Afternoon Brief: Ontario Threatens to Ban US Alcohol in Tit-for-Tat Response to Tariffs Threat

Premier Doug Ford has told the Liquor Board of Canada to clear US alcoholic drinks off retailers shelves if the tariff threat becomes reality...

August 19, 2024 — To combat the costly and persistent issue of returned shipments in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping industry, RedChirp and Sovos ShipCompliant are proud to announce an innovative integration that enables wineries to automatically text customers notifications that their shipments are on the way. This will significantly reduce returns and boost customer satisfaction. With the high cost and strict adult signature requirements for shipping wine, spirits, and beer directly to consumers, timely and effective communication is essential. Unlike emails, which are often overlooked, text messages are more likely to be immediately noticed, making them a valuable tool for keeping customers informed and engaged. Through the Sovos ShipCompliant integration, wineries can automatically trigger text message notifications as soon as a tracking number appears in ShipCompliant. These messages can include tracking links, allowing customers to easily monitor their sh

Afternoon Brief, November 1st

Fine Wine Optimism Prepares for Reality Check: A new report into the fine wine world shows amazing optimism in the face of global economic realities...

Afternoon Brief, August 6th

OSHA Fines Dundee Winery $11,100 After Worker Death: Oregon’s occupational safety and health agency (OSHA) has fined a Dundee winery $11,100 for alleged violations of confined space rules following an investigation into the February death of a worker, the agency announced in a news release...

Afternoon Brief, August 2nd

Terold Purchases Majority Stake in WX Brands: Novato-based WX Brands, a leading global wine company, and Terold, a company owned by members of the Bemberg Family Group, have announced that Terold has purchased a majority stake in WX Brands effective July 30, 2021...

GunBun, as it’s affectionately known, is the oldest continuously family owned winery in California, dating back to 1858, when Bavarian immigrant Jacob Gundlach purchased 400 acres in Sonoma which he named Rhinefarm... The post Jeff Bundschu: Orchestrating a Six-Generation Wine Brand with Irreverence and Authenticity  appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/13/jeff-bundschu-orchestrating-six-generation-wine-brand?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeff-bundschu-orchestrating-six-generation-wine-brand Published Date:Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:00:43 +0000 

Rohnert Park, CA – Wine Business Institute scholarship recipients were recently recognized at a virtual meeting with the WBI board of directors, donors, and School of Business and Economics leadership. A total of $44,150 was awarded to undergraduate and graduate winners, including Global Wine Executive MBA student Kelli Silva, trade relations specialist at Trinchero Family Estates; Wine Executive MBA students Caitlin Vartain, brand manager at WX Brands, Marcia Torres Forno, winemaker at Matanzas Creek, Fabian Jauregui, former account executive at Ferrero Rocher, and Emily Porter, business operations manager at Sonoma State University; Wine MBA student Fiona Fang; and undergraduate Wine Business Strategies students Gianna Lendino, wine reservationist at Gundlach Bundschu Winery, and Haddie Daner. Winners were selected based on accomplishments in the areas of academics, leadership, and community service. WBI scholarships are intended to offset tuition and educational expenses