We proudly announced the recipients of the inaugural WISE Rising Stars Scholarships during a live presentation at the DTC Wine Symposium last week, celebrating the next generation of DTC wine industry leaders in front of more than 500 winery professionals. As one of the event’s original sponsors,...

Wine and Spirits Makers Have Access to 75% of US Market May 12, 2025 – LibDib, the leading digital alcohol distribution platform, in partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), proudly announces the expansion of RNDC On Demand to six new markets: Florida, Virginia (wine only),...

Dr. Anisya Fritz Sonoma State University’s (SSU) Wine Business Institute (WBI) announces the return of its highly acclaimed Wine Entrepreneurship Certificate program, led by renowned strategist Dr. Anisya Fritz. This eight-week certificate program aims to empower leaders in small wine enterprises...

Lower Lake, CA (April 2, 2021) – Shannon Family of Wines has announced an expanded partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) to include the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,...

Boordy Vineyards wins Maryland Governor’s Cup, Port of Leonardtown Winery wins Jack Aellen Cup February 11th – (ANNAPOLIS, MD) – The Maryland Governor’s Cup will take up a year-long residency at Boordy Vineyards in Baltimore County. The 2020 Maryland Wine Governor’s Cup Competition featured 160...

Cost-Effective Fencing for Small and Medium Vineyards For small and medium vineyards, balancing crop protection with budget constraints can be a challenging task. Wildlife damage, particularly from deer, can significantly impact yields and threaten a vineyard’s bottom line. While large-scale...

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...

In our continuing series of reviewing the issues around compliant direct sales and shipping, we review the topic of tax calculation, collection, and remittance that are perhaps the most important considerations for state regulators in the alcoholic beverage industry at all levels of government....