This Issue: U.S. Expansion Strategy | FDA Renewal | Power in Numbers
THANKSGIVING DAY DEADLINE: Containers need to arrive by Nov. 1. AFTER THANKSGIVING HEAD’S UP: After 11/15 - allow an extra week for inbound b/c of heavy congestion at port and warehouse. BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU: The ship has literally sailed! HOLIDAY BUBBLES: Don’t forget to order early! It’s now or never - contact us today!
What’s Up with Ohio?
Your best U.S. growth strategy may lie beyond the usual targets
When we asked winemakers where they wanted to grow in the U.S., nearly everyone named the same markets: New York, New Jersey, and California. But a surprising number were already succeeding in Ohio—prompting a larger question about where the next real opportunity lies.
Read the full piece by our Director of Sales, Lauren Bazzoli ➔
FDA Renewal & Our ‘No Surprise’ Commitment
Deadlines can be easy to miss. The consequences of missing one are not.
Your Vision + Our Infrastructure
GROWTH THAT BEATS THE SYSTEM
As planning season approaches, make sure your growth plans are built to go the distance.
LCL AVAILABILITY
Last Chance for Germany & Austria
Orders from Northern Europe slow over the winter, so these will likely be our final containers of the year.
A TWIST OF NEWS
Our take on the stories worth your time
MARKET BUZZ
The Price of Paying for Shelf Space
A $12.5M settlement just landed for pay-to-play shelf placement. This article serves as a reminder of why we exist. While the big guys may buy their way onto the shelf, we're here helping small and medium-sized businesses earn it. Scaling shouldn't require playing a rigged game. Read the full article
SOURCE: VINE PAIR
MARKET TRENDS
On-Premise Consumers Are Growing More Adventurous
Restaurant and bar operators are seeing encouraging signs for wine: rising by-the-glass interest, greater openness to unfamiliar varietals and regions, and demand for lists that make discovery feel approachable. The findings align with our CEO’s recent article, “The Great Wine Reset: Demand Didn’t Die, It Moved,” which offers a more optimistic perspective on the wine market than many recent headlines suggest. Read the full article
SOURCE: SHANKEN NEWS DAILY
MARKET TRENDS
Heatwaves Are Reshaping Traditional Champagne
France’s record heatwaves have prompted Champagne producers to temporarily allow wines from the 2026 harvest to reach up to 15% ABV, above the usual 13% cap. The unusually early harvest and higher sugar levels are among the clearest signs yet of how extreme weather is changing Champagne production. For a look at the broader implications of climate disruption across the wine supply chain, revisit our recent article on its impact beyond the vineyard. Read the full article
SOURCE: BBC
MARKET BUZZ
THC Beverages Could Move Closer to the Alcohol System
Hemp-derived THC beverages are gaining traction in alcohol retail, but proposed federal restrictions could effectively remove most products from shelves beginning December 11. A bipartisan bill, the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act, would instead preserve low-dose THC drinks and bring them into our 3-tier system. Read the full article
SOURCE: MARKET WATCH
INDUSTRY ON THE ROAD
Jenn Ely & Bridget Lamont from the Elysia team will be at RAW WINE!
Oct 14-17 |La Fete du Champagne (NYC)
Oct 22-24|La Fete du Champagne (Chicago)
Oct 26- 27 | VinItaly USA (NYC)
Nov 8-9 | RAW WINE (NYC)
★ A NOTE OF THANKS ★
Shout-out to French Libations for sending great people our way!
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