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Sulfites get blamed for a lot. Headaches. Stuffy noses. That rough morning after a party. So it's no surprise that "low-sulfite wine" sounds like the fix. Here's the truth: low-sulfite wine really does help some people, but not always the ones who think they need it. Let's sort it out. What are the benefits of low-sulfite wine? Low-sulfite wine helps people who are truly sensitive to sulfites, and most of them have asthma. Less sulfur dioxide can mean fewer reactions, like wh

Canned wine has gone from novelty to a category buyers plan around. For an operator or a retail buyer, the appeal is practical: it sells fast, it goes places a bottle can't, and it removes most of the waste and liability that come with wine by the glass or the bottle. If you have already read why wine on tap pays off, this is the other half of the program. Here is the case for putting Island Grove cans on your shelf, your pool deck, or your beverage cart. Who is canned wine r

If you've read why wine on tap pays off and you're ready to pour, this is the hands-on part. Setting up an Island Grove draft system takes about fifteen minutes and no special training. Below is the full sequence, from mounting the tower to untapping a partial keg between events. Follow it in order the first time, and it becomes second nature by the second keg. What you'll need Everything here ships direct from our warehouse, or through your distributor. Before you start, hav

Wine on tap has moved from a novelty to a smart line on the beverage program. For operators, the appeal is simple: more margin per glass, almost no waste, and a faster, more consistent pour. Here's how a wine keg actually works, what you can expect to get out of one, and why a draft wine program tends to work out in your favor. What is a wine keg? A wine keg is a sealed vessel that holds wine for pouring on draft, the same way beer is served from a tap. There are two common t