Self-serve wine bottle shot tool reaches four million configurations six months after launch Outshinery Lite, the self-serve wine bottle shot tool from Outshinery, now supports over four million unique image configurations through its proprietary 3D container library. The milestone reflects six months of expansion since the tool's September 2025 launch. The container library maps every variable a winery needs to produce a photorealistic bottle shot: bottle shape, glass color, liquid shade and opacity, closure material, and size. Unlike AI image generators that produce different results each time, each Lite configuration is deterministic. The same inputs produce the same photorealistic output, every time. "Wineries tell us the same thing: they need images that are consistent across every SKU, every vintage, every channel," said Laurie Millotte, founder and Chief Amazement Officer of Outshinery. "We did not build four million images. We built a system of configurable

Papapietro Perry Winery and Four Roses Bourbon Take Top Honors (March 6, 2026) — Winners have been announced in the fifth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A pinot noir from Papapietro Perry (Sonoma County, Calif.) and a small batch bourbon from Four Roses Distillery (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) topped their fields to be named Best of the Best. The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States. Judging took place February 18-19, 2026. Competition this year was stellar, says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine Competitions Management & Production: “Year after year, our judges continue to be impressed with the depth in each category. The quality of product was fantastic!” Wh

If your winery’s December felt like a sugar high followed by a January hangover, congratulations—you’re in the club. The holiday season brings out the best and worst of wine marketing. We see a flurry of emails, social posts, pop-up bundles, and panicked “last chance for shipping!” reminders that make even Santa unsubscribe. But behind all that glitter and noise sits something actually useful: data. And data, unlike mistletoe or tinsel, ages beautifully—if you know how to use it. Day 1: The Ghost of Open Rates Past Let’s start with the easy one. You sent fifteen emails between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and shocker—open rates dropped after the first week. This isn’t your subscribers turning into Grinches; it’s list fatigue. Consumers are bombarded with messages from every brand they’ve ever accidentally clicked “subscribe” on. The fix: cut your frequency, not your revenue. Segment your list by engage

Big news in the no- and low-alcohol space — and a milestone we’re proud to celebrate. As highlighted by our partners at Solos, their Aroma Recovery System is accelerating what’s possible for premium alcohol-removed wines. And for Rack & Riddle, that innovation isn’t theoretical — it’s powering something we’ve been working toward for a long time. This year, we’re launching our FIRST Alcohol-Removed Brut and Rosé, crafted using Solos advanced technology and our sparkling winemaking expertise. This isn’t a new partnership. It’s a proven one — and this milestone reflects exactly why we invest in long-term collaboration:  • Technology with purpose  • Speed to market without compromising quality  • New pathways for our clients to grow in a fast-evolving category We’re excited to bring these first offerings to market and to continue shaping what no- and low-alcohol sparkling can

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new flavored Frizzante-style sparkling wines, now available for trade sampling. As your sparkling wine partner, we’re proud to share our latest innovation —bringing a fresh, approachable twist to the R&R quality you know and trust. AVAILABLE IN 3 FLAVORS Approachable & Refreshing These lightly sparkling wines deliver the flavor, refreshment, and approachability today’s consumers are looking for. Expand YOUR Sparkling Program With affordable price points, broad appeal, and strong margin potential, our new Frizzante collection offers an easy way to expand your sparkling program and attract new customers.  Samples Shipping Soon ORDER TODAY REQUEST SAMPLES 707-433-8400

What if you could have the QC data you need in minutes? With FLASH2, your team accesses data rapidly, makes great winemaking decisions, crafts consistent wines, less workload in your lab.  You can run free & total SOâ‚‚ tests from the same wine sample, saving you prep and wine Ensure both still and sparkling wines are protected with reliable SOâ‚‚ control Fast, automated workflows reduce manual steps and repeat testing High SOâ‚‚ range capability for sparkling dosage control Buffer capacity testing for proactive pH management User-friendly software with high precision With FLASH2, efficiency, consistency, and quality come together in one analyzer saving you valuable time.

Strike a New Path The SFD Filling Device, when used with high-precision measuring instruments such as CarboQC or CboxQC by Anton Paar, allows for the quick and reliable determination of dissolved COâ‚‚, dissolved oxygen, and other gases in sparkling wine and wine. Additionally, it calculates the package pressure based on total dissolved gases, providing a comprehensive analysis of the sample. Simple and Straightforward Designed for ease of use, the SFD Filling Device pierces the cork of a sparkling wine bottle using a manually operated threaded tube. Once the cork is fully penetrated, the sample tube is lowered into the bottle, and the sample is transferred via pressurized air or nitrogen—without exposing the liquid to the atmosphere. A tight seal between the piercing head and the bottle’s cork ensures that no COâ‚‚ escapes during the process, preserving the sample’s integrity for precise measurement. The device can accommodate various bottle sizes, from small formats

Say goodbye to the lab, the Oculyze FW is here! ATPGroup is proud to announce the addition of the Oculyze FW System to our portfolio. This groundbreaking hardware-software solution with proprietary, cloud-based image analysis software lets you measure yeast concentration and viability right in your winery—no need to send samples to a lab or wait around for results. Just connect the microscope to your device, upload an image, and get accurate readings in seconds. It’s fast, easy, and doesn’t require any special training. With the Oculyze FW System, you can: Track yeast concentration and viability in seconds Generate automated alerts to catch potential fermentation problems early Follow fermentation progress over time with historical data and custom reports Improve statistical accuracy with averaged results from multiple readings Operate from anywhere using a computer, tablet, or Android device And if you make sparkling wine, this tool is a game-changer. Becau

Garrison Brothers Distillery and Ledson Winery Take Top Honors  (March 17, 2025) — Winners have been announced in the fourth annual Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge. A merlot from Ledson Vineyards & Winery (Sonoma County, Calif.) and a small batch bourbon from Garrison Brothers Distillery (Hye, Texas.) topped their fields to be named Best of the Best. The competition was established in 2022, in conjunction with Los Angeles-based beverage professionals (representing both the on- and off-premise channels), to highlight the best of the best wine and spirits producers in the world, and to introduce those producers to the largest market of consumers in the United States. Judging took place February 25-26, 2025. Says event producer Debra Del Fiorentino of Wine Competitions Management & Production, “Year after year, our judges continue to be impressed with the depth in each category. The quality of product was fantastic!” Competition this ye

Visit Rack & Riddle in Adelaide Hall — Booth 334 We will be exhibiting 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the team and discover our Custom Label sparkling wine services. Find our booth here. Wine Tasting Event 1–3 p.m. Sample our exquisite Méthode Champenoise & Charmat sparkling wines. We’ll be pouring Central Coast Brut and Central Coast Rosé, our NEW CALSECCO®, and our new flavored bubbly Aperitivo Spritz!  Our tasting table is conveniently located right next to the booth! SPECIAL OFFER FREE Tradeshow Pass with our exclusive discount code! Use code: RackRiddle25VIP at checkout to claim your FREE pass! Your Free Tradeshow Pass Includes: Bottle Bash on March 12 – The ultimate networking party with wine, beer & pizza. BBQ Luncheon – Delicious tri-tip steak, sides, and desserts.