The DRINKS Podcast: The Business of Online Alcohol
Your definitive source for digital transformation in the alcohol industry.
Hosted by Rami Jubran, Chief of Staff at DRINKS, this series explores how technology is reshaping alcohol commerce.
The alcohol business is at an inflection point. The way people discover brands, how they research what to buy, where they actually make purchases, it's all shifting. And honestly, a lot of traditional approaches just aren't working the way they used to.
Every week, we’ll talk with founders, operators, and executives who are figuring this out in real time. Some are finding real success with new strategies, others are learning expensive lessons, but they're all navigating the same fundamental challenge: how do you build a sustainable alcohol business in a digital world?
Whether you're running a winery exploring eCommerce, looking to add alcohol as a new category at a retailer, or building technology for regulated industries, these conversations give you the context you need to understand where this industry is heading.
The DRINKS Podcast: The Business of Online Alcohol
Modern Global Wine Trends with Kyle Ray from ASV Wines - 024
In this episode of the Drinks.com Podcast, host Brandon Amoroso sits down with Kyle Ray, the general manager of ASV Wines, to explore the dynamic evolution of the wine industry. Kyle shares his journey from starting as an intern to managing a multifaceted wine business, delving into topics such as globalization, the surge of organic and low-alcohol wines, and the cautious integration of AI in winemaking. With insights into market shifts post-COVID and personal wine memories that highlight the romance of wine culture, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how tradition and innovation are blending in today’s wine landscape.
Here's what you'll learn:
🦠 The impact of COVID on inventory, supply chains, and consumer behavior.
🍃 The rising popularity of organic, low-sulfite, and low-alcohol wines.
🤖 The potential—and current limits—of AI applications in winemaking.
📈 Strategies for introducing consumers to higher-tier wines.
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