Decanted

Industry insights, unfiltered and refined.  A blog by OrderPort.

4 min read

Selling Wine Online: Why Wineries Can’t Afford to Skip eCommerce

Can I sell wine online? Absolutely. The longer answer involves navigating shipping laws, building customer trust, and...
3 min read

Holiday Campaign Recap: What 2025 Taught Wineries About DTC Holiday Sales

The 2025 holiday season wasn’t just strong — it was clarifying. Wineries saw earlier gifting windows, higher mobile...
4 min read

2026 Predictions for DTC Wineries: What Will Shape the Year Ahead

DTC wine sales entered 2025 with equal parts optimism and uncertainty. After two years of volatility, the industry...
3 min read

DTC Wine Sales: 2025 Highlights and Lessons Learned

The direct-to-consumer channel has always been a resilient engine for wineries. But in 2025, something subtle — and...
3 min read

Get Your Winery Ready for the Holidays: Smart Planning, Promotions, and Profit Tips

Introduction: The Season That Defines Success For wineries, the holidays aren’t just busy, they can be make-or-break....
3 min read

Top Tactics for Maximizing Club Revenue | Drive Loyalty and Profit this Holiday Season

Introduction: The Power of Club Loyalty Did you know that over 60% of DTC wineries report club revenue as their #1...
2 min read

Creating a Holiday Promotions Calendar | Plan, Execute & Maximize Winery Sales

Timing Is Everything The difference between a good holiday season and a great one often comes down to timing — and...
3 min read

Holiday Customer Service Tips: Service Defines the Season

The holiday rush doesn’t just test your operations; it tests your relationships. During Q4, wineries see a 2–3x surge...
1 min read

From Taster to Member: Mapping the Customer Journey

From Taster to Member: Mapping the Customer Journey Creating loyal customers is essential to building a sustainable...

Past Blogs

 

Wine Club

 

Tasting Room

 

Tech

 

Holiday Readiness

 

Reporting & Analytics

Looking for More?