At a New York Restaurant Association fundraiser, I discovered a tasting table for Bellangelo and FLX wines by Bellangelo. These …
Category: Wineries
Specialty Wine Bars – Is Rochester Becoming Saturated?
New York City is saturated with specialty wine stores. Competition is driving prices down, but it is also improving quality …
New Winery Project in the Finger Lakes
On the southeastern shore of Seneca Lake, a joint venture between the principals of California winery (Hobbs) and a German …
A Case Study in Great Branding: Penny Wise; A Red Wine from the Other Guys
Penny Wise Pinot Noir, a California red varietal bearing the tag line “California Smart Wine” from The Other Guys Winery …
Get Recognized for Supporting New York Wineries
New York Wine Spotting is a social media promotional effort that rates local restaurants on the portion of their wine …
Shipping Alcoholic Beverages via USPS
A 1909 law makes it illegal for alcoholic beverages to be shipped by the U.S. Postal Services. As a result, …
Wine Sale Statistics and What They Mean to Wineries:
Fact: Wine shipment statistics show that 2012 was the year of the Red. Three wine types accounted for more than …
Wine Spectator Top 100 Reveals Affordable “Best Kept Secrets”
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list. The 2013 Top 100 includes wines from 13 …
Restaurant and Bar Trends for 2014
Trend prediction can mean the success of your food and beverage establishment. Being a trend setter can buy a lot …
Wine-Tapa – a Hot Item for your Tasting Room Retail Shop
Wine tasting rooms can account for the majority of a small winery’s retail sales. Offering unique wine oriented products will …