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News release highlights Saverglass’s support of the wine industry’s sustainability goals with the release of high-quality lightweight glass bottle solutions.  Fairfield, CA (June 12, 2026) – Leading premium glass bottle maker and decorator Saverglass, an Orora Group company, released today its lightest weight wine bottles. From design to logistics, structural qualities to aesthetics, wine producers have a wide range of available options in the premiumization category. Inspired by customers’ desire for a high-quality and lightweight bottle, Saverglass launches the first two bottles of a new collection in 2026 called Optimum. The Optimum Collection features unique and innovative lightweight glass bottle shapes. It is a collection that easily demonstrates glass wine bottles can be well designed and lightweight. With its low shoulder and long, slender neck, the Burgundy shaped BLOSSOM OPTIMUM bottle boasts a unique silhouette and optimized design. Its

TRADE SHOWS  Throughout the year, Bouchard Cooperages attends annual trade shows and puts on tasting events for winemakers to showcase our products. December 4, 2024: WinExpo - Santa Rosa CA January 14-14 2025: Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium -- Horseshoe Bay Resort, TX January 28-29, 2025: Unified Wine & Grape Symposium - Sacramento CA February 3-5, 2025: Oregon Wine Symposium - Portland OR February 10-12 2024: Winevit - Kennewick WA March 13, 2024: WIVI - Paso Robles CA March 25-27, 2024: Eastern Winery Exposition - Lancaster NY

Hard to believe, we are a quarter of the way through 2025! It seems like just yesterday we were starting 2025, but here we are, 90 days in to the "new" year. Here are a few things you may have missed, things that caught our eye (or ear), and a few actionable ideas for the next quarter. 2024 Annual Report Card - WISE Mystery Shopping Triple Score In early 2025, we released our Annual Triple Score Report Card. While Mystery Shopping covers over 75 criteria points, these three are perhaps the most important. How often are our Mystery Shoppers asked buy wine, how often are they warmly invited to join the wine club, and how often are they asked to keep in touch via joining the mailing list? In 2024, we saw a dramatic decline in Triple Score averages. In particular, data collection is critically low at just 18%—meaning we’re only asking fewer than one in five guests to keep the conversation going. Wine clubs work because people DO like to be part of them (did you know

Flextank Provides Winery Conference Attendees with Methods to Cut Costs and Increase Margins and Revenue April 1, 2025 - Flextank, the leader in advanced oxygen-permeable polyethylene tanks for wine, cider, spirits, and craft beverage fermentation and storage, successfully presented innovative ways for wineries to reduce operational expenses (OpEx), expand production, increase efficiency, and improve revenue and margins at the WiVi Central Coast Conference & Tradeshow, held on March 13 in Paso Robles. At Booth #227, Flextank’s team of winemaking experts engaged with winery professionals, demonstrating how Flextank solutions can help lower costs and enhance productivity.  “For more than two decades, blind taste trials have confirmed that there is no difference in the quality or oak profile of wines produced in a Flextank compared to a traditional oak barrel,” said Flextank CEO, Jonathan Smalley. “Winemakers using Flextanks enjoy the benefit of

Will you be attending WiVi Central Coast on March 13? Would you like a complimentary exhibit hall pass? Use code WIVI25VIP for free exhibit hall admission! We would love to chat with you about your lab's QA/QC processes!

We’re excited to be part of Central California’s premier wine and viticulture symposium and trade show! Stop by our booth to see the Wine Grape Tek Sorter on display and learn from our experts about how WECO’s optical sorting system can deliver higher throughput and lower labor costs for your harvest. Don’t settle for less—trust WECO to take your harvest to the next level!

NEXT WEEK: Thurs, March 13 use code WIVI25VIP for FREE Trade show PASS WIVI CENTRAL COAST Booth 505

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.

Stop by our booth 401 to check out the unique materials and finishes that we offer – including 163# Densissima (the thickest pressure sensitive paper on the market) and Rusticello (handwoven look). Trysk Print Solutions is passionately dedicated to serving the wine and spirits industry by creating standout, beautifully crafted labels. Our expert team understands the industry’s complexities and is committed to fostering lasting partnerships built on trust, responsiveness, and shared success. From first contact to final delivery, we strive to go above and beyond to ensure every project is delivered with meticulous attention to detail, care, and impactful results. Register here.