“Supermarket brand Champagne. Hmm… F*ck it, why not?” Thus began my unabashed love affair with European supermarket private labels. It was mid-2020, and Covid case numbers in Europe were in their first proper lull. Armed with stacks of masks and enough hand sanitizer to sterilize a Vegas motel, my then-partner and I finally executed our …
Can U.S. Supermarket-Branded Wine Follow Europe’s Blueprint for Success? Read More »
Throughout history, the majority of the world’s most famous wines have been blends — just take a look at regions like Bordeaux, Champagne, and Chianti. In the U.S. though, red blends only started popping up on the market at the turn of the 21st century. Unlike our European counterparts, there are no concrete rules for …
Founded in 2010, Vivino is an app where wine lovers can catalog and rate their favorite — and not-so-favorite — bottles. In its decade and a half of existence, the online hub has accumulated millions of wine reviews, with users sharing their own personal opinions on just about every bottle available on the market. While …
Why Resilience Is No Longer Enough Supply chains were once designed for efficiency, not disruption. But in today’s world of pandemics, geopolitical shocks, and extreme weather events, efficiency alone is a fragile strategy. The goal is no longer just resilience – it’s antifragility. Coined by Nassim Taleb, antifragility means getting stronger from shocks, rather than …
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February 26, 2025 (Owings Mills, RD) — Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, currently in its 12th season, will feature farms and locations in Montgomery, Talbot, and Queen Anne’s […]
Longtime GM Sunil Khanna and industry veteran Chris Desor completed buyout of national, fine-wine importer on 12/31/21 – the new ownership team celebrates the company’s 40th anniversary up more than […]
Gigi’s Garden Sauvignon Blanc + Pinot Gris Blend is available now, offering 33% more wine with its 1-liter package February 26, 2025 (Seattle, WA) — Browne Family, a leading Northwest […]
February 26, 2025 (Rolling Hills, CA) — South Bay Wine Group, the parent company of award-winning brands Castle Rock Winery and Dressage Wines, is thrilled to introduce its newest label, […]
Industry Veteran, Bob Hendrickson Appointed to CEO Role February 26, 2025 (Atlanta, GA) — Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributor in the United States, today […]
February 26, 2025 (Bethesda, MD) — Abridge™ – a comprehensive online resource for alcohol beverage companies trading products internationally – is delighted to announce that its sixth annual Wine & […]