RNDC and LibDib bring platform-based distribution to a 6th major U.S. market RNDC and LibDib today announced LibDib@RNDC KY, a new RNDC sales division within the commonwealth of Kentucky. LibDib@RNDC KY brings LibDib’s platform-based distribution model to the state, allowing any and all compliant wine and spirits suppliers to secure wholesale distribution in this market. “The Kentucky market is now open to any and all wine and spirits brands,” said Don Wolz, State EVP, Kentucky for RNDC. “This model provides new market growth opportunities to all suppliers and I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting growth.” To start, LibDib@RNDC KY will open to a select group of both LibDib and RNDC wine and spirits suppliers. The sales division will then open the market to all suppliers in the coming months. Current LibDib Makers and new suppliers interested in distribution in Kentucky can express interest here and will be alerted when the market is live for distribu

As of February 24, 2023, Belize has officially joined the Madrid Protocol, becoming the 113th member of the system. This marks the fourth Commonwealth Caribbean nation and the third in three years to join, with the other members being Antigua and Barbuda (2000), Jamaica (2022), and Trinidad & Tobago (2021). Cuba is also a member from the Caribbean, while Curacao, Sint Maarten, the Caribbean Netherlands, and the French Caribbean jurisdictions are part of Madrid due to their status within the Kingdom of Netherlands and France. Trademark protection is essential for every wine brand name, fanciful name and vineyard designation.  Trademarks secure a wineries’ brand identity and help avoid infringement issues. However, obtaining international trademark rights can be a daunting task. The Madrid Protocol provides a simplified and cost-effective solution for wineries to secure their trademark rights across multiple countries. By f

Afternoon Brief, August 16th

A Major Figure in the Alsatian Wine World, André Hugel, Has Passed Away at the Age of 92: It is with great sadness that Famille Hugel announces the death of André Hugel on Monday, August 15, at the age of 92...

Inaugural Long Island Wine Camp Surpasses Expectations

Cambridge, MA – (August 16, 2022) – Commonwealth Wine School, located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, is dedicated to providing the best in wine, spirits, saké, beer, and cider education […]

Cultivars in the Commonwealth App Helps Pennsylvania Growers Share Vital Information

 “I want to empower the state’s growers to give us feedback. Hopefully, the truth shakes out across all the variations of vineyard sites.” —Cain Hickey, Penn State By Paul Vigna […]

Afternoon Brief, June 6th

No Charges in Crash That Killed Former Chez Panisse Wine Director: The motorist in the fatal crash involving bicyclist Jonathan Waters, prominent former wine director at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, will not be charged, Oakland police said...