Sparkling wine is a bright spot in today’s challenging wine market. It ranks third among wine categories in sales, behind Cabernet and Chardonnay, and is the fastest-growing varietal.[*] The lower alcohol and light, fizzy taste appeals to the healthy mindset of today’s consumers, and the lower price point appeals to their stretched budgets. Sparkling wine is also a natural entry point for younger generations to engage with wine, as it delivers the fruity flavor and familiar effervescence they favor.  Mark Garaventa, Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager of Healdsburg, California-based custom production and crush facility, Rack & Riddle, provides insight. “When I started here in 2009, drinking sparkling wine was a celebratory event, unlike the Europeans who drank it daily. Now that trend is developing here and driving the growth.”  Rack & Riddle has grown from its 2007 founding by Rebecca Faust and Bruce Lundquist to become America’

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As a winery, you might think Amazon Prime Day is only relevant to tech gadgets and household items. But with a bit of creativity, you can harness the excitement and consumer frenzy surrounding Prime Day to boost your Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) wine sales. Here are some expert tips on how to use this opportunity to drive traffic to your website, increase sales, and enhance customer engagement. 1. Create Your Own “Wine Prime Day” 🍷 Establish a special day or series of days around Amazon Prime Day (July 16-17) where your winery offers exclusive deals and promotions. This can help you capitalize on the general shopping buzz without directly competing with Amazon. Promote this event through email marketing, social media, and your website well in advance to build anticipation. Tip: Use a popup on your website to remind users to join the mailing list to be the first to know about your special offers. 2. Offer Free Shipping 🚚 Free shipping is a powerful incentive for online sho

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Afternoon Brief, May 23rd

Riverland Wine Growers United in Rejecting Contract Buy-Out amid Industry Uncertainty: Growers from a cooperative in Australia's largest wine producing region have rejected an offer to sell their red wine contracts amid a crisis of global oversupply...

Afternoon Brief, March 25th

The 3rd Annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Weekend Raises over $3.4 Million: The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million...

Afternoon Brief, December 15th

WSTA Debunks Pesticide Report: Recent results from a UK government testing programme have suggested a dramatic increase in the proportion of wine that contains multiple pesticide residues – up from 14% in 2016 to 50% in 2022...