April 28th, 2026 — For today’s wineries, delivering a great customer experience means more than great wine. It requires timely, personal, and relevant communication at every stage of the relationship. From the tasting room experience to the first purchase, to club shipments and beyond, customers expect to feel known and valued. To meet that expectation, wineries are using more technology than ever before—but the real magic happens when these tools work together. RedChirp and Corksy have announced a new integration that connects Corksy’s modern DTC platform with RedChirp’s texting and automation capabilities. By bringing these systems together, wineries can turn real-time customer data into timely, personalized communication, driving more revenue while delivering a more seamless, high-touch experience. Turning Data Into Action: Instead of toggling between systems or piecing together customer context, winery teams can now work more fluidly, moving from

No one picks up the phone anymore. And it’s harder than ever to get your emails delivered and opened. But it is still possible to reach your customers…everyone reads their text messages. Other industries may have a head start, but RedChirp is helping wineries catch up. “In just two years, RedChirp has gone from serving one to almost 900 wineries because we’ve been relentlessly listening to their specific challenges and rapidly developing solutions,” says Jennie Gilbert, Co-Founder of RedChirp. “Every DTC team has a lot to communicate and it’s getting harder to cut through the noise. But you can do it with texting! RedChirp makes it easy and works right away.” With RedChirp, wineries can text with customers one-on-one and in bulk, automate recurring messages like shipment notifications and reservation reminders, and securely collect credit card info in minutes instead of days. Wineries of all sizes and from all regions are using RedChir

Text messaging is one of the most important communication channels for wineries—and it’s changing fast. Hear Jennie Gilbert, Co-Founder of RedChirp, and John Anthony, Sr. Account Manager at Bandwidth, one of the nation’s largest voice and messaging carriers, to pull back the curtain on how texting really works behind the scenes.

Text messaging is one of the most important communication channels for wineries—and it’s changing fast. Join Jennie Gilbert, Co-Founder of RedChirp, and John Anthony, Sr. Account Manager at Bandwidth, one of the nation’s largest voice and messaging carriers, to pull back the curtain on how texting really works behind the scenes. We’ll cover the key players (CSPs, carriers, aggregators), the special compliance hurdles for alcohol, and today’s hot-button issues like spam rejections, shortened links, and holiday slowdowns. Plus, get a first look at the future of messaging with RCS—what it is, why it matters, and how to prepare. You’ll walk away with insider knowledge to help you feel more confident and expert in managing winery text messaging. Bring your questions for live Q&A! October 2 @ 11:00 am PT Register Now Speakers Jennie Gilbert, CoFounder / RedChirp  John Anthony, Sr. Account Manager / Bandwidth   Sponsored by RedChi

Texas Just Changed the Rules for SMS Marketing Here's What DTC Wineries Need to Know If you’re a U.S. winery using SMS marketing -- or even just considering it -- you need to know about a new Texas law that quietly went into effect on September 1, 2025.  Senate Bill 140 (S.B. 140) expands the state’s telemarketing laws to include promotional text messages, and it applies to any business texting Texas residents, regardless of where that business is located. For small, family-owned wineries already navigating a shrinking market, this law could introduce new compliance risks, legal exposure, and operational headaches.  And while I’ve long been an advocate for SMS wine marketing, we can no longer recommend it for most wineries unless they’re either exempt from S.B. 140 or have a customer base concentrated in Texas. Let’s break down what’s changed -- and what you can do about it. ⚖️ What S.B. 140 Actually Says S.B. 140 updates the

SEATTLE, WA – July 7, 2025 – Bottle360, a leading provider of comprehensive winery direct to consumer software, today announced a strategic integration with RedChirp, the premier text messaging platform for wineries. This powerful collaboration empowers wineries to elevate customer engagement, streamline communications, and drive direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales through seamless, personalized text messaging.  The integration allows Bottle360 users to effortlessly leverage RedChirp’s robust texting capabilities with the Bottle360 platform data. Wineries can now easily send targeted marketing messages, order confirmations, shipping updates, and personalized recommendations, and much more, all while maintaining a unified customer view.  “We are thrilled to partner with RedChirp to bring this compelling communication channel to our winery partners,” said Katherine Adams, CEO of Bottle360. “In today’s competitive market, direc

SEATTLE, WA – July 7, 2025 – Bottle360, a leading provider of comprehensive winery direct to consumer software, today announced a strategic integration with RedChirp, the premier text messaging platform for wineries. This powerful collaboration empowers wineries to elevate customer engagement, streamline communications, and drive direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales through seamless, personalized text messaging.  The integration allows Bottle360 users to effortlessly leverage RedChirp’s robust texting capabilities with the Bottle360 platform data. Wineries can now easily send targeted marketing messages, order confirmations, shipping updates, and personalized recommendations, and much more, all while maintaining a unified customer view.  “We are thrilled to partner with RedChirp to bring this compelling communication channel to our winery partners,” said Katherine Adams, CEO of Bottle360. “In today’s competitive market, direct and p

vinSUITE has announced the full agenda and speaker lineup for the 3rd Annual Wine Club Symposium, the leading virtual event for winery professionals focused on driving wine club growth, boosting member retention, and leveraging AI in direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations.  Taking place online on Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Symposium features six sessions, more than a dozen speakers, and data-backed content designed to give attendees clear, tactical steps for immediate application. The event is free to attend and begins each day at 9:00 AM PDT. Register at wineclubsymposium.com or directly via GoToWebinar. With wine clubs generating as much as 60% of DTC revenue for top-performing wineries, this year’s agenda focuses on increasing profitability through strategic customer targeting, member experience innovation, and operational efficiency. 2025 Wine Club Symposium Agenda Day 1 – Tuesday, July 15 9:00–9:50 AM PDT— State of the

February 20th, 2025 — Wineries seeking innovative ways to engage wine lovers and drive DTC sales this spring now have a powerful new tool at their disposal. RedChirp, the wine industry’s leading text messaging platform, is proud to collaborate with best-selling author and wine industry thought leader Karen MacNeil—co-creator of Come Over October and Share & Pair Sundays—to help wineries seamlessly integrate this exciting new movement into their marketing strategies.  On Thursday, February 27th at 10 AM Pacific, Karen MacNeil and RedChirp co-founder Jennie Gilbert will host an exclusive webinar: "New Ways to Engage Wine Lovers: Share & Pair Sundays + Text Message Marketing." Attendees will discover the inspiration behind Share & Pair Sundays and gain access to a suite of new tools designed to make participation effortless for busy DTC teams—including prebuilt bulk message templates, expert SMS marketing strategies, and prov

Works with any wine/beer/spirits website to build a compliant SMS list Want to delight customers and sell more wine using SMS but don't know where to start? No matter what you sell, job #1 is building an opt-in list of adult consumers eager to receive your texts.  That's why we built our new All-in-One SMS Signup Widget to help you get started. This affordable multi-purpose tool works with any website and any SMS provider supporting wine/beer/spirits merchants -- including industry leader SimpleTexting. Exclusive features include: Express written consent to receive SMS messages Carrier-approved age verification method Two-way text chat capabilities Customized fonts/colors/text for any wine brand Realtime sync with SimpleTexting Asynchronous integration with any SMS provider Expert support from VinterActive To see the All-in-One SMS Signup Widget in action, visit https://vinteractive.com and click the “Text Us Here” button. VinterActiv