September 23, 2024
What Does California's Grape Oversupply Mean for the Trade: There are a record number of premium grapes being offered on the cheap in California. But what does this mean for the wine trade?
September 11, 2024
What Can You Expect at This Year’s Conference?
Continuing its tradition as the nation’s premier conference dedicated to direct-to-consumer sales and marketing for the wine industry, DTCWS 2025 promises...
July 22, 2024
Registration is now open for the 18th annual Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium. Presented by, and as a fundraiser for, Free the Grapes!...
January 22, 2024
Bomb Blows Up French Wine War: A dispute between French producers and importers of Spanish wine is getting darker, with violence returning to the south of France...
January 12, 2024
Labeling Laws Another Challenge for Wine: Wine labeling laws are already in use in the EU. Should US producers be freaking out?...
January 12, 2024
There are so many ways DTC teams can elevate their communications with text messaging, but this session is laser-focused on just one: promotions. We’ll delve deep into the art and science of crafting text...
December 29, 2023
What Were Wine's Biggest Deals of 2023?: In uncertain times for wine, stronger players are scooping up small but promising vintners...
December 22, 2023
California State Controller Weighs in on Napa Winery Dispute: In a letter shared with the drinks business, Malia Cohen, California State Controller, has demanded an explanation from Napa County as to why...
December 15, 2023
WSTA Debunks Pesticide Report: Recent results from a UK government testing programme have suggested a dramatic increase in the proportion of wine that contains multiple pesticide residues – up from 14%...
October 20, 2023
Sonoma’s Toad Hollow Vineyards Acquired by ‘Masters of Guerrilla Winefare’: Unoaked Chardonnay pioneer Toad Hollow has been sold to WarRoom Cellars for an undisclosed sum...