Why Is Glass Bottle Packaging Important? Wine can be packaged in a variety of ways; however, consumers continue to prefer the conventional glass bottle packaging format, which is by far the most popular. Although glass bottle packaging has less flexibility in its ability to capture attention than labels , it can still convey a lot of information to the consumer and increase brand standout in-store. Purchasing wine is seen as having a high level of risk. People don’t want to risk purchasing wines that result in poor wine quality, financial risk, or social embarrassment. Therefore,  consumers search for information when browsing in-store to lower risk: price, varietal, region, brand/winery, or in-store recommendation. The majority of people who aren’t particularly interested in wine conduct their informational searching in-store and rely primarily on visual cues. A customer is more likely to buy wine if they recognize the brand name or have already tried it. Factors like

In recent months, the United States government’s changes to their international trade policy imposed new tariffs on imported goods. At 12:01 AM on March 4, 2025, a new 25% tariff was imposed on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada. Additionally, a 20% increase was applied to the existing 25% tariff on Chinese imports, bringing the total tariff on Chinese goods to 45%.  This is an evolving landscape. For both the glass industry and its customers, the introduction of these tariffs raises important questions regarding pricing, supply chains and the broader implications for global trade. While some of the ramifications seem complex, understanding how the new tariffs will operate is essential to navigating the evolving trade landscape. An Evolving Landscape: The Current Chaos of Changing Tariffs As of 12:01am, March 7, 2025, the Trump Administration delayed the 25% tariffs on some imports from Canada and Mexico. Goods that are compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agr

A new 15,000 case per year Catalan farm-style winery including grape receiving, pressing, fermenting, cooperage, bottling, laboratory, hospitality, and offices. The site development includes entry road, water system, domestic and process waste systems. Use Permit application and assistance; programming and sizing assistance; full architectural services.

Sonoma County Barrel Auction Honors Wine Industry Trailblazers at the 10th Anniversary Celebration

Lifetime Achievement, Icon and Innovator Awards to be Presented at the Live Auction May 3 SANTA ROSA, Calif. (February 22, 2024) – Sonoma County Vintners, in collaboration with presenting sponsor American AgCredit, […]

Afternoon Brief, November 13th

Italian Watchdog Launches Wine Bottle Cartel Investigation: The Italian competition authority, the Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), has launched an investigation into a possible cartel among manufacturers of wine bottles...

Afternoon Brief, August 4th

Rising Temperatures Could Impact Quality of Grapes Used to Make Wine in Napa Valley, Researchers Say: Rising temperatures are shifting the growing season in Napa Valley’s wine country, which could impact grape growth and alter the types of wine that originate from the region, according to new research and wine experts...

Afternoon Brief, February 20th

Hawke's Bay Cleanup Begins: After the tragic impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, the weather-bombed wine region looks to salvage what it can...

Why Is Glass Bottle Packaging Important? Wine can be packaged in a variety of ways; however, consumers continue to prefer the conventional glass bottle packaging format, which is by far the most popular. Although glass bottle packaging has less flexibility in its ability to capture attention than labels, it can still convey a lot of information to the consumer and increase brand standout in-store. Purchasing wine is seen as having a high level of risk. People don’t want to risk purchasing wines that result in poor wine quality, financial risk, or social embarrassment. Therefore, consumers search for information when browsing in-store to lower risk: price, varietal, region, brand/winery, or in-store recommendation. The majority of people who aren't particularly interested in wine conduct their informational searching in-store and rely primarily on visual cues. A customer is more likely to buy wine if they recognize the brand name or have already tried it. Factors like brand n