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...
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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...
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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) approved a long-awaited indoor heat-illness standard on June 20, 2024. Before going live, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) will have 30 days to approve or deny the standard. Cal/OSHA has requested that it go into effective...
Read More![A Peek Inside of Oak - How the [Chemical] Pieces Fit](https://d15dpsnw6rdryg.cloudfront.net/win/tenant-1/1a004a8e78d36e27061f1114c3cd14812568cd79.png)
Oak is made up of many different [chemical] parts. When working with oak for wine, it is important to understand those parts and how each contributes to the finished product. With the correct knowledge and process, the result is a deliciously aromatic and flavorful barrel that adds specific...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: How American Alcohol Importers Are Adapting to the Tariff Rollercoaster

The second Trump term has established a new normal of stop-and-start tariffs and economic uncertainty, leaving wine and spirits importers scrambling to adapt...
Afternoon Brief: With Wine Sales Declining, There's Buzz in Private Label

Private-label wine is a rare bright spot in an alcohol category that's seeing significant declines, so now is a prime time for retailers to capitalize on consumer interest...
Afternoon Brief, April 24th

Is the Industry Ready for CBD Wine?: CBD wine, which combines the properties of CBD with traditional wine, has been forecast to see “explosive growth” in the next few years...
Afternoon Brief, March 28th

China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve: China on Thursday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries...


