The decade bet: why spirits supply chain decisions in 2026 will define who wins in 2035 Spirits supply chain decisions aren’t just operational anymore—they’re long-term bets. What you decide in 2026 will shape: What inventory you’re sitting on in 2030 Which brands you can scale (or can’t) How much working capital is tied up for years Whether you can respond when demand shifts The challenge? Long aging cycles mean today’s decisions are locked in long before the market reveals what actually works. That’s why leading spirits companies are shifting from reactive planning to long-range, scenario-driven strategies, connecting demand, supply, and capital decisions earlier than ever. We break down what’s changing, and what it takes to stay ahead. Read the full article here › #SupplyChainPlanning #Forecasting #BeverageIndustry #BevAlc #SpiritsIndustry #LongTermPlanning #InventoryStrategy #DemandPlanning

Your BevAlc company is leaving money on the table. Here’s where to find it. Money is leaking out in ways that are easy to miss: Excess inventory tying up cash Small stockouts quietly killing sales Teams spending hours reconciling spreadsheets Forecasts that don’t align across the business Individually, these feel manageable. Together, they add up to a meaningful hit to margin. The reality is that many wine and spirits companies are leaving money on the table—not because of a lack of strategy, but because planning is disconnected across sales, operations, and finance. We break down exactly where that money is hiding—and how to start uncovering it. Read the full article here: https://claret.app/blog/your-bevalc-company-is-leaving-money-on-the-table #SupplyChainPlanning #Forecasting #BeverageIndustry #BevAlc #WineIndustry #InventoryManagement #DemandPlanning #WineBusiness

New resource: Beverage alcohol supply chain ROI calculator How much is your planning process actually costing you? 🍷🧮 We just launched a free ROI calculator for beverage alcohol operators, and the numbers are eye-opening. Excess inventory, planning hours, stockout losses. Most teams have a rough sense of these costs but rarely see them added up in one place. We built a short calculator that estimates your potential annual savings across all three. It's based on conservative industry benchmarks and takes about two minutes. If you're curious where your operation stands, check it out: 🔗 https://claret.la/roi-win

InnoVint Announces Intelligent Winery Workflows Powered by AI New AI capabilities automate data capture, reporting, and work order creation to reduce manual work in winery operations InnoVint, the leading winery operations & production platform, today announced the launch of Intelligent Winery Workflows, introducing artificial intelligence directly into core production workflows to help winery teams move faster with less manual effort. As part of this launch, all InnoVint customers now have access to InnoVint’s AI Analysis Import functionality, which allows teams to snap a photo of handwritten lab notes or analysis sheets and automatically capture that data in InnoVint. During the recent harvest, wineries uploaded hundreds of documents and thousands of analyses, eliminating thousands of manual keystrokes from everyday workflows. InnoVint also previewed two upcoming AI-powered capabilities: AI Generated Reports will enable wineries to create reports using plain-language text

Plata Wine Partners is a premium “vineyard-to-bottle” production house rooted in California’s top coastal AVAs. With more than 20,000 acres of sustainably managed vineyards, Plata provides bulk-wine, private-label, and custom-program solutions for brands of all sizes. Their team brings together expertise in viticulture, winemaking, production, and finance to deliver programs aligned with modern consumer preferences. As the business evolved, Plata recognized that their Winemaker’s Database (WMDB) system lacked the accuracy, speed, and real-time visibility required by a 12+ facility production model. Plata implemented InnoVint in 2024, and the difference after just one harvest was remarkable. The Challenge: A System That Slowed Down the Entire Business Before InnoVint, Plata’s production and finance teams were burdened by manual processes that made everyday work harder and introduced costly risk.  Excessive manual data entry. Every two weeks, the

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for wineries. Customers are looking for the perfect gifts, stocking up on their favorite bottles, and attending festive gatherings where wine is often at the center. For wineries, it's also a time when operations can become complex and demand increased attention both in the tasting room and online.  At VinesOS, we understand the unique challenges wineries face this time of year. Here are a few key things to consider as you prepare for a successful holiday season: 1. Plan your Promotions Holidays are prime time for promotions, but managing discounts and member benefits can get tricky. That's why flexible coupon tools are so important. Look for solutions that allow you to: Stack discounts or override member pricing when needed Run special holiday offers without disrupting your existing loyalty programs Encourage repeat purchases with timed or exclusive promotions When done right, promotions not only drive sales but

Wholesale is an essential part of many wineries' business models-whether it's distributing wine to restaurants and retailers, managing vendor relationships, or keeping your own inventory balanced. Streamlining wholesale not only saves time but also ensures accuracy, compliance, and profitability. That's why VinesOS makes wholesale management simple, flexible, and powerful. Key Wholesale Features in VinesOS POS Controls for Wholesale Sales Seamlessly manage wholesale orders right through the POS. Quickly remove tax with a single click, apply custom terms, or accept alternate payment types such as checks; giving you the flexibility to meet your wholesale customers' needs on the spot.  Purchase Order Management Need to stock up on wine or merchandise? Create and track Purchase Orders directly in VinesOS. Once your order arrives, you can instantly receive it into inventory, keeping your records accurate and up to date without the extra paperwork.  Streamlined In

Founded in 1974 as the first winery in Southern California’s Temecula Valley, Callaway Vineyard & Winery has long stood as a symbol of innovation and heritage in the region. Originally launched by Eli Callaway—who famously went on to start Callaway Golf—the winery has passed through corporate ownership and scaled to a peak of 750,000 cases. Today, the future is rooted in the past. Now family-owned by the Lin family, Callaway is embracing a premium, estate-only approach under the leadership of acclaimed winemaker Giovanni Verdejo. A native of Mexico City, Gio spent over two decades in Napa Valley crafting 90+ point wines for Foley Family Wines. Now, at Callaway, he leads a 10,000-case DTC-focused production that reflects both craft and character, with wines sold exclusively through their wine club and tasting room (named Newsweek Readers' Choice Best in the Nation, 2024). To match this elevated vision, Gio and the Callaway team knew

At Agcode, our comprehensive farm management software is designed and tailored specifically to you. A dedicated Support Representative helps you navigate our invaluable technology to improve efficiencies, streamline processes and accurately forecast production, while staying connected to the team in the field.

Ever wished work orders could create themselves? You know exactly what needs to be done, but turning that clear plan into a detailed work order takes digging through notes, typing it all out, and far too much of your time. Meet Barry, Blended’s artificial intelligence designed specifically for wine production, and the newest member of your team. Barry is a digital assistant built to streamline your winery’s operations. In seconds, Barry can answer questions, record data, and write work orders for your team. The goal? To make you more efficient, so you can spend more time focused on crafting exquisite wines. Barry lives within your instance of the Blended platform and is fully attuned to your winery’s unique processes. Think of it as your go-to expert, always ready to: Answer Questions Barry makes information retrieval a breeze. Simply ask, “Show me my chardonnays,” and Barry will display your current chardonnay lots along with relevant details. Simplify