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Bubbles for Everyone: Behind the Rack & Riddle Expansion
The company’s plan is to transform the supermarket private label bubbly business. By Jeff Siegel Rack & Riddle, the California custom sparkling wine house, garnered lots of attention last month when...
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Five Beverage Alcohol Industry Changes Causing Tax Compliance Challenges
Beverage alcohol businesses are encountering big challenges throughout 2023. In this round-up, Avalara will present some industry-pressing issues as part of their annual Bev Alc deep dive report. Join...
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Turning the Tables on Martin Redmond
By Carl Giavanti   Martin Redmond Martin Redmond is a retired financial professional (C.P.A.) who serves as the treasurer on the board of directors for the Glancy Wine Education Foundation. The foundation...
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DTC: Lifeblood of the Wine Industry (WineAmerica)
While comprising a relatively small percentage of total wine sales, DtC fuels the vast majority of wineries. By Jim Trezise In 1976, New York State passed a Farm Winery Act which allowed direct sales...
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Gallup Poll: Wine Lags Behind, Spirits Gain Ground
Gallup’s annual Consumption Habits poll, which tracks American attitudes toward drinking and surveys who drinks what, shows wine dropping in popularity. By Jeff Siegel   More Americans are abstaining...
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Tennessee Sues Out-of-State Retailers: Frivolous or Far-Reaching?
In July, Tennessee attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti filed a federal lawsuit against six out-of-state retailers, claiming they illegally shipped alcohol into the state.  By Jeff Siegel   Alex...
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Wine Clubs vs. Subscriptions: Which is Better?
As the target audience of wine clubs continues to diminish and technology enables choice, we can expect subscriptions to play an increasingly influential role in shaping the future of the wine industry.  By...
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Hosting a Successful Media Fam Trip: Experts Weigh in on What Works
Hosted trips are about introducing your brand, building relationships and delivering a memorable experience for guests to share back home. By Melanie Young Familiarization (aka “fam”) trips are an effective...
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What Happened? Less Common Winery Insurance Claims
Business owners have an extreme level of control over many commonplace accidents. By Larry Chasin   We’ve all heard and seen the effects of extreme weather and the damage it can cause to property....
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SOVOS and WBA Report: DTC Market Wends Toward a Re-Balanced Standard
Mid-year market report indicates DTC sales recalibration after pandemic years. By Jeff Siegel   The direct-to-consumer wine market is still trying to figure out what the new normal looks like. Is...
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