For wineries selling direct-to-consumer (DTC), fulfillment location plays a major role in wine shipping speed, cost, and the overall customer experience. Copper Peak Logistics operates two strategically located wine fulfillment centers in Napa, California and St. Louis, Missouri . Together, these facilities allow wineries to store, pack, and ship wine efficiently across the United States while maintaining the care required for beverage alcohol shipping. By combining a wine country fulfillment hub in Napa with a central U.S. shipping hub in St. Louis , Copper Peak Logistics helps wineries reach most U.S. customers within one to two days. Napa, California: Wine Shipping Fulfillment in the Heart of Wine Country Copper Peak Logistics’ Napa fulfillment center is located directly in the Napa Valley, and in a very convenient location for Sonoma County wineries. This location allows wineries throughout N

The way distribution is evolving right now, there’s a growing need for models that meet both suppliers and distributors where they are—not where the system used to be. That’s exactly what led to the launch of Best Brands On Demand in Tennessee. LibDib has expanded its On Demand network to Tennessee by partnering with Best Brands , a leading distributor with deep statewide reach and a strong reputation for execution. The result is a model that blends the strength of an established wholesaler with the flexibility of a just-in-time, technology-enabled platform. For brands, it opens the door to Tennessee without the traditional hurdles of inventory commitments or long onboarding timelines. For Buyers, it creates broader access and discovery through Best Brands’ e-commerce platform, where products are now visible and available for order across the state. This model works seamlessly because it fits within the three-tier system and removes friction from the proc

Michigan-based boutique wine brand brings its signature Gewürztraminer and curated tasting experiences to Illinois, DC, Maryland, and California Traverse City, MI and SAN JOSE, CA — April 9, 2026 — BeOnePassion, a Michigan-based boutique wine brand known for its vibrant Gewürztraminer and experience-driven approach to wine, today announced it has selected LibDib as its distribution partner to expand into four new markets: Illinois, Washington, DC, Maryland, and California, alongside its home market of Michigan. This expansion marks a significant milestone for BeOnePassion as it introduces its wines to a broader audience of buyers and consumers who value premium wines as part of a social, curated lifestyle experience where storytelling, aesthetics, and connection are as important as what’s in the glass. At the center of the launch is BeOnePassion’s signature Gewürztraminer, produced in Michigan’s renowned Old Mission Peninsula. The wine

If you’re already selling through On Demand, you’ve taken an important first step toward modern distribution. Your products are already on the platform, your brand is discoverable via our partner wholesaler’s e-commerce site, and you’re part of a network designed to make wholesale more accessible. But some Makers stop there—and that can mean leaving opportunities on the table. As the beverage alcohol industry continues to shift, the most successful brands are the ones that expand their reach, increase visibility with buyers, and create multiple paths to market. You’re Already on the Platform—Take the Next Step One of the biggest advantages you already have is that your brand is already set up on the LibDib platform. That means expanding into additional markets is often much easier than you think. In many cases, it’s simply a matter of: Signing in to your LibDib account Reviewing the markets currently available (or click here) De

At LibDib, one of our core cultural mantras comes from our longtime technology leader, Richard Brashears: “If you are always ready, then you never have to get ready.” It started with our engineering team. If someone asked for a demo, the answer was yes. If someone wanted to see progress, it was ready. No scrambling. No excuses. Just an advanced preparation meeting opportunity. That mindset now runs through the entire company. And, in today’s beverage alcohol environment, it may be one of the most important philosophies a Maker can adopt. Change Is No Longer the Exception Distributors are exiting markets. Large houses are consolidating. Portfolios are being rationalized. Big alcohol companies are selling brands, triggering redistribution across states. Executive teams are shifting priorities. Inventory resets are forcing hard decisions about which brands get attention and which do not. You may suddenly find your distributor leaving a state. Or you may find yourself al

Since the RNDC / Reyes announcement, I’ve received several messages asking the same question: What does this mean for LibDib? The short answer is this: LibDib was a distributor before we partnered with RNDC, and we continue to be a distributor going forward. RNDC exited California, but LibDib continues to operate in California and other markets. Our business does not hinge on one partner, one market, or one structure. From day one, our model was built to be flexible, compliant, and durable — allowing us to nimbly partner with 3PLs, all distributors, and other fulfillment solutions to ensure brands can get to market legally and efficiently. However. Will there be changes? Yes. Will there be shifts in how business is done? Absolutely. For anyone watching what’s happening in the middle tier right now — this is the new reality. Consolidation, portfolio reshuffling, exits, and strategic pivots are no longer edge cases. They are becoming the de facto operating en

With the expected continuing market correction of the alcohol beverage industry to consumer demand, wine producers are preparing for potential bankruptcies or shuttering of trade purchaser businesses at the distribution and retail levels. This article explores how alcohol beverage producers should prepare for trade disruption caused by bankruptcies. Bankruptcy is governed by federal law, and bankruptcy cases are exclusively handled in federal bankruptcy courts. When a business files for bankruptcy, its creditors (including suppliers with unpaid invoices) face significant uncertainty as to their ability to get paid. Alcohol beverage producers should be aware of three key issues that will impact their contracting relationships and products in the market in the context of the bankruptcy of a distributor or retailer: (1) the effect of an automatic stay; (2) the potential for recouping certain inventory; and (3) the potential of having certain payments received from the entity filing for b

"Victory is the beautiful, bright-colored flower. Transport is the stem without which it could never have blossomed.” Winston Churchill In the evolving world of wine and spirits distribution, logistics has become one of the biggest barriers to growth for small and mid-sized Makers. Storage is in one place, bottling in another, compliance somewhere else entirely—and distribution? Too often, it’s the bottleneck that slows down otherwise incredible brands. LibDib is changing that. At the end of last year we announced two major partnerships—Corning & Company and WineDirect Fulfillment—that both point toward the same mission: eliminating logistics pain points for Makers and giving them a smoother, simpler, more cost-effective path to market. In terms of what these partnerships mean for the future of Maker-first distribution, we are focused on logistics that work for Makers, not against them. At its core, our strategy is simple: streamline everyth

The wizard behind the curtain. That has always been the image that comes to mind when I ask wine people about data from their distributors. We’ve made headway on pulling back the curtain on distributor data, thanks to our relationship with VIP (Vermont Information Processing) and our ability to combine it with a winery’s DTC data. There’s clarity now. And visibility. And much less of a sense of mystery or smoke and mirrors. For wineries, it’s empowering. Here's a use-case example. Today we’re announcing a new development that goes even further. We call it RFV, or Recency-Frequency-Volume. It’s a twist on RFM (Recency-Frequency-Monetary), which is a key variable in DTC data to track customer behavior and their risk of dropping out of wine clubs. We’ve taken that idea and applied it to wholesale depletion data, to help wineries track their risk when it comes to their distributors. That’s RFV. We take the value of distributors' Rece

The beverage alcohol industry is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent memory. Across the country, wholesalers are rationalizing brands, trimming SKU counts, and shifting portfolio priorities. Large players are consolidating, overhead costs are rising, and many wholesalers simply cannot support the long tail of emerging or niche brands the way they once did. For Makers, this can feel destabilizing. A brand that once had strong distribution support may suddenly find itself deprioritized, shuffled, or even removed entirely from a wholesaler’s portfolio. Placements disappear. Chain authorizations shift. Buyers who love your products can’t reorder because the wholesaler no longer carries you. It’s frustrating—and it’s happening everywhere. But this is exactly the environment LibDib was built for. A Modern Distribution Model for a Changing Industry LibDib is—and always has been—an open, accessible pathway to three-tier distribution fo