Tag Archives: Just for Fun

Nouveau is More Than Beaujolais!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Bill Skrapits

How about bringing a bit of European tradition to your winery this harvest by making a small batch of nouveau wine? When we think of nouveau wine, we often think of Beaujolais. This is not because nouveau wine originated there, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season for Increased Sales…or Is It?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

It’s the holiday season! Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday,and parties galore. Whether you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas or Kwanzaa…they are all coming up soon. That got me to wondering…do wineries and tasting rooms actually have an increase in traffic and direct … Continue reading →

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What Do Your Customers Want?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Over the weekend I had a perfectly refreshing Vinho Verde. It was a perfect heat buster wine for a blistering August day in Texas. I got to thinking about this wine, where it comes from and how it came about … Continue reading →

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“Wine is sure proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

In remembrance of our Founding Fathers and in celebration of our independence, we pay homage to them and their love for wine. Here are a few quotes from George, Thomas and Ben on wine. George Washington: My manner of living … Continue reading →

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Some Fun Wine Videos from YouTube

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Wine commercials can be silly, funny, ridiculous, true…and not so true. This list was created by Paul Wagner of Balzac Communications. Enjoy! Zinfandel Festival ad Gallo Pink Chablis story USB Wine 1950’s Melody Hill Wine Commercial Rigos wine ad Dixie … Continue reading →

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Grapefest 2010 – Wineries, Why are you there?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Bill Skrapits

Grapefest turned 24 years old this 2010 and has grown into a renowned festival in North America, attracting ever larger crowds. Grapefest People’s Choice Tasting was created with the intent of showing off Texas wines and making Grapevine the “Wine … Continue reading →

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