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 a version of themselves they wish they were. That’s the experience. So if your marketing plan is focused only on products, promos, and shipping rates, it’s time to rethink the strategy. The Best Brands Sell…

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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 member, and you just got an email offering a discount… for first-time buyers. Ouch. Nothing says we appreciate you like an email that makes you feel like a stranger.  That’s what happens when you skip…

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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. Sure, you could throw in some fancy buzzwords and try to sell the dream, but if your marketing doesn’t feel authentic, it’s just going to sit there on the shelf.   In a world where it…

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4 Winery Marketing Myths You Should Leave Behind

When it comes to building a digital marketing strategy for your winery, it’s impossible to make good decisions if you’re not working with accurate, up-to-date information. So let’s clear up a few misconceptions that could be holding your winery back and help your marketing strategy grow alongside your business. “My website will sell wine for…

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How a Website Redesign Can Help Your Winery Pivot and Grow

Running a winery is all about adapting—not just to the seasons but to shifting customer habits, trends, and opportunities. Whether you’re launching virtual tastings, expanding your wine club, or releasing seasonal wines, your winery’s website should evolve with you. When Is It Time for a Redesign? Websites aren’t “set it and forget it” tools. If…

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Two Wineries, Two Very Different Experiences

Picture this: A customer is scrolling through her social media feed on a Friday afternoon, thinking about planning a weekend winery visit. She spots a suggested post from a local winery featuring vibrant photos of their vineyard, cozy seating, and a weekend event with live music. Immediately intrigued, she clicks through to their website. A…

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8 Essential Components of a Good DTC Wine Marketing Strategy

happy customers enjoying wine

As a winery owner, you’ve already laid the groundwork: you’ve got a website, a wine club, and a few social media accounts. And while that may be enough to exist as a winery in the 21st Century, it takes a more strategic approach to truly succeed at direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine marketing. The ability to connect…

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