{"id":7586,"date":"2026-01-29T08:02:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T08:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winekiosk.app\/?p=7586"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:34:24","slug":"designing-and-building-a-wine-website-a-practical-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winekiosk.app\/en\/designing-and-building-a-wine-website-a-practical-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing and Building a Wine Website: A Practical Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7586\" class=\"elementor elementor-7586 elementor-7585\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30cc98fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30cc98fc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4709af63\" data-id=\"4709af63\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25cc6cb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25cc6cb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The moment a wine importer starts hearing the same comments repeatedly, the website stops being a marketing asset and becomes an operational decision. It often begins with a few familiar triggers: the team knows the site is outdated, distributors keep asking for a digital\u00a0catalog, or someone wants to explore selling online but does not know where to start.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Those triggers usually point to the same underlying problem: the current site is not supporting how the business sells, communicates, or updates information day to day. The good news is that the right next step usually becomes clearer once the site\u2019s job is defined.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This guide is written for wine importers who want clarity before committing time, money, or relationships, especially when multiple stakeholders, including producers, distributors, and trade buyers, depend on\u00a0accurate\u00a0information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\">First Question: What Is Your Website Actually Supposed to Do?\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many wine websites underperform for a simple reason: they are built before anyone agrees on what the site is supposed to achieve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In practice, most importer sites fall into 3 goals:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trade-facing\u00a0catalog<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for distributors, restaurants, and retailers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct-to-consumer (DTC) online store<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hybrid<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that serves trade and consumers from the same foundation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each goal changes the project in predictable ways.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A trade\u00a0catalog\u00a0prioritizes structure, searchability, and fast updates. It often needs producer pages, sortable portfolios, and downloadable assets that stay aligned with the product data, not a handful of static PDFs. For example, a distributor preparing for a meeting may want to filter a portfolio by region or style, then share a clean product page without emailing attachments back and forth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A DTC store shifts the\u00a0center\u00a0of gravity to checkout,\u00a0fulfillment\u00a0workflows, customer support, and alcohol-related requirements. Product presentation still matters, but operational clarity matters more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A hybrid approach demands both, and that combination affects the site architecture, platform choice, and ongoing effort. Pricing control, account access, and content permissions become central, not optional.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\">Renewing an Existing Wine Website: What Usually Needs to Change\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For importers who already have a site, the most common issues are usually not visual, they are structural.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Static PDFs are a common stand-in for a\u00a0catalog, but they are hard to search, especially on mobile, and they drift out of date quickly. When updates live in spreadsheets and inbox threads, the website stays one step behind the real portfolio, and sales teams and trade partners stop treating it as a reliable source of truth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inventory awareness is typically missing, even at a basic level such as marking items as limited, seasonal, or out of stock. Without those signals, the site creates avoidable back and forth for sales staff.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile usability is\u00a0frequently\u00a0an afterthought, even though restaurant buyers and retail staff often check availability and details on a phone during a busy day. A buyer might pull up a tech sheet during service, so speed and readability matter more than polish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, many older sites are built on foundations that are hard to extend. Adding search, adding a product structure, or adding a trade login ends up feeling like rebuilding anyway.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is why improving a site often means rethinking the foundation, not just redesigning pages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\">Launching a New Wine Website: Common Starting Points (and Mistakes)\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For first-time builders, there are a few common starting points that sound reasonable, then become limiting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A team might decide to start with a simple brochure-style site. That can work as a short-term placeholder, but it often locks in content habits that are hard to unwind later, especially when product pages and updates are treated as \u201cextra work\u201d instead of the core system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another typical path is choosing a general-purpose e-commerce tool and assuming wine is just another product category. The risk is not the storefront itself, it is everything around it: compliance, pricing, shipping rules, customer communication, and the internal workflow needed to keep data\u00a0accurate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A third pattern is promising a custom build later.\u00a0In reality, the\u00a0\u201clater\u201d upgrade is usually triggered by frustration, not strategy, and it often means paying twice for the same decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most consistent pitfalls come from choosing tools before clarifying alcohol-specific needs, underestimating compliance and workflow, and overbuilding before\u00a0validating\u00a0the business goal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\">Platform Options Explained (In Plain Terms)\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most platform choices fall into 3 broad approaches. The right fit depends less on features and more on how much operational responsibility the importer wants to carry. It is a bit like choosing a bottle for a client dinner, fit matters more than the label.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Generic website and e-commerce platforms<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best suited for teams that want maximum flexibility and already have internal technical comfort, or reliable partners tomaintain\u00a0the site. The hidden complexity tends to show up in integrations, data maintenance, and long-term upkeep. What looks \u201csimple\u201d at launch can become a patchwork over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Custom-built wine websites<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best suited for businesses withvery specific\u00a0workflows, brand requirements, or integration needs that do not map cleanly to off-the-shelf options. The\u00a0tradeoff\u00a0is time, budget, and dependence on a development relationship for changes, updates, and long-term maintenance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Wine-specific platforms<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best suited for importers who want a foundation designed around wine data, wine selling patterns, and typical operational constraints. The long-term implication is often more predictability because core needs are already accounted for.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/winekiosk.app\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wine Kiosk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0positions itself in this category, with a responsive branded site, product and content management, and optional e-commerce capabilities under a managed system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal is not to pick the most powerful\u00a0option; it is to select the\u00a0option\u00a0that matches how the business will\u00a0actually run\u00a0the site after launch.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, What Does a Wine Website Actually Cost?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cost becomes easier to understand when it is broken into layers. Design is only one piece, and often not the biggest one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Initial setup<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0typically includes design, configuration, and data preparation. For importers, data is the work, especially if product details, producer profiles, images, and multilingual content need to be cleaned up and standardized.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance and alcohol-related requirements<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can add complexity depending on the business model. Age-related messaging, shipping constraints, and payment workflows often require careful planning, even when the platform supports standard payment methods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ongoing maintenance and support<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0includes\u00a0hosting, security, updates, and technical support. Some approaches require the importer to own these responsibilities, while managed platforms bundle them into an ongoing plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internal time and operational overhead<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is\u00a0the hidden line item. Someone needs to keep product information\u00a0accurate, publish updates, manage assets, and respond to issues. If the system is difficult to use, this cost grows quietly month after month.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of fixed numbers, it helps to think in scenarios:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basic\u00a0catalog\u00a0site:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0lower build complexity, but the\u00a0real cost\u00a0depends on how structured and searchable the\u00a0catalog\u00a0needs to be, and how often it changes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online store:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0higher operational requirements because checkout,\u00a0fulfillment, customer support, and compliance become ongoing responsibilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hybrid trade plus DTC:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0highest complexity because pricing control, access rules, and content structure must serve multiple audiences without confusion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key message holds across all scenarios: cost is driven more by approach than by design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\">Choosing the Right Approach for Your Wine Business\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good decision usually comes from answering a few practical questions, not from comparing feature lists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A simple self-check can help clarify the next step:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portfolio size:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Is the\u00a0catalog\u00a0small and stable, or large and\u00a0frequently\u00a0changing?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internal tech comfort:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Is there someone who can manage systems, updates, and data quality?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speed to launch:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Is the priority launching quickly, or building a long-term system first?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Budget predictability:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Is the business\u00a0optimizing\u00a0for low upfront spend, or predictable ongoing costs?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Importance of compliance and pricing control:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0How critical is it to separate trade pricing, consumer pricing, and access rules?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the answers point toward a site that must behave like a working sales tool, a wine-specific foundation often reduces friction, especially for bilingual needs and ongoing updates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\">Avoiding the Most Common (and Expensive) Mistake\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most expensive pitfall is not choosing the wrong\u00a0design,\u00a0it is choosing the wrong foundation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many importers invest in a site that looks great but cannot support trade workflows, product updates, pricing control, or the operational reality of running a modern\u00a0catalog\u00a0and sales channel. Fixing that later often means rebuilding under pressure, after partners have already formed habits around emailing PDFs and asking for information manually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal is not a perfect website. It is a website that supports how the wine business\u00a0actually works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For importers who want a purpose-built website designed around wine\u00a0catalogs\u00a0and optional e-commerce,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/winekiosk.app\/en\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wine Kiosk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a\u00a0fully-hosted\u00a0solution that can support branded sites, product management, and trade and consumer online sales under one system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide is written for wine importers who want clarity before committing time, money, or 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