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Is there still value in wine competitions? ‘You need to understand why you're entering. If you don’t know the reason, it’s just a lottery,’ says wine expert, entrepreneur and founder of Rascallion Wines, Ross Sleet. Drawing on his decades of experience in the ever-changing South African wine industry, Sleet stresses that researching the right competitions and knowing your goals are key to long-term success. He was one of our panelists in a discussion about leveraging competitions in a fiercely competitive landscape. To hear more insights from our conversation, watch the webinar: https://lnkd.in/dNNWK6PW Photograph: Rascallion Wines #Vinimark #WineCompetitions #WineIndustry

My second article is now posted on WineBusiness.com. I had a great time talking with Adam Schulz of Incredible Wine Co. about Washington's response to current oversupply and Glenn Proctor of Ciatti Company about the state of the California market. Make sure to give it a read!

🍷I had an amazing conversation with Paul Kalemkiarian about my journey into the wine industry, the creation of Fly Wines, and where I see the future of the industry heading. 🚀 We explored both the challenges and exciting opportunities facing independent wineries as they carve out their place in the wine world. Tune in to learn more about the evolution of the wine industry and what’s on the horizon for Fly Wines! 🍇🍷 🎥 Watch the full conversation here:

There are a few extra nuances in the U.S. market, but this is an excellent distillation of the trends at work in the major wine markets, globally.

The future of wine marketing isn’t just about selling a product; it’s about creating an experience. A sip of wine should feel like a connection: to the heritage to the maker to the moment Let’s discuss below! 👇 #winemarketing #digitalstrategy #socialmediapower #career #personalgrowth

We do everything, if It’s about wine. Picture this: ▪️ You’re staring at your dream wine cellar sketch, imagining it filled with rare vintages, perfectly organized, ready to impress. ▪️ Or maybe you’re a winemaker, eager to elevate your brand, but stuck on how to stand out in a crowded market. In the world of wine, nothing is static. Trends shift, tastes evolve, opportunities arise. Our is to ensure you’re not just keeping up - you’re leading. 🙌

Is there a checklist that any winery needs to have to be successful at fine wine distribution? When you are at the top of the pyramid, do you still need to invest relentlessly in your brand? Do you see the secondary market being a hindrance or a help for fine wine?⁠ ⁠ We discuss this - and more - with Don St Pierre of AdaptEdge, a consulting firm providing strategic direction for building distribution channels: https://bit.ly/ILPBep5

“Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” Joan Collins #LivingLovingLife #GreatResignation #OnlineIncomeOpportunity #WorkFromAnywhere #OnlineBusinessSolution #worksmarternotharder - - #SimonAndLeeAnne #LifestyleLoveAndBeyond #LaptopLifestyle #PortableOnlineBusiness #SimonHaggard #LeeAnneHaggard #LovingLifeNow #lifestylebiz

Calling all members of the global fine wine industry – including, but not limited to world-leading fine wine merchants, brokers, auction houses, private members’ clubs, wine writers, critics, and sommeliers – The 2024 Golden Vines® Report survey is closing on May 31st, so ensure you complete the survey now to be a part of this industry-leading annual Report. Renowned for its comprehensive insights, it is a must-have resource for experts and aficionados alike, The Golden Vines® Report celebrates the best of the best – the true masters of their craft, and is an industry-leading annual document that identifies key micro and macro trends that are likely to shape the global fine wine market and it. Launched in 2022,  The Golden Vines® Report was conceptualised as a means of giving measure to an industry and experience that can often be incredibly subjective , and, in only a few short years, the Report has established a reputation as being both authoritative and groundbreaking. With only two weeks remaining before the survey closes, complete the survey today. https://lnkd.in/e8SvgfiW Lewis C. Clement Robert MS Sasha Lushnikov Liv Woodhouse Sefton Woodhouse Nina Basset FIH Romané Basset Christian Holthausen #finewinereport #TheGoldenVines #GérardBassetFoundation #industryleading #essentialReport

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