Boxed, or bag-in-box, wines have become increasingly popular in recent years. While boxed wine has long been thought of as cheap wine, the rise of quality and premium boxed wines has led to a shift in perceptions about this type of wine. The reality is that the bag-in-box design offers...
DTC, or Direct-to-Consumer, wine sales are simply those that go directly from the winery to the consumer. Traditionally, wine sales in the United States have gone through the three-tiered system which involves three phases before reaching the consumer. In this system, wine bottles go from the winery to the wholesaler...
As a wine drinker, you probably know that boxed wine comes with a stigma. Show up to a dinner party with boxed wine and you’ll most likely be faced with statements like--“That stuff tastes awful, the box can’t keep the flavor the way a bottle does.” or “It’s cheap, poorly...
The standard size for wine bottles is currently 750 milliliters (ml). It’s an unusual size, yet one that most people don’t think too much about. The interesting thing is that there’s no clear answer as to why this size became the standard bearer. Perhaps more interesting is the reality that...
Boxed wines or bag-in-box wines have historically been met with resistance by American wine companies and American consumers. While they’ve long been thought of as downmarket wines, more consumers are beginning to recognize the benefits that come from this type of packaging and appreciate that quality wines can be enjoyed...
Boxed wines have long had a negative stigma, often associated with low-quality wines. However, as more quality box wines are produced and more consumers have seen the benefits that come with this packaging, this stigma is beginning to disappear. The reality is that boxed wines offer a variety of benefits...
What Is The Three-tier System? Alcohol distribution in the United States has historically been highly regulated, resulting in an inefficient system adding consumer costs. Interestingly, the added costs are not just a consequence of this structure, but actually was one of the primary goals when the system was created. A quick look...
Drinking wine is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but nothing disrupts a great meal or relaxing evening quite like a stale, foul tasting glass of wine. We’ve put together this complete guide to keeping your wine fresh and delicious to help you avoid just such a situation, and you’ll be...
What Is Low-Sugar Wine and What Are Its Benefits? Many people think that if they’re watching their sugar intake, they have to avoid wine altogether. While there are plenty of wines that are high in sugar, the good news is that there are also lots of wines that you can...