Update: GetOrderDetail method has been enhanced

If you currently use our WebServices 3.0, you may be using the 'GetOrderDetail()' function to get order information. We have recently enhanced the function to also return the 'Sent to Fulfillment date.' This enhancement helps wineries have greater visibility into fulfillment/shipping key dates.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with support@winedirect.com.

Fix: Rate Limiting Update February 2023

If you have previously tried to return a large data set via our webservices, you may have noticed an error with the request. This was caused by our infrastructure being overwhelmed by repeated requests and our rate limits not functioning correctly. After successfully testing the update in our staging environment, we will re-implemented our rate limits to help prevent these errors and improve overall platform performance. These rate limits are:

• Number of maximum concurrent requests per username per second: 6 requests

• Number of maximum requests per username at the last minute: 300 requests

We are giving advanced notice today since these rate limit changes may affect some wineries. We intend to implement this change on March 1st at around 5:00 a.m. PST.

For more information about rate limits, check out the documentation.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact support@winedirect.com, and we will be happy to assist.

New Feature: Stronger Password Policy for Winery Customers

Online security continues to be a top concern for wineries. WineDirect is always looking at the latest security trends to keep wineries and their customers safe.

We are excited to announce our new, more secure password policy for your winery customers. Having a strong and unique password can drastically help protect them against malicious attempts. New passwords must:

• Be at least 12 characters long.
• Contain letters, numbers and special characters (~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|\(){}[]:;"'<>,.?/)

This update will only affect new passwords created for new users or users who change their password or edit their profile; current passwords will not be affected.

Here is where the new password policy is live and where it is planned to be implemented next.

Phase One (currently live):

• Front-end websites
• Forgot password
• Edit profile

Phase Two (ETA: Q1 2023):

• Point-of-Sale (POS)

Please check our security documentation for more information about WineDirect's security measures.

Update: WineDirect Platform Stability - December 2022

The 2022 Holidays were busy for wineries. WineDirect is delighted to report almost zero downtime across all our applications! Our commitment to platform stability has never been stronger as we understand how crucial continuous uptime is for your winery. From your website to point of sale, having reliable connectivity is critical for the day-to-day activities you rely on to sell DTC.

We are pleased to provide the following summary report on application uptime for December 2022:

“For wineries, the holiday season is the most critical time of year. Our engineering team and automated systems enabled our clients to get through this busy season without downtime, even during peak hours. We remain dedicated to constructing a strong and dependable platform for all wineries.” 

- Edwin Lo, WineDirect Product Owner

Thank you for trusting us with your DTC operations. Check out the WineDirect Status page for the latest up-to-date system status.

Fix: Google Maps Error for Contact Address

If you recently attempted to add an address for one of your contacts, you may have noticed an error message with the Google autocomplete reading, "This page can't load Google Maps properly."

We have implemented a fix, and you should no longer encounter this error while adding or modifying a contact.

We appreciate your patience as our team worked diligently for a quick solution. Should you experience the above situation in the future, please email support@winedirect.com, and our team will be happy to help you troubleshoot. Thank you.

Fix: POS Orders Reflecting Higher Order Total

If you use WineDirect POS, you may have noticed a rare issue where the order total would not correctly correlate with the order. This issue may have included additional scanned items added to an order after completing and not starting a new one. We have implemented an update that addresses this issue, which consists of the following improvements:

• Increases the accuracy of order totals in POS
• Improves overall reliability – the accuracy of items added to the cart

This update is now live and requires no action from you. We appreciate your patience as our team worked diligently for a swift solution. WineDirect is committed to providing a seamless buying experience for you and your customers - especially during the busy holiday shopping season.

WineDirect Point-of-Sale App Now Compatible With iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

After extensive testing, we're delighted to announce that WineDirect's Point-of-Sale App is fully compatible with iOS 16 and iPad OS 16. Once you've reviewed the following requirements, feel free to update your tasting room devices.

Please double-check your specific device's compatibility by reviewing Apple's compatibility pages to guarantee a smooth transfer. Before installing, ensure your device(s) are compatible with iOS 16. The latest OS may not work with some older machines. Here is the current list of compatible devices.

iOS 16 compatible devices:

iPhone 14	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 8
iPhone 14 Plus	iPhone 1	iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro	iPhone 11 Pro	iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone 13	iPhone 11 Pro Max	iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone 13 mini	iPhone XS
iPhone 13 Pro	iPhone XS Max
iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone XR
iPhone 12	iPhone X

 

iPadOS 16 compatible devices:

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)	iPad (6th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)	iPad (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)	iPad Pro 10.5-inch	iPad mini (6th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)	iPad Pro 9.7-inch	iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)	iPad (10th generation)	iPad Air (5th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)	iPad (9th generation)	iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)	iPad (8th generation)	iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)	iPad (7th generation)

Fix: API Rate Limiting Reimplemented

Update - Friday, January 27th, 2023:

We will deploy rate limiting to our staging environment, and you can begin testing starting next week.

The staging endpoint is https://webservices-docker.staging.vin65.com, and the environment will be available for testing from January 30th to February 3rd.

We will monitor feedback and share more information after the testing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact support@winedirect.com for assistance. We appreciate your patience.

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Update - Thursday, October 27th, 2022:

We originally planned to re-implement the rate limits on Wednesday, October 26th. Some wineries noticed issues when we tried to re-implement the rate limits. We have rolled back the update and are currently investigating the matter. Our team is working diligently towards a fix.

If you have questions about the re-implementation or are having any issues with rate limits, please feel free to contact support@winedirect.com for assistance. We appreciate your patience.

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If you have previously tried to return a large set of data via our webservices, you may have noticed an error with the request. This was caused by our infrastructure being overwhelmed by repeated requests and our rate limits not functioning correctly. We have re-implemented our rate limits to help prevent these errors and improve overall platform performance. These rate limits are:

 

• Number of maximum concurrent requests per username per second: 6 requests

• Number of maximum requests per username at the last minute: 300 requests

 

As this change can be crucial for some wineries, we wanted to ensure we let wineries know ahead of the change. We plan to make this change on October 26th @ 5:00 am PST.

For more information about rate limits, check out the documentation.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with support@winedirect.com, and we will be happy to assist.

New: Additional Security Features

Online security is a top concern for wineries. WineDirect is leading the charge for having one of the industry's most secure ecommerce solutions and is continuously looking to improve the platform experience for wineries and customers.

We are happy to announce two new additional security features to help your wineries against malicious attacks when it comes to the backend (Auth0) of your store:

• Brute-force Protection – Helps safeguard against a single IP address attacking a single user account. When the same IP address tries and fails multiple times (for example, 10 times) to log in as the same user, brute-force protection: sends an email to the winery and blocks the suspicious IP from logging in as that user
• Breached Password Detection – It helps detect if a specific user's credentials were included in a major public security breach and will notify the winery and block that user from signing in

These features are already automatically enabled for all WineDirect stores. You will be notified by email if there are any malicious attacks with someone trying to log into your store.

As The Winery's Champion, it's crucial that we do everything possible to provide a seamless and safe checkout experience for wineries. We will continuously review and frequently evolve security policies, practices, and infrastructure. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Fix: Pending Orders Bug

We have recently implemented an automatic process to verify order status within WineDirect. Your winery may have noticed that some of your orders were left on a pending/pending status, even though they were completed orders. Moving forward, we now have a more robust and automatic tool to handle issues like these to ensure your reporting and accounting is consistent.

No manual intervention or additional setup is needed. Should you experience the above situation in the future, please email support@winedirect.com, and our team will be happy to help you troubleshoot. Thank you.