Why Kegs Of Wine Are The Smarter Choice For High Volume Wine-By-The-Glass Programs

August 11, 2025

Wine-by-the-glass programs are currently under increasing pressure. Restaurants, event venues, and catering companies must deliver consistent quality, fast service, and strong margins, all while managing labor costs and rising supply expenses. Bottled wine, while traditional, simply wasn’t designed to meet these demands.

Kegs of wine offer a better solution, streamlining operations, minimizing waste, and keeping every pour profitable.

We provide real French wine from Burgundy in recyclable, ready-to-pour kegs that support the way the modern hospitality industry works. 

French wine in sustainable kegs with included counter top 2 line tap machine

Whether you’re serving a bustling dining room or hundreds of guests at a wedding, our system is designed to help your clients serve smarter.

Built For High Volume Service

Traditional wine bottles carry hidden costs and complications. Each one must be opened, handled with care, vacuum-sealed at the end of the night, and ultimately disposed of, taking up valuable staff time and creating unnecessary waste. Wine often oxidizes within 24 to 48 hours of opening, leading to spoilage and inconsistent pours.

Profit Margins That Make Sense

With operating costs on the rise, the economics of your wine program matter more than ever. Bottled wine may be familiar, but it’s expensive, especially when factoring in breakage, spoilage, and labor.

Our keg system is priced to keep profits healthy. Each 6 oz glass pours at under $3, allowing your clients to serve premium French wine with room for a comfortable markup. Because every order from 58 Fahrenheit includes a 2-line tap machine at no extra cost, there’s no need for a large upfront investment. Setup is simple, just plug into a standard outlet, tap the keg, and pour.

You also reduce labor: staff no longer have to vacuum seal dozens of bottles each night, handle breakage, or sort glass for recycling. Wine service becomes faster, easier, and more efficient, helping your clients operate with leaner teams, especially during peak service hours or large-scale events.

Wine of glass being served at a elegant restaurant bar top

Simplified Logistics, Streamlined Service

One keg replaces 13 glass bottles, immediately easing back-of-house storage needs and eliminating the hassle of recycling or hauling heavy glass. Because the wine is stored in airtight kegs, there’s no need for refrigeration setups, gas tanks, or complicated tap systems. Our included tap machine is compact and intuitive, with temperature control for whites.

For caterers and mobile operators, this format completely changes how they work. Kegs can be used for self-serve stations at weddings or festivals, reducing the need for a dedicated wine staff. At the end of service, there’s no mess of empty bottles; just remove the tap and recycle the keg, or pack it up for transport with wine still safely preserved inside.

Filled wine glass waiting to be served to the customer

Real French Wine, Made For Hospitality

What’s inside the keg matters just as much as the format. We work directly with respected winemakers in Burgundy to offer varietals that are curated for consistency, balance, and quality. 

These are not generic bulk wines. They are true French wines, thoughtfully crafted to meet the standards of chefs, sommeliers, and hospitality professionals.

Each varietal is selected for its approachability and versatility in service, with a focus on taste profiles that perform well by the glass and pair effortlessly with food. The result is a wine program your clients can be proud of, premium in perception, simple in execution.

organic wine grape vineyard in Burgundy France

Sustainability Without Sacrifice

While profitability and ease of service come first, sustainability remains an important factor for clients. Our kegs are fully recyclable and significantly reduce packaging waste. Compared to bottles, kegs produce fewer carbon emissions in transport, use less material, and eliminate corks, labels, and cartons.

This isn’t about chasing a trend; it’s about offering a format that respects the environment without compromising your bottom line.

Kegs of wine are more than a clever alternative; they’re the smarter standard for high-volume hospitality

They simplify service, reduce costs, improve margins, and keep wine tasting as it should be, fresh, consistent, and premium.

We offer more than French wine. We provide a profit-forward, service-friendly solution that helps your clients meet the moment and prepare for what’s next.

Want to learn how our keg program can fit into your wholesale portfolio?

Let’s talk about how 58 Fahrenheit can help you offer real value, one pour at a time.