As much as 97% of respondents to a survey of U.S. wine consumers see cork as an indicator of wine quality, with 93% preferring natural cork for wine bought as a gift and 91% preferring it for wine bought at a restaurant.

With high-impact graphic designs, packaging structures tipping the scale of cool, and innovative closures that do much more than open and close the pack, you might call it the Twilight Zone of packaging. So are we choosing what is new and unique just to stand out - and if so, does it work?

Kelvin® Slush Co. introduces organic Frosé to its line of premium frozen cocktail and slush mixes for bars and restaurants, as well as at-home for consumers.

The Caley, the most prestigious wine yet from Yalumba, a fifth-generation family wine company of the Barossa, South Australia, launches new design that reflects exclusivity and luxury through the use of techniques such as foiling, heavy debossing the family crest. 

The buzz of craft beer seems finally to be fading. While on its surface the category may appear bubbly, over a decade of consistent double-digit growth has led to an oversaturated selection of brands on shelves.

The new design on its Doggy Style Syrah was created by designer Amy Brazil to raise awareness for the Naples Humane Society Gala, which ties in with this year's theme, "Rock & Roll Over." 

A redesign of Booths’ wine by creative and strategic branding partnership Smith&+Village contributed to an increase in sales of 4.3%.

Consumer purchasing in the wine and spirits marketplace continues to grow, with 2016 being the 18th consecutive year consumption rose in each area year-over-year, according to statistics from the Beverage Information Group.

Festive Beverage's WingDing line of wine cocktails is now packaged in pouches with a pull-tab closure by Ampac.