Join Rack & Riddle, Solos, and Wine Industry Network for an upcoming webinar exploring one of the fastest-growing categories in the beverage industry: alcohol-removed wine. Watch Now! Our team will join industry leaders to discuss the trends, technology, and market opportunities shaping the future of no- and low-alcohol beverages. Rack & Riddle speakers: Manveer Singh Sandhu Sandhu, Executive Director of Winemaking Sarah Qualters, Vice President of Marketing Together with Matthew Hughes, General Manager at Solos, the panel will cover: Consumer demand driving category growth The challenges and opportunities in crafting premium alcohol-removed sparkling wine How innovation and technology are transforming production What wineries and beverage brands should consider before entering the category Where the market is headed next As the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the U.S., we’re proud to help lead conversations shaping the future of the wine industry. We hope you’ll jo

We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming Wine Industry Network (WIN) webinar exploring one of the fastest-growing categories in the beverage industry: alcohol-removed wine innovation. Hosted by WIN in collaboration with Rack & Riddle and Solos, this webinar will bring together industry leaders to discuss emerging consumer trends, production innovation, and the future opportunities within the no- and low-alcohol category. Rack & Riddle speakers include: Manveer Sandhu Executive Director of Winemaking Sarah Qualters Vice President of Marketing Alongside Matt Hughes, Solos General Manager, they will share insights into the evolving market landscape, advancements in sparkling wine production, and how innovation is helping shape the future of the category. Topics will include: Why consumer demand for alcohol-removed options is accelerating The challenges — and opportunities — of crafting high-quality alcohol-removed sparkling wine How innovation and technology are transforming

Come See Rack & Riddle at WIN Expo 2024 Trade Show & Conference! Rack & Riddle will be featured at TWO events, along with our new partner SOLOS: Rack & Riddle and Solos Present: Taste The Future of Sparkling Wine! Flavored Bubbly, Low and No Alcohol Wines and Blanc de Blancs from California Trial Tasting 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Booth 616, Hall of Flowers Sonoma County Fairgrounds 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Come taste the FUTURE of sparkling wines at this tasting hosted by Rack & Riddle and Solos. We begin with a tour of California’s finest appellations for crafting Blanc de Blancs Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines — Napa Valley, Sonoma County, North Coast and California. Next, you will have the chance to sample our exciting new FLAVORED Charmat sparkling wines! As flavored wines continue to grow in popularity, we’re pouring some of the most in-demand styles: Lemon Ginger Fizz, Red & White Sangria, and Peach M

Domestic Headquarters for Research and Development to be based in Sonoma County, California Rack & Riddle and Solos have announced an exclusive partnership that will revolutionize the production of no and low alcohol still and sparkling wines. The team will be the first in the United States to offer Solos’ patented Aroma Recovery System used in Europe to provide superior flavor and mouthfeel to low and no alcohol wines. Rack & Riddle’s facilities in Healdsburg, Alexander Valley, Geyserville and Lodi will serve as the national headquarters for service, research and development for both companies. Test and small lot production is expected to begin later this year with full commercial scale operations commencing in 2025. No alcohol, low alcohol and sparkling wine is exploding in popularity. One out of every seven bottles of wine sold now in the U.S. are sparkling wines. The sparkling category has grown two and one-half times over the past 15 years at a retail price pr

Sustainability Across the Globe: BevZero’s Services and Equipment Bring Environmental, Operational, and Cultural Sustainability to Winemaking in the Low- and No-Alcohol Space With an increasing awareness as to the energy and resources required to produce products, consumers want to know what it takes to make an amazing glass of wine. While sustainability is not a new topic, BevZero is deeply committed to cutting waste everywhere possible in the production of beverages, across many products and categories, particularly the growing low- and no-alcohol sector. BevZero has been working for years to implement sustainability practices into each of its facility locations, with dedicated sustainability systems across production processes, equipment and management practices. Each location is affected by varying degrees of climate, water and energy challenges (cost, scarcity, and non-renewable), and the BevZero team across the globe is committed to improving its footprint. In addition to

BevZero’s full-service white labeling capabilities bring your brand flexibility and scalability With consumer demand increasing for no- and low-alcohol wines, BevZero has built out a strategic partnership with its California facility and Summerland Wines to offer complete private- and white-labeling services that will allow you to get your brand to market quickly. Whether you’re a producer looking for our white labeling services, or a retailer looking to build out a private label selection, BevZero’s full-scale formulation, manufacturing, production, and bottling capabilities have you covered.  Matt Hughes, BevZero General Manager of U.S. Services explains, “We’ve designed the white label program to be a pathway for larger retailers and wholesalers to enter the nonalcoholic space. With BevZero acting as the producer and providing a turnkey product, it’s an amazing opportunity for our clients to capitalize on their existing customer bas

After over a year in a global pandemic, it may not surprise you to know that a majority of American workers say they are doing some percentage of their work remotely. And while many may have expected that to change after the mandates are removed, research shows that they may not.   However, even though many workers are embracing this shift, many industries have their doubts. As you can imagine, working remotely has proven to be challenging for industries that require workers to operate equipment or accomplish tasks onsite (e.g., dining, retail, manufacturing, and the beverage alcohol industry). The wine industry isn’t any different. In fact, the industry has had to adjust to significant sales channel shifts to stay competitive. Wineries with strong direct-to-consumer followings or strong off-premise distribution persevered or even prospered during the pandemic, according to the 2020 State of the Industry report by Silicon Valley Bank. Despite this negativ