The total number of email accounts exceeded 5.3B in 2017. Email marketing has surpassed any other form of digital media marketing with an average sales conversion rate of 66% compared to social media, direct mail or advertising. In addition, last year WineDirect surveyed 1800 US-based wineries and reported the top 20% wineries critical success factors […]
Loyal, committed customers drive 67% more sales than new customers. While many wineries exert the most time, staff and investment dollars into attracting new customers, oftentimes, the reliable, loyal buyers don’t always get the attention they deserve. The average wine club customer belongs to ~4-5 loyalty programs. With so many wineries offering similar benefits across […]
Over 85% of DTC Winery sales originate in tasting room. Hiring, training and motivating for a performance driven culture has become paramount to meet market demands and an ongoing challenge as wineries require more in depth skills and commitments from their hospitality staff. This live webinar will share best practices and creative ideas on how […]
Over 85% of DTC Winery sales originate in tasting room. Hiring, training and motivating for a performance-driven culture have become paramount to meet market demands and pose an ongoing challenge as wineries require more in-depth sales skills and loyalty from their hospitality staff. Designed for hospitality and sales managers or business owners, this 90-minute live […]
Wine Industry Network (WIN) hosted nearly 500 people at the first Wine & Weed Symposium on August 3, 2017 in Santa Rosa, CA. The primary focus of this one-day business conference was to help the wine industry better understand the cannabis industry and to examine what impact the legalization of recreational cannabis use in California […]
12 participating wineries will be pouring their Fountaingrove selections–including a first look at the pre-and post-fire 2017 vintage– including Aldina Vineyards, Boisset (DeLoach/Buena Vista), Bricoleur Vineyards, Carol Shelton, Gamba Vineyards, H•L•R Cellars, […]
The 80/20 principle applies to most business relationships... that is, 80% return is determined by 20% of customers. While generating traffic to capture new buyers is important, it is often inconsistent based on seasonality, demographics and market trends. Wineries need to re-focus on building a strong foundation within the constructs of their existing customer base […]
Loyal, committed customers drive 67% more sales than new customers. While many wineries exert the most time, staff and investment dollars into attracting new customers, oftentimes, the reliable, loyal buyers don’t always get the attention they deserve. The average wine club customer belongs to ~4-5 loyalty programs. With so many wineries offering similar benefits across […]
90% of DTC winery sales originate in the tasting room, however, many customers never return for an on-site visit after their initial guest experience. Knowing how to maintain and grow connections with customers through their entire customer journey is pivotal to remain relevant and not get lost among the competition. Digital Marketing plays a key […]
The fifth annual Wines & Vines Packaging Conference taking place Aug. 9, 2018, at Lincoln Theater in Yountville, Calif. The conference sessions, exhibits and amenities are designed for winemakers, winery operations managers, purchasing managers, wine marketers and other industry professionals. This is the essential meeting day for every winery that wants to improve its packaging […]
In tasting room performance surveys, connecting with the host is proven to have the highest impact on the overall guest experience and produces consistently higher wine sales. This one hour live webinar will cover key relationship selling methodologies commonly taught and used in the commercial space to develop professional sales acumen. This interactive session will […]
The total number of email accounts exceeded 5.3B in 2017. Email marketing has surpassed any other form of digital media marketing with an average sales conversion rate of 66% compared to social media, direct mail or advertising. In addition, last year WineDirect surveyed 1800 US-based wineries and reported the top 20% wineries critical success factors […]
In this presentation we go back to the basics of enzyme chemistry, the role of enzymes in winemaking, and uncover the mystery of enzyme “cocktails”. We will also explain how enzymes are produced and the production steps that differentiate enzymes on the market today. The timing and practical usage of winemaking enzymes is explained as […]
Is that musty, wet socks I'm smelling, or Uncle Frank's generator exhaust fumes in that glass? While wine faults are thankfully fairly rare to encounter, many us have difficulty identifying whether or not an off aroma of taste is corked or cooked -- two distinctly different wine faults. If you're stumped sorting out wine fault […]
Over 85% of DTC Winery sales originate in tasting room. Hiring, training and motivating for a performance-driven culture have become paramount to meet market demands and pose an ongoing challenge as wineries require more in-depth sales skills and loyalty from their hospitality staff. Designed for hospitality and sales managers or business owners, this 90-minute live […]
90% of DTC winery sales originate in the tasting room, however, many customers never return for an on-site visit after their initial guest experience. Knowing how to maintain and grow connections with customers through their entire customer journey is pivotal to remain relevant and not get lost among the competition. Digital Marketing plays a key […]
Loyal, committed customers drive 67% more sales than new customers. While many wineries exert the most time, staff and investment dollars into attracting new customers, oftentimes, the reliable, loyal buyers don’t always get the attention they deserve. The average wine club customer belongs to ~4-5 loyalty programs. With so many wineries offering similar benefits across […]
The 80/20 principle applies to most business relationships... that is, 80% return is determined by 20% of customers. While generating traffic to capture new buyers is important, it is often inconsistent based on seasonality, demographics and market trends. Wineries need to re-focus on building a strong foundation within the constructs of their existing customer base […]
Irrigation Workshop Resource efficient design and management of vineyard irrigation Who should attend? Vineyard owners, anyone responsible for planning and management of irrigation Why is this workshop important? Efficient use of irrigation water saves cost, provides the best yield, fruit quality, and helps growers to remain within their allocated water budget Presentation topics Irrigation design […]
Over 85% of DTC Winery sales originate in tasting room. Hiring, training and motivating for a performance-driven culture have become paramount to meet market demands and pose an ongoing challenge as wineries require more in-depth sales skills and loyalty from their hospitality staff. Designed for hospitality and sales managers or business owners, this 90-minute live […]
The total number of email accounts exceeded 5.3B in 2017. Email marketing has surpassed any other form of digital media marketing with an average sales conversion rate of 66% compared to social media, direct mail or advertising. In addition, last year WineDirect surveyed 1800 US-based wineries and reported the top 20% wineries critical success factors […]
How can you be successful without a plan in place? Learn how to plan a successful direct to consumer program at your winery and put it into action. Hear from Cory Brown, CFO of Long Shadows Vintners, and Tammy Boatright, President of VingDirect. Register Here ALWAYS FREE FOR VINGDIRECT MEMBERS!
Loyal, committed customers drive 67% more sales than new customers. While many wineries exert the most time, staff and investment dollars into attracting new customers, oftentimes, the reliable, loyal buyers don’t always get the attention they deserve. The average wine club customer belongs to ~4-5 loyalty programs. With so many wineries offering similar benefits across […]
90% of DTC winery sales originate in the tasting room, however, many customers never return for an on-site visit after their initial guest experience. Knowing how to maintain and grow connections with customers through their entire customer journey is pivotal to remain relevant and not get lost among the competition. Digital Marketing plays a key […]
Online Training Next Week! This training still includes roleplay and the opportunity for students to address their specific challenges and questions, and is now available via virtual classroom. This training is for you if: You want creative ideas & techniques of ways to offer the wine club to your guests You have difficulty connecting your […]
