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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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Marketing to People Who Are Intimidated by Wine

Your tasting room greets its regulars just fine. It's the person standing at the edge of the bar, menu in...
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Winery holiday marketing plan: a countdown from October through January

Holiday sales don't start in December. The decisions that shape them—what you'll offer, when you'll stop shipping, whether your checkout...
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What to Do When Your Winery Marketing Isn’t Working

You're posting. You're emailing your list. Maybe you're even running some ads. And somehow, nothing feels like it's moving. Tasting...
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Signs Your Winery Website Needs an Upgrade

A winery website can look perfectly respectable and still be costing you tasting room visits, wine club signups, online orders,...
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Winery Marketing Priorities: Why One Clear Goal Beats a Bigger Budget

Every marketing dollar you spend can go one of two places: toward something that's part of a plan, or toward...
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What AI Can Actually Do for Your Winery (And Where It Falls Short)

The wine industry is going through a genuinely tough stretch right now. Tasting room traffic is inconsistent. DTC sales are...
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Winery Google Business Profile and Website Checklist: What to Update Before Busy Season

Key Takeaways A quick winery Google Business Profile and website audit before spring can prevent lost visitors and missed bookings...
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The Tasting Room Visit is Your Best Marketing Asset. Most Wineries Waste It.

Key Takeaways Tasting room visitors convert to wine club members and repeat buyers at higher rates than any digital acquisition...
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You can’t manufacture demand: what wine marketing can (and can’t) do right now

The wine industry isn’t collapsing, but it is going through a real reset. Consumption is down, discretionary spending is tighter,...
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Your Winery Marketing Calendar: What to Promote (and When)

Key Takeaways A consistent marketing calendar helps wineries avoid costly, last-minute promotions. Seasonal planning allows you to align campaigns with...
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Winery photography tips that actually help your marketing

Key Takeaways Effective winery photography supports your entire marketing strategy Capture both vertical and horizontal images to keep your content...
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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...