DtC compliance for wineries just got a whole lot better, thanks to VinoCheck, a wine compliance software company that, according to its founder Zach Kamphuis, has created a solution for an everyday headache that has dominated direct to consumer sales for wineries across the board. “Everybody needs compliance,” Kamphuis points out. “We’ve come up with a way to make it easier, more accessible and affordable for wineries to manage.” Three Key Areas of DtC Compliance VinoCheck uses a single platform to manage three key areas of DtC compliance: ✓ Calculates destination-based taxes and fees on DtC orders ✓ Conducts real-time compliance checks on DtC orders ✓ Generates sales tax, excise tax and direct shipping reports and documents with one click of a button

Twenty years ago, Erica Harrop founded Global Package with a simple belief: exceptional brands deserve exceptional packaging, and exceptional partners. This year, we at Global Package are incredibly proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Since our founding in 2006 in the heart of Napa Valley, we have been dedicated to providing premium glass bottles and innovative packaging solutions to some of the world’s finest wineries and distilleries. What began as a bold vision to bridge the gap between world-class glass design and local craft producers, and one woman’s belief that wineries and distilleries deserved better design, better technical expertise, and better service, has grown into one of North America’s most respected glass packaging companies. Over the past two decades, we have remained steadfast in our core mission: to offer outstanding, creative, and sustainable packaging, backed by unsurpassed customer service and deep technical expertise. As we look back on twenty years of evo

The global shift toward sustainability is palpable across nearly every sector. Within the wine and spirits industries, this movement has gained remarkable traction, driven by consumers’ increasing demand for environmentally responsible products. 2026 brings about more pressure for industry to put sustainability at the center of all operations, but also provides opportunities for businesses to flourish by staying ahead of the trends in innovative and sustainable advancements. Here are four sustainability trends to keep an eye on in 2026: Regenerative practices for wine and spirits Recent years have seen a boom in conscious agricultural practices through the philosophy that all aspects of agriculture are connected. This philosophy emphasizes the careful utilization of land management to restore and regenerate the ecosystems and land we use, leaving it in better health for future generations.  Regenerative principles are a push back against traditional industrial agriculture practi

A Conversation with Silvino Carreras, Production Manager, and Kay Rodriguez, Outbound Logistics Manager about Summer Shipping At Copper Peak Logistics, wine summer shipping is never approached casually. Behind every successful delivery is a carefully coordinated operational strategy designed to protect the integrity of the wine while maintaining the premium experience wineries expect for their customers. Few people understand that responsibility better than Silvino Carreras , Production Manager, and Kay Rodriguez , Outbound Logistics Manager. As employee numbers three and four at CPL, both have spent the last 19 years helping shape the operational foundation and craftsmanship-driven culture that defines the company today. Together, Silvino and Kay oversee the movement of thousands of shipments during the most challenging shipping months of the year, balancing temperature sensitivity, carrier logistics, packaging strategy, and customer expectations with precision and care. “People somet

The wine market is no longer simply in a slowdown – it is in structural correction. Distribution routes are tightening, consumer behavior is shifting, and the assumptions many wineries relied on even two years ago no longer hold. Wholesale channels that once provided stable revenue are consolidating or disappearing. Tasting room traffic has become inconsistent. Consumer loyalty has weakened. This isn’t temporary turbulence. It’s a fundamental reshaping of how wine reaches customers and which wineries succeed in doing so. Winery owners are facing hard questions: Should I double down on wholesale or pivot to direct-to-consumer? Do I chase new customer segments or deepen relationships with existing ones? The challenge isn’t a lack of options. It’s knowing which move to make first when resources are tight, and the margin for error is slim. The Distribution L

Why Wine Clubs Aren’t Working, And What’s Replacing Them For many wineries, the biggest challenge today isn’t attracting new customers; it’s keeping the ones they already have. Wine clubs once represented the most stable revenue engine for wineries. Members signed up, shipments went out quarterly, and predictable revenue flowed in. It was the foundation of direct-to-consumer success. But that foundation is cracking. Recent industry data reveals a troubling trend: nearly 40% of wine club members cancel within the first year. In a market where customer acquisition costs are climbing, and competition for attention has never been fiercer, losing members at this rate isn’t just a retention problem; it’s a profitability crisis. The math is unforgiving. If acquiring a new club member costs hundreds of dollars in marketing, tasting room labor, and incentives, losing them before they’ve generated meaningful lifetime value means wineries are bleeding money with every signup. And yet, some winer

The global shift toward sustainability is palpable across nearly every sector. Within the wine and spirits industries, this movement has gained remarkable traction, driven by consumers’ increasing demand for environmentally responsible products. More pressure for industry to put sustainability at the center of all operations but also provides opportunities for businesses to flourish by staying ahead of the trends in innovative and sustainable advancements. Here are four sustainability trends to keep an eye on: Regenerative practices for wine and spirits Recent years have seen a boom in conscious agricultural practices through the philosophy that all aspects of agriculture are connected. This philosophy emphasizes the careful utilization of land management to restore and regenerate the ecosystems and land we use, leaving it in better health for future generations.  Regenerative principles are a push back against traditional industrial agriculture practices which are respons

by Stacey HeuerAs we approach Thanksgiving, it’s a time to pause and reflect on the past year—the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we’ve navigated, and the many things we have to be grateful for. For those of us in the wine industry, this reflection feels especially meaningful. The past year has asked us to adapt, to rethink long-standing traditions, and to find new ways to connect with customers and one another. We’ve witnessed shifting consumer preferences, evolving markets, and the uncertainty that naturally comes with change. Yet through it all, I’ve seen incredible determination, creativity, and collaboration across our community. These qualities remind me that, while the landscape may shift, what truly endures is our shared passion for the craft, our resilience in the face of challenge, and the strong sense of camaraderie that binds us together. In that spirit, I’d like to share what I’m especially thankful for within our wine

WEBSITE CASE STUDY DeLille has risen to be one of the most recognized, accessible, and loved wineries in Washington State; they wanted a website that reflects just that! “We sought out Highway 29 upon recommendations from industry contacts in order to make a custom site that integrated with our third-party winery management platform. Our goal was to harness the flexibility of WordPress while leveraging our WineDirect shop functionality so as to not affect our logistical operations. We now have a custom site that elevates our winery’s offerings and is reflective of our mission and story. Our new site is beautiful, elegant and sophisticated. Our new wine shop highlights the uniqueness of each wine and makes sorting and searching for wines much more effective. We’ve also elevated our vineyard partnerships and blog through the new design, as well as modernizing calls to action for visitation to both our tasting room and restaurant. This is only the begin