Rosé is here to stay. Bootleggers, too. Women’s superior palates, trade agencies pushing for better labels, and we start with an insder’s look at the lack of diversity in the wine biz. [level-members] The wine biz isn’t necessarily the most diverse industry under the sun. Trade agencies in the US push for more precise and […]
Archive for May, 2018
Wine Industry News for May 14, 20
May 14th, 2018Food & Wine Pairing: Pasta Primave
May 11th, 2018Spring really is here, so let’s make the most of it. This weekend, you can offer your wine shop customers this pasta primavera recipe with wine pairings to match. [level-members] First, the recipe is from Giada de Laurentiis via the Food Network. As for wine, this is another dish that can, in my opinion, go […]
Wine Stories Worth Sharing for May 10, 20
May 10th, 2018Sonoma’s most sustainable winery, rosés to consider stocking, statistically speaking, and wines of the ancient world. [level-members] You already know the difference between “new world” and “old world” wines, but what about “ancient world?” Judging wines without tasting them. Is there any wonder this hasn’t caught on? (Then again, statistics are, by nature, dry …) […]
Great Grilling Wines – At a Range of Pric
May 9th, 2018Zinfandel has long been one of our favorite summer wines to accompany grilled meals. Some thoughts on marketing built around summer activities rather than selling wine. [level-members] You want to sell wine, of course, but the best way to do that often isn’t to be all sales-y. It’s to paint a picture, spark an idea, […]
Other The Other Kids Are Doing It, Why Can’t You? (Wine Shop Wine Club
May 8th, 2018There’s a lot of crap out there when it comes to wine clubs, but there’s plenty to be learned from both the dross and the gold. [level-members] I won’t name names, but mass market publications with no real wine bone fides shouldn’t be offering wine clubs. They’re trading on their name recognition and in many […]
Wine Industry News for May 7, 20
May 7th, 2018More celebrity beverages, Bordeaux being bought by international investors, how the 2017 vintage looks from a pricing perspective, and more. [level-members] Because another celebrity tipple is exactly what we need: The Rock’s Tequila. It’s not just Bordeaux wines they’re buying, it’s the vineyards that the Chinese and others have their eyes on. Here’s what the trade […]
Food & Wine Pairing: Mac & Chee
May 4th, 2018I know it’s not seasonal, but sometimes you’re just in the mood for some comfort food. And right now, I’m in the mood for mac & cheese. [level-members] More ways to make Mac & Cheese than you can shake a stick at. This “classic” version from the New York Times is a favorite, as is […]
Wine Stories Worth Sharing for May 3, 20
May 3rd, 2018What’s happening in Walla Walla, what’s wrong with rosé, the ins and outs of wine tasting in California, and more. But first: [level-members] Are sparkling wines from New York’s Finger Lakes, Vermont and other points northeast worth exploring? Travel smart in California wine country using credit card points. The ins and outs of wine tasting […]
What’s Your Wine Shop Missio
May 2nd, 2018If it’s just to sell more wine, you’re probably not going to attract a lot of of customers who are shopping for anything other than price and convenience. [level-members] But if you have a deeper story to tell, you can create an emotional connection with your potential customers that will not only draw them into […]
Tracking Consumer Wine Preferenc
May 1st, 2018How are you staying on top of what your wine shop customers really want? And are likely to want next? [level-members] As this Wine Business article makes clear, consumer tastes change over time. That’s nothing a quick look back through the family photo album couldn’t tell you. (Get a load of those collars and those hair-dos!) […]