Tap handles are small but iconic pieces of bar and beverage history, representing the brands served behind the bar. This Wycliff Vineyards burgundy and clear acrylic tap handle reflects the distinctive branding used by wineries and beverage companies to stand out on draft systems. With its rich burgundy color and clear acrylic body, this handle would have been a noticeable fixture on a tap tower serving Wycliff sparkling wines.


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Historical Background

Wycliff Vineyards is known for producing sparkling wines that became widely distributed throughout the United States. The brand gained popularity as an approachable sparkling wine option commonly found in restaurants, bars, and celebrations.

As beverage companies expanded their presence in bars and restaurants, branded tap handles became an important marketing tool. These handles served two purposes: allowing bartenders to operate the tap while also acting as a visual advertisement for the product being served.

Acrylic tap handles became common because they were durable, visually appealing, and capable of highlighting brand colors and logos.


Collector Significance

Tap handles have become a popular collectible category among enthusiasts of brewery and bar memorabilia.

Collectors value pieces like this because:

Wine and brewery tap handles often appeal to collectors interested in restaurant and beverage industry history.


The Story Behind the Hobby

Collecting tap handles has grown into a hobby focused on preserving the visual history of beverage brands. Each handle reflects the marketing style and identity of the company that produced it.

From breweries to wineries, these handles served as the final point of interaction between the brand and the customer at the bar.

Collectors today enjoy displaying tap handles in home bars, garages, and dedicated beer or wine memorabilia displays.


Display & Use Ideas

This Wycliff Vineyards tap handle would make a great addition to:

Tap handles are often displayed on shelves, racks, or shadow boxes.


Condition Description

This Wycliff Vineyards burgundy and clear acrylic tap handle is in good used condition and displays well as a collectible piece.

The acrylic body remains structurally solid and the threaded insert appears intact for installation on a standard tap if desired.

As with most previously used tap handles, there may be minor cosmetic wear from use or storage, but nothing that significantly detracts from the overall appearance.

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Shipping

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