Facebook/Meta: Turning Fans into Wine Club Members Expanding on insights from our Wine Club Scorecard, this post explores one of the most underused yet powerful tools for wine club growth: Facebook. While platforms like TikTok and Instagram often grab attention, Facebook remains one of the most...

Amid news of oversupply and decreased demand, the wine industry has an opportunity to adapt to the changing market. Audra Cooper, Director of Grape Brokerage, and Eddie Urman, Central Coast Grape Broker at Turrentine Brokerage, discuss key grape and wine industry trends, from oversupply and...

When asked to define the 3 P's of Sustainability (People, Planet, Prosperity), Prosperity is often the one gives people pause. But it's such an important leg of the stool! Sustainable businesses develop long-term plans and strategies to ensure they can thrive now and into the future. Welcome to...

Since 2016, farmers, winemakers, and wine enthusiasts have listened to the latest science and research for the wine industry from the world's top experts and experienced growers via the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. In the time it takes to drive between vineyards, listeners enjoy technical...

The sustainable winegrowing community is growing! Its members are here because they believe in the cause. They value our planet and its human and natural resources. They know that through sustainable agriculture practices, we have the power to improve the health of the people and the planet now and...

Do you know where your food comes from? “Food disconnect” is a term used to describe the average consumers lack of knowledge about where their food comes from and how it’s made. When it comes to wine, most people only see the finished product: what’s in their glass. For sustainable wine brands,...

7 Ways to Share Your Sustainable Story Once we learned that storytelling helps customers understand your sustainable practices and can increase your sales, we’ve been dedicated to helping you: Write your Sustainable Story. Teach your team about it. Share it with your audience. Throughout the year,...

*Insert cheesy quote about how fast time flies…* In all seriousness, 2023 has been a blur and full of exciting challenges and opportunities in the world of marketing for the wine and beverage industry. Here is a look back at all the expert tips we’ve shared throughout the year to help wineries and...

Marketing Tip Monday Water Management at Shale Oak Winery While consumers name food and beverage as one of the most important industries when it comes to sustainability, more than 1 in 4 US adults said they don't know what makes a product sustainable (2022 Morning Consult, What Sustainability Means...

Blossoming in North America’s scenic landscape, winery businesses face a unique challenge: how to effectively market themselves without breaking the bank. Here are three marketing tips that can help you breathe some life into your wine brand, while on a budget: Tip #1: Strategic Social Media Focus...