The Crimson Vine blog

Uncover the latest trends, insider insights, and strategic tips carefully crafted by our team of winery marketing experts.

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How to Reach the Next Generation of Wine Lovers (Without Reinventing Your Brand)

Wine consumption is down, especially among younger generations. But here’s what we know from working closely with wineries across the...
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What to Ask Before Hiring a Winery Marketing Agency

Hiring a marketing agency is a big move—especially for small or midsize wineries where every dollar (and hour) counts. Maybe...
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Marketing Your Winery in Year One: What to Focus On First

Starting a winery is exciting—but in a crowded market, great wine alone won’t get people through the door. In your...
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Google Analytics for Wineries: What You Should Actually Be Tracking

Marketing your winery isn't just about pretty labels and fun Instagram posts. If you have a website (and you should),...
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Do People Really Buy Wine Online? What Wineries Should Know in 2025

Ask a small winery owner what they want from their website, and nine times out of ten, “selling more wine...
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Winery Website Must-Haves: What Today’s Wine Buyers Expect Online

Winery Website Must-Haves: What Today’s Wine Buyers Expect Online Wine lovers still want a memorable in-person experience—but long before they...
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How Wineries Can Stay Visible in the Age of AI Search

The way people search is changing fast. Google is now generating AI-powered answers. People are asking ChatGPT and Perplexity for...
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Local SEO for Wineries: What You Need to Know to Win Nearby Visitors 

If you want more people stepping through your tasting room doors, local SEO is your secret weapon. It’s all about...
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Marketing to the Experience-Seeker and the Wine Aficionado—Without Losing Either 

Picture this: It’s Saturday morning. Someone’s scanning their calendar, trying to decide how to spend their one precious day off....
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Stop Selling Wine – Sell the Experience Instead

People don’t buy wine. They buy what it represents. Relaxation. Celebration. A connection to a place, a memory, or even...
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Are You Making This Big Email Marketing Mistake? 

Ever opened an email and thought, wow, they really don’t know me at all? Maybe you’re a longtime wine club...
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Wine Marketing Without the ‘Cheese’ 

You can offer all the scrumptious pairings in the world, but let’s be real—nobody likes cheese with their wine marketing....