What if compliance and shipping just… worked? Activ8 Commerce has launched a new Vinoshipper integration, designed to eliminate the complexity of compliance and make direct-to-consumer shipping seamless across every sales channel. Built in direct response to customer demand, this integration connects Activ8 Commerce with Vinoshipper—a trusted compliance-first platform used by wineries, distilleries, cideries, and meaderies since 2006 to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. What this means for producers No new systems. No workarounds. No extra steps. With the Activ8 + Vinoshipper integration: Orders from POS, club, wholesale, Shopify, and allocations are automatically checked for compliance Orders that don’t meet compliance requirements are stopped before they process Teams continue working exactly as they do today—no retraining, no disruption Shipping and compliance are handled seamlessly in the background All it takes is selecting the “V

At ACIC Cork & Closures, we believe great wine deserves the right finish. We work with wineries, beverage producers, and bottlers to provide high-quality corks and closures that protect what’s in the bottle while elevating the final presentation. From small-lot producers to large-scale operations, our focus is on delivering dependable products, consistent quality, and responsive service. Our portfolio includes a wide range of closure solutions designed to support different wine styles, aging needs, and branding goals: Natural Corks — Straight-punched options in multiple sizes and grades for a classic seal. Inoc Corks — Natural cork that's treated witha proprietary surface coating that fills the outer lenticels. Sparkling Corks — Designed for sparkling wine, cider, beer, & meads. Micro & 1+1 Agglomerated Corks — Technical solutions for aging and performance. Bartops — Stylish, functional

Ensuring good wine filterability is key to saving time, protecting quality, and avoiding costly production issues. Poor clarification and high polysaccharide levels can quickly lead to fouled membranes and slow filtration. We are excited to introduce our innovative solutions to help you streamline clarification, reduce microbial load, and improve the overall quality of your wines. Improve Filterability with Oenoflow Max Œnoflow Max is formulated with specific enzymatic activities (pectinase, AG-II-hydrolase, hemicellulase, and β-glucanase) to break down a wider variety of complex polysaccharides compared to other enzymes on the market. This advanced formulation ensures a more effective and cleaner filtration process, saving time and preserving the purity of your wine. Better filtration, better balance, less time with VinoTaste Pro VinoTaste Pro is a purified enzymatic blend of pectinase and β-glucanase that improves clarification while enhancing wine quality. Impro

9 proven strategies to maximize Your October, November, December revenue  October, November, and December (OND) are the biggest sales months of the year for your business, and if done right, not just for short-term gains. This is your prime window to capture new customers, increase average order value, and build relationships that carry into the new year.  For many beverage alcohol businesses, OND can represent 30–40% of annual sales. The reason? Peak holiday spending meets perfect timing, gatherings, corporate gifting, and a growing preference for wine purchases create a massive opportunity.  The businesses that win the season don’t just survive the rush, they plan ahead, market smart, and execute flawlessly.  1. Start early and build holiday momentum While many of the sales will take place in OND, August and September are nearly the most important months as this is when your planning and preparations take place.  Suggested timeline:  August:

In a move set to modernize DTC wine logistics and compliance, Vinoshipper has announced a partnership with Copper Peak Logistics, bringing together two of the industry’s most forward-thinking service providers. This collaboration merges Vinoshipper’s compliance and e-commerce platform with Copper Peak’s premium fulfillment services, creating a seamless solution for wineries. The partnership addresses a critical need in the wine industry: connecting the most accurate compliance management software with high-touch fulfillment services. “Today, both producers and consumers are looking to ease checkout and shipping pains with high-touch automated services,” explains Steven Harrison, Vinoshipper’s CEO. “By partnering with Copper Peak Logistics, we’re delivering exactly that.” Copper Peak Logistics, known for its boutique approach to wine fulfillment, brings its signature white-glove service to the partnership. “We’ve always b

Say goodbye to clogged filters & preserve your wine quality Maintaining optimal filterability is crucial for ensuring a smooth production process. Clogged filters can cause delays and negatively impact the final product. That’s why it's essential to address these filtration challenges early and efficiently. We’re excited to introduce our innovative solutions to help you streamline clarification, reduce microbial load, and improve the overall quality of your wines. Œnoflow® Max - Improve filterability Œnoflow® Max is formulated with specific enzymatic activities (pectinase, AG-II-hydrolase, hemicellulase, and β-glucanase) to break down a wider variety of complex polysaccharides compared to other enzymes on the market. This advanced formulation: Enhances Filterability: Ensures smoother, more efficient filtration, reducing membrane fouling.\ Improves Clarification: Especially effective for wines from damaged grapes. This enzyme ensures a more e

Works with any wine/beer/spirits website to build a compliant SMS list Want to delight customers and sell more wine using SMS but don't know where to start? No matter what you sell, job #1 is building an opt-in list of adult consumers eager to receive your texts.  That's why we built our new All-in-One SMS Signup Widget to help you get started. This affordable multi-purpose tool works with any website and any SMS provider supporting wine/beer/spirits merchants -- including industry leader SimpleTexting. Exclusive features include: Express written consent to receive SMS messages Carrier-approved age verification method Two-way text chat capabilities Customized fonts/colors/text for any wine brand Realtime sync with SimpleTexting Asynchronous integration with any SMS provider Expert support from VinterActive To see the All-in-One SMS Signup Widget in action, visit https://vinteractive.com and click the “Text Us Here” button. VinterActiv

Vinoshipper announces SMS integration with SimpleTexting  Windsor, CA - December 5, 2024 Vinoshipper, the leading DTC and compliance platform for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced a new integration with SimpleTexting, North America's leader in compliant SMS beverage alcohol marketing. Developed in partnership with VinterActive, an industry leader in DTC wine marketing, this integration empowers businesses using the Vinoshipper platform to leverage powerful SMS messaging capabilities designed specifically for the industry.  "At Vinoshipper, we're constantly seeking innovative ways to help our clients build stronger relationships with their customers," said Terra Jane Albee, Director of Client Success at Vinoshipper.  "Our mission is to help any alcohol brand delight customers and grow sales with compliant text messaging," added Aylin Theodore, Partner Manager at SimpleTexting. "That's why we partnered with VinterActive to

Windsor, CA – November 27, 2024 Leading beverage alcohol direct sales platform, Vinoshipper, in partnership with Wine Industry Network, announces the launch of its “2025 National Direct Sales Survey & Industry Insights Report.” This pioneering initiative combines real transaction data from over 3,000 producers with fresh industry insights to create a comprehensive analysis of America’s beverage alcohol direct sales landscape. Producers are invited to participate in this brief 5-15 minute survey, which will remain open through December 20, 2024. The findings will be presented in a detailed webinar on January 16, 2024. The survey examines critical areas driving industry growth: current market trends, revenue optimization strategies, digital solutions, and proven approaches that deliver direct sales success. “With Vinoshipper data we have a unique opportunity to create an unparalleled view of direct sales across the US,” says Taylor Harrison, Analys

Doña Paula wanted to redefine sustainability in winemaking with its "Unique" line of organic wines. Against a backdrop of staggering statistics highlighting the exponential growth of the organic wine sector, Doña Paula’s commitment to environmental responsibility stood out as a guiding light. TAKEAWAYS Amidst a global surge in demand for organic wines, Doña Paula wanted to redefine sustainability in winemaking with its "Unique" line of organic wines. Against a backdrop of staggering statistics highlighting the exponential growth of the organic wine sector, Doña Paula’s commitment to environmental responsibility stood out as a guiding light. Doña Paula turned to UPM Raflatac. Their commitment to crafting label materials beyond fossils, and in this case, sourced entirely from recycled components aligned seamlessly with the winery's ethos. ENVI® is made from 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW) materials and has an ultra