
DtC Wine and Spirits Shipping: Why Can Wine Ship but Not Spirits?
The U.S. wine industry has spent decades building a thriving direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping channel that’s now worth nearly $4 billion annually. Spirits, on the other

The U.S. wine industry has spent decades building a thriving direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping channel that’s now worth nearly $4 billion annually. Spirits, on the other

The direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel has seen a continuation of the trajectory tracked in the January release of the Sovos ShipCompliant/WineBusiness Analytics Direct-to-Consumer Wine

On August 15, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed HB 187, a bill that establishes direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping privileges in the state. While the addition

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping has evolved significantly over the past two decades, from a niche service to a cornerstone of many wineries’ sales strategies. In

As wine lovers raise a glass to celebrate National White Wine Day on August 4, we’re taking a look at how white wines—particularly Chardonnay and

The “Shutdown Fairness Act,” signed in November 2025 to end the government shutdown, included a provision banning the sale of most hemp-based THC products. Going

For 20 years, the Sovos ShipCompliant Wine Summit has been about gathering winery professionals with the authorities and leaders who make the industry move. At

Key Highlights: Importers must be licensed by the TTB. Every imported product requires compliant labeling and COLA approvals. Importers are responsible for excise taxes and

Effective July 1, 2025, all direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments of wine into Maine must comply with the state’s beverage container redemption program, better known as a

Discover how consolidation in the wholesaler tier impacts market access in the U.S. beverage alcohol industry and explore alternatives like direct-to-consumer shipping.

With the signature of Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, Arkansas is set to enact House Bill 1476—ushering in long-awaited reforms to its direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping laws.

From groceries to clothing, consumers expect convenience—and that includes how they purchase alcohol. While direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping is widely available for wine, beer lags far

Believe it or not, there’s more to life than beer. There’s wine, spirits, cider, kombucha, hard seltzers—even non-alcoholic products. But just because a brewery has

Craft beer drinkers want more choices. Brewers want more opportunities. And yet, legal barriers still stand in the way of direct-to-consumer (DtC) beer shipping. The

The 2025 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report offers more than just data—it provides valuable insights into the trends shaping the industry and the factors driving change.

In a shockingly quick turn of events, the Mississippi governor has signed a bill that will enable the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of wine, making it

In the fall of 2024, New York became the latest state to open its doors to direct-to-consumer (DtC) spirits shipping, marking a significant milestone for

By Tom Wark, Executive Director, National Association of Wine Retailers We are often reminded by the media and those in the wine industry—as well as