2025 Dry Creek Valley — Cabernet Sauvignon This excellent bulk wine listing features over 8,600 gal. of 2025 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Lytton Manor Vineyard, a site known for its certified organic farming and deep-rooted commitment to sustainable viticulture. Grown in one of Sonoma County’s most sought-after Cabernet regions, this offering reflects the balance, structure, and varietal purity that Dry Creek Valley is known for — delivering fruit well-suited for premium standalone bottlings or strategic blending programs. Backed by a long-standing reputation for quality and consistency, Lytton Manor Vineyard provides both pedigree and transparency, with direct access to availability details and grower insights through the listing. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for your core program or exploring new vineyard partnerships for the future, this is an opportunity to secure Cabernet Sauvignon from a trusted and proven source: View Listing Good Wine

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

The wine and spirits industry is standing on the precipice of a major design evolution. For years, “premium” was defined by weight, excess, and tradition. For 2026, a new definition of luxury is emerging; one that values intelligence over mass, and tactile storytelling over simple visual appeal. For brand owners and procurement leaders, staying ahead of these glass packaging trends in 2026 is no longer just about aesthetics; it is a matter of strategic survival. From the rise of “quiet luxury” and right-weighted glass to the complex pressures of global supply chains, the packaging decisions made today will define brand resilience tomorrow. In this forecast, we explore how sustainable luxury, ergonomic innovation, and smart supply chain strategies are reshaping the premium landscape, and how Global Package provides the specialized glass solutions needed to help you navigate this future. The State of Glass Packaging for Wine & Spirits At Global Package, we&r

A pioneer in eco-design for glass packaging for over fifteen years, Verallia takes a new step forward with the launch of Balance, the premium eco-designed range from Selective Line. This innovation, aligned with our purpose of “Reimagining glass for a sustainable future” addresses growing demand for premium packaging that combines exceptional design with a reduced carbon footprint.  Drawing on the expertise gained from the lightweight Ecova range created in 2009 and the ultralightweight Verallia Air range developed in 2023, Verallia is now applying its eco-design principles to its premium Selective Line brand.  THREE LEVERS FOR OPTIMIZED IMPACT  The Selective Line Balance range is built on three eco-design levers, which can be activated individually or in combination:  Lightweighting: premium bottles reduced by an average of 15% compared to the overall Selective Line portfolio.  Recycled glass: colors incorporating higher proportions of recycled gla

As Europe’s leading glass packaging producer for beverages and food, Verallia takes another step in its lightweighting revolution with the launch of the Burgundy Air 300g, the world’s first ultra-light Burgundy bottle, standing 290mm tall. A model of disruptive eco-design, it preserves the iconic silhouette of traditional Burgundy bottles significantly reducing its environmental footprint. With the Burgundy Air 300G, Verallia once again confirms its pioneering role in transforming glass packaging to support the wine industry’s sustainability and competitiveness. A TECHNICAL FEAT SERVING THE ENVIRONMENT  This innovation stems from years of R&D expertise and state-of-the-art industrial knowhow. The challenge was to maintain the distinctive aesthetics of Burgundy bottles while drastically cutting their weight.  Weighing just 300 grams (compared to the European average of 450g0F 1) with a 75 cl capacity, the Bourgogne Air 300G reduces raw material use and

Enartis S.r.l., a leading company of the Esseco Group and a world leader in providing products and technologies for the oenological industry, announces the signing of a preliminary agreement to acquire 100% of Parsec S.r.l., an Italian centre of excellence based in Sesto Fiorentino (Florence), internationally renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced, integrated control systems for the wine sector. The effectiveness of the agreement is subject to the completion of the procedure required by Italian law. The integration of Enartis and Parsec will create a global player capable of offering wineries worldwide a complete and smart management of their production processes, combining the advantages of cutting-edge oenological solutions with advanced, automated process management, from grape reception to bottling, on a single platform. This strategic union, following the acquisition of the Portuguese company Winegrid in 2023, will mark the birth of a globally unique hub of expertise. T

Facebook/Meta: Turning Fans into Wine Club Members Expanding on insights from our Wine Club Scorecard, this post explores one of the most underused yet powerful tools for wine club growth: Facebook. While platforms like TikTok and Instagram often grab attention, Facebook remains one of the most effective drivers of wine club engagement and conversion when paired with Meta’s advanced targeting and advertising tools. With 72% of wine consumers aged 35–65 actively using Facebook, this is not just a social network—it’s an opportunity to build real relationships, deepen loyalty, and guide new members into your wine club. Yet most wineries still treat Facebook as a newsfeed instead of a growth engine. Sporadic posts, static bottle shots, and low engagement can’t compete with a thoughtful strategy that uses Facebook the way it was meant to be used: to connect, converse, and convert. Let’s explore how to turn Facebook into a true wine club acquisition chann

Turning Summer Visitors into Long-Term Customers How to make sure they come for the pour and stay for the story Summer is finally here, and tasting rooms are buzzing with sunhats, selfie sticks, and road-trippers on the hunt for their next favorite wine. The influx is real: tasting room visitation peaks between May and September, with over 45% of annual winery visitors arriving in Q2 and Q3, according to data from the Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry Report. But here’s the challenge: for many of these guests, the experience ends with the last pour. One weekend, one flight, one forgotten name. So how do you turn that quick hello into a lasting relationship? The secret isn’t more marketing noise—it’s thoughtful connection. Think of your summer surge as the top of a funnel. If you treat each guest like a one-time transaction, you’re throwing away the most valuable part of that funnel: the chance to turn casual tasters into year-round customers

In today’s competitive DTC wine market, where digital acquisition costs keep climbing and consumer loyalty is harder to earn, retention is the cornerstone of long-term success. Increasing your wine club membership and customer retention by just 5% can lead to a 25% to 95% boost in profitability. But how do you transform first-time visitors into loyal customers—and more importantly, committed wine club members? Let’s explore tailored strategies to keep customers returning to your winery, boosting repeat business, and maximizing their lifetime value (LTV). Distinguishing Returning Customers from Repeat Customers It’s essential to differentiate between returning and repeat customers. A returning customer has visited your tasting room or purchased your wine before and has decided to return for another experience. They might have made two or three purchases. On the other hand, a repeat customer is one who consistently supports your winery, regularly visits your tasti

ESSENTIELLE: The Plastic-Free Foil Redefining Sustainable Elegance As sustainability becomes a driving force in the wine and spirits industry, producers are seeking packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising on quality or appearance. Enter ESSENTIELLE - a groundbreaking, plastic-free foil developed by Amcor Capsules that sets a new benchmark in eco-responsible capsule design. A New Composition with Lower Impact ESSENTIELLE is made from 66% aluminium and 32% paper, with the remaining 2% comprising inks and aqueous adhesive. This innovative combination brings together the aesthetic and protective qualities of aluminium with the reduced carbon footprint of paper, resulting in a solution that is both elegant and environmentally responsible. Compared to standard complex foils, ESSENTIELLE delivers a 31% reduction in carbon footprint by replacing plastic with paper and utilizing recyclable materials. The aluminium component also contributes to recyclabili