By Alexis Karis Recently, a friend and social media manager shared a TikTok video with me, as she does regularly when she sees content she thinks I will enjoy. This one really caught my attention – the video from #winetok, which has amassed over 158.3k views at the time of this writing, reviewed three top … Read More
by Lauren Trieschmann It’s no secret that sample mailers are one of the most effective tactics to get your product in front of media, encouraging trial and (hopefully) generating positive coverage. At the same time, it’s important to keep in mind that the wine and spirits market in the U.S. consists of thousands of brands … Read More
By Maggie Zeman Every January like clockwork, the US wine industry anxiously awaits the release of the Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry Report. Presented at a live virtual event each year, the author Rob McMillan, EVP and founder, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division, delivers what has become a bellwether for what’s … Read More
By Lauren Trieschmann As we enter the new year, we’ve seen an influx of new (and in some cases, re-emerging) beverage trends and insights as shared by some of the most trusted voices in the industry. Below, we’ve outlined a few to keep a close eye on in 2022. A Renewed Interest in Buying Local … Read More
ICYMI, article after article in wine trades have been detailing the global champagne shortage leading up to the holiday season. In light of this shortage, our Wine Practice has pulled together a few tips on how to find alternative sparkling wine options just in time for your holiday celebrations! Champagne: It’s the world’s favorite beverage … Read More
By Lauren Trieschmann There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented new and uncharted obstacles for brands in the food and beverage space, perhaps most notably the cancelation of all in-person events and tastings. Over the last year and a half, brands have had to get creative in order to engage audiences through reimagined … Read More
Masks or no masks, virtual wine events are here to stay. President Biden and the CDC delivered long awaited welcome news yesterday that vaccinated Americans can shed their masks outside. The updated mask mandate is seen as a harbinger of the next normal, but while many of us are more than ready to lose our … Read More
One year after the United States locked down in an attempt to fight the spread of the coronavirus, the statistics about substance abuse and mental health are as staggering as the impact of the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Americans have reported increased symptoms of anxiety disorder and depressive disorder as … Read More
At Double Forte, we work hard to stay current with industry changes and trends so we can be of the best service to our clients. Our wine team recently attended the Wine Market Council’s Wine Data 2020 to hear the low down on 2019 wine trends and what to expect for 2020. Wine Tastes Are … Read More
With a robust food & bev practice at Double Forte, we’re constantly on the look out for trends, data and opportunities that may impact our work for our clients. One key trend: low ABV (alcohol by volume percentage) beverages. America’s drinking preferences have finally caught up to the rest of the world: people (and mostly … Read More