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The Enduring Mythos of Wine
The wine world has always been full of myths—mystique and imagination play as big a part in our enjoyment of wines as facts and figures. People like mystique. Yet, almost all myths are eventually dispelled;...
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Wine Closures—An Open Discussion
There are a plethora of closure options for producers—all of which have different strengths and weaknesses in terms of the ability to preserve wine for long or short periods, consumer perception, and environmental...
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New Launches and Expanded Portfolio Growing G3 as a Full Service Supply Chain Provider
G3 is a wine industry leader providing oak products, integrated packaging, and logistics solutions with a drive for innovation and process improvement that benefits customers through a creative line...
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Evaluating the Wine Industry’s Economic Engine in 2022 and Beyond
At WIN’s Leadership Conference, experts analyze the financial state of the wine industry —Alexandra Russel On February 9, 2022, Wine Industry Network welcomed attendees to its virtual Leadership Conference,...
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Counterfeiting Is a Lingering Stain on the Wine Industry
—Melanie Young Counterfeit wines and spirits cost the global industry $3.18 billion in direct sales, and the impact can be felt at many levels. A European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) report...
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Selling a Wine Business? Here's What You Need to Know
The situation happens so often these days that it has become a cliché—the Baby Boomer winery owner who knows it’s time to retire, but has decided to sell rather than to leave the business to the family....
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Successful Succession Planning for Family-Owned Wine Businesses
Yes, knowing the tax implications can save millions of dollars, and working through the various licensing requirements that need to be met when the business changes hands is also crucial. But none of that...
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The Next Normal—DtC Shipping Reverts to Pre-Pandemic Predictions
—Alexandra Russell The 2022 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report has been released, and the industry is likely breathing a collective sigh of relief. The report, an annual collaboration between Sovos...
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The Next Varietal Trend—Analysts Weigh In
In the 1980s and 90s, the next big thing in wine was White Zinfandel. In the 2010s, it was sweet red blends. So, what’s the next varietal-driven wine that will delight consumers and propel industry growth?...
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Wineries Success in the Face of Mass Consolidations, Shutdowns
The number of wine products continues to increase, distributors continue to decrease. What now? —Kathleen Willcox In 2020, the global wine market was valued at around $417.9 billion, with an expanded compound...
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