. From smart inventory management to optimizing packaging, discover how the right fulfillment approach can drive both efficiency and satisfaction. Join us at the Wine Sales Symposium, May 14 at the Hyatt in Santa Rosa. The Secret to Seamless Wine Fulfillment: How to Reduce Costs While Improving Customer Satisfaction Register with promo code: WINEDIRECT2025 to get $20 off the ticket price Devin Joshua, VP of Fulfillment Sales Devin Joshua is a seasoned wine industry executive and currently serves as Vice President of Fulfillment Sales at WineDirect. With more than 25 years of experience across nearly every t