Corksy Launches Corksy Go POS – Mobile Sales, Anywhere You Pour Handheld, all-in-one device with LTE and Wi-Fi lets wineries sell, sign up members, and personalize service wherever guests are. Irvine, CA — September 9, 2025 — Corksy, the modern DTC platform for wineries, today announced the launch of Corksy Go POS, a handheld, all-in-one point-of-sale system built to help wineries — and other beverage producers — sell anywhere. With LTE (mobile plan required) and Wi-Fi connectivity, Corksy Go gives wineries the freedom to process sales, sign up wine club members, and access guest history wherever they pour — without bulky hardware, extra readers, or being tied to a counter. Go tableside. Go vineyard-side. Go festival-side. From seated tastings to outdoor dinners, from the event lawn to off-site festivals, Corksy Go POS brings wine sales directly to the guest. The device combines Corksy’s POS software, integrated payment processing, wine club t

Sonoma, CA, April 22, 2025 – Free Flow Wines announced the winners of the 12th annual KEGGY Awards, honoring wine on tap leaders for their extraordinary environmental impact and commitment to sustainability. For the first time, the awards are being celebrated in April to align with Earth Month, reinforcing Free Flow’s mission to drive a more sustainable future for the wine industry with reusable steel kegs – a truly zero-waste package. Additionally, Free Flow expanded award categories this year to also recognize winery partners who have saved over 50K and 2MM bottles from the landfill.  “We changed the award schedule to Earth Month to reflect one of our core values: sustainability.” said Rich Bouwer, CEO of Free Flow Wines. “It is an exciting time to be talking about our wine on tap partners. Despite ongoing challenges in the alcohol beverage sector, keg shipments through Free Flow Wines have continued to grow—proving that wine on tap is n

The wine industry is steeped in tradition, but let’s be real—it’s time to shake things up. Younger demographics aren’t buying into the same old wine marketing tricks or outdated experiences. Want to grab their attention (and their dollars)? Then it’s time to think bold, fun, and modern. You Don’t Have to Do It All—Start Small and Stay True to Your Brand Attracting younger wine lovers doesn’t mean you need to overhaul everything or abandon your roots. Instead, consider making a few strategic shifts that align with your brand. Maybe your website keeps the traditional tasting notes, but you have fun with social media. Maybe your weekends are reserved for 21+ reservation-only tastings, but your weekdays are more relaxed and family-friendly. The key is finding what works for you and your audience. Now, let’s dive into some ideas. 1. Flex Your Wine Club Options Your wine club isn’t working for everyone. Sure, your loyal members lov

Over the past few years, wineries have seen tasting room visits decline as consumer habits shift. With more options than ever, visitors are looking for something special—experiences that go beyond just sampling wine. For many wineries, this means rethinking how they engage guests and creating a place people want to come back to. This guide dives into fresh ideas to help your winery stand out, turning it into a destination where visitors feel welcome, excited, and connected to what you offer. Create Unique, Social Experiences In today’s market, wineries that stand out provide more than just a tasting—they create memorable, shareable experiences that make guests want to stay longer and come back. Enhancing the Atmosphere with Music: Music adds energy and can make an ordinary tasting feel like an event. Hosting live music, whether it’s a local band or acoustic performer, brings people together and keeps them engaged. Many wineries schedule music on weekends to attr

By Connor Widder, Kru Marketing The wine industry is at a critical turning point in many ways, including on the digital frontier. Today’s wine drinker likes to buy and drink at home, but they’re willing to try little-known wineries from across the country. This trend towards curious, adventurous wine buying is a potential bonus for your wine business. But to make the most of wine buying trends, you’ll need an easy-to-operate eCommerce wine website that’s optimized to rank higher in search engine results. Wineries that embrace an optimized online presence will thrive, attracting wine buyers who are enthusiastic about your products and loyal to your winery. So for your winery to meet wine buyers where they are (at home!), you’ll need to adapt your business and your selling techniques. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the master key that unlocks the potential for growth as a winery in a digital world. But what is it? And where to start? We&rsquo

  Posted by Laura Ness of Spirited Magazine | Mar 31, 2020 | Packaging, Equipment, Wine, Production    You have to be just slightly natters to engage in a livelihood that can literally blow up on you—and yet, the sisterhood (and brotherhood) of bubbles runs deep. That’s probably why it’s considered the ne plus ultra of winemaking. There are many ways to sparkle a beverage, but méthode Champenoise is considered the highest form of sparkling art. It’s a process that’s been painstakingly perfected, by hand, over the centuries. It requires two entirely separate fermentations, the second of which occurs in the bottle, which is where the magic happens. Says Todd Graff, winemaker and general manager at Frank Family Vineyards in Napa Valley, “The secondary fermentation in the bottle is the trickiest part, because however many bottles you’re making, each is an individual fermentation.” Méthode Champenoise is time consuming, filled with repetitive tedium, complicated (often by many months o

As winery tasting rooms close temporarily and customers keep distance, get advice to communicate with your audience and make authentic connections that go beyond coronavirus (COVID-19) messaging. Now is the moment to communicate with your customers and audience. Winery communication advice during coronavirus It may not seem like the right time to try to get their attention, but the truth is, they want to hear from you. Your winery is one of their happy places. You are able to provide one of life’s pleasures that can still be enjoyed: wine. Most of us are on screens much more than we typically would be, and our remote connections are indispensable ties that bind. We know that this is a difficult time, but it’s also a time of opportunity, a chance to tell your winery’s story beyond the fact that you may be closed or geared down because of coronavirus. The Outshinery team always works remotely, and we understand that being apart physically doesn’t actually