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John Gomez
Co-Founder, Eppa Wine Co.
Former CMO, Bacardi


Spirit-Infused Wine Banks

Spirit-Infused Wine Banks

Spirit-infused wine combines the science of aging wine with the science of spirit-aging, which creates a very unique blend. However, the spirits selected need to complement, as well as enhance the tasting notes of the chosen wine. Whiskey, rye, and bourbon barrels are...

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Imports and Exports Report: Beer, Spirits, & Wine

Imports and Exports Report: Beer, Spirits, & Wine

Imported beer grew 4.10% by value and 1.70% by volume, while exported beer grew 11.3% by value over the last twelve months. On the other hand, imported packaged spirits grew 15.3% by value and 10.2% by volume, while imported bulk spirits grew 13.6% by value over the...

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Alcohol Trends 2019: What are Americans drinking?

Alcohol Trends 2019: What are Americans drinking?

Brands continue to join recent alcohol trends due to consumer cravings of premium liquors, canned wines, spiked seltzers, and pre-made cocktails. According to Nielsen, sales for tequila increased by 13%, whiskey by 8%, spirits by 6%, and vodka by 3%. Today, many...

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Vertical Wine Tastings

Vertical Wine Tastings

Vertical tastings consist of tasting the same wine, which consists of the same winery, vineyard designation, and varietal from several years. You can create your collection of wines for vertical tastings by collecting the same wine as it is released each year. The...

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The Future of Hard Seltzer in 2023

The Future of Hard Seltzer in 2023

A new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis reveals that 55% of alcohol consumers in the U.S. drink hard seltzers at least once a week. The study defines, examines, and quantifies the size of the hard seltzer category as a whole. While hard seltzer appeals to the...

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Traditional vs. Flat-Shaped Wine Bottles

Traditional vs. Flat-Shaped Wine Bottles

An environmentally-friendly wine bottle has created an impactful advancement in the wine industry, as well as wine packaging as a whole. The newly created wine bottle is flat compared to circular-shaped bottles, made from recycled plastic, and “87% lighter than a...

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Direct-to-Consumer: Wine Purchasing

Direct-to-Consumer: Wine Purchasing

The United States of America is known for the three-tier system concerning alcohol distribution, which are importers, distributors, and retailers. However, direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping changes this by removing the middlemen involved. There are currently 45 states...

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