Five years ago, running a winery on Shopify meant duct-taping a lot of things together. Great for e-commerce. Okay for DTC. Difficult for wine clubs. Not really designed for tasting rooms. That's changed. The combination of Shopify's platform investments and a handful of wine-specific apps has...

5 Ways Your Winery Can Strengthen Customer Connections (and Sales) This Holiday Season 5 Ways Your Winery Can Strengthen Customer Connections (and Sales) This Holiday Season The holidays aren’t just busy, they’re your best chance to turn quick questions into lasting loyalty. Today’s shoppers are...

WINE MARKETING USING NFT’S Wine marketing has undergone a major transformation in recent years. As the world becomes more digitized, companies are exploring new ways to engage with consumers, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are emerging as one of the most exciting and innovative methods. NFTs are a...

How do consumers choose between dozens of brands of beer or wine in a supermarket? Most typically go for the labels that catch their eye. But sometimes you need more information than the manufacturer can fit onto a small label. Sure, you can pull your phone and Google each product that smiles at...

In today's world of social distancing and working from home, marketers are seeing an exploding use of QR Codes, which connect buyers to marketing and product information in a safe and touchless way. QR Codes give buyers confidence that you value their health and safety, while still giving them...

Most wineries don’t have a promotion volume problem. They have a promotion design problem. When you look closely at wineries delivering strong margins alongside steady consumer sales growth, patterns start to appear. Not because those promotions are trendy or copied from competitors, but because...

This blog post summarizes the process by which licensed wineries can obtain local government approval for events in Napa County held pursuant to their California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) Type 93 Estate Tasting Permit. As discussed in our prior post, last year Governor Newsom...

Alexander Valley, CA — April 2026 — This April, Alexander Valley Winegrowers invite wine lovers—both new and experienced—to slow down, sip freely, and reconnect with the heart of wine country during TASTE Alexander Valley: Back to Our Roots, a month-long celebration of wine, hospitality, and...

This April, we’re going Back to Basics, Back to Our Roots — welcoming you to experience Alexander Valley the way it’s meant to be enjoyed. This April, the Alexander Valley Winegrowers invite you to return to the heart of wine country with TASTE Alexander Valley – Back to Basics, Back to Our Roots,...