Happy Holidays! Top Posts of 2011

Hello Everyone and Happy Holidays! Today, I thought we would look back at the blog posts that generated the most discussion in 2011. I always post my blogs to a few wine groups in Linked In as well, so much of the action is often there. Read more comments there.

#3 David and Goliath: The Small Winery and the Distributor

Are you distributing your wine? If not, should you be? What will you be up against? Will it be worth it to you? Distribution can be a daunting and costly world, but If you’re sure that’s what you want to do, you don’t have to do it all at once and you don’t have to do it alone.

#2 Arizona: A Budding Wine Frontier

The top 3 wines consumed in the USA are Cabernet, Chardonnay and Merlot, but does that mean you should be making those? Not if your area doesn’t grow those grapes well. Choose grapes that are suited to your area. Trust your winery customers that they will purchase the wine you make for its quality.

#1 The Tasting Room: Your Golden Opportunity

Paul Wagner of Balzac Communications and co-author of Wine Marketing and Sales, and Madelyn Naber, owner of Flat Creek Estate, show us that establishing a successful winery with continued increase in sales and customer loyalty is directly correlated to the experience your customers enjoy while visiting your tasting room. See the 7 Points to Take Away from the Experts too.

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About Bill Skrapits

Bill’s roots in wine go back to his grandparents who had a vineyard and made wine in Hungary. Living in Germany, France and Spain, Bill began his love affair with wine and came to know it as a part of life. Wine was not saved for special occasions, but was something that you shared with friends and family amidst love and laughter. He began making his own wine 20 years ago and since 2002, he’s marketed and lobbied for the growing Texas wine industry; publishing numerous articles and winning international awards for his wine. He’s worked with many Texas wineries at every stage of production and studied under several respected wine masters and leaders in the industry. He started Premier Wine Blends in 2009 as a way to share his passion for wine with other winemakers and be the “go to” resource for the growing needs of vineyards and small wineries, from premium bulk wine, grape sourcing and consulting.
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