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Modern Ways To Effectively Sell And Market Wine In The US

May 27, 2022
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As times change, it’s time to pick up a new playbook for selling and marketing wines. For nearly a decade, the standard playbook for marketing wine has surrounded the three-tier system of producers, distributors, and retailers. This system worked well for a long time, but as the market changes, wineries can no longer rely solely […]

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Honing Your Craft for the Consumer With Adrian Mobilia of Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery

May 26, 2022
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Join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon on this episode of Legends Behind the Craft with Adrian Mobilia, Owner and President of Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, as they talk about the internal operations of a successful vineyard and winery. Adrian discusses the conditions affecting grape growing in Delaware, how he crafts his wine for consumers, and tips for maintaining a successful vineyard and winery.

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Tailoring the Customer Journey With Emily Harrison

May 19, 2022
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On this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks sits down with Emily Harrison, Vice President of Marketing and Direct Sales at HALL Wines, to discuss connecting a winery with the consumer. Emily talks about how email marketing can be a useful tool for personalization, how emerging technology can benefit a winery and increase consumer interactions, and why a membership element can curate lifetime consumers.

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Magnifying Your Wine Lens With Paul Mabray of Pix

May 12, 2022
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Join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon on this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, as they sit down with Paul Mabray, CEO of Pix, to discuss evolving and personalizing the consumers’ wine journey. Paul talks about merging two frontiers to create a wine search engine, the benefits of an online marketing platform, and brand discovery through effective marketing. 

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Combining Fruit, Wine, and the Community With James King

May 5, 2022
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In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon as they talk with James King, Co-owner and Operator at King Family Vineyards, about the collaboration in the wine industry for greater production. James discusses how variable weather can alter the taste of grapes, how teamwork can cultivate prestigious wine flavors, and innovative ways to connect with the community.

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Keeping Pace With Gary Fisch of Gary’s Wine and Marketplace

April 28, 2022
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In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, join Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon as they sit down with Gary Fisch, Founder and CEO of Gary’s Wine and Marketplace, to discuss innovative ideas and best practices for scaling your brand. Gary shares why advertising is crucial for success, tips for overcoming supply chain and department shortages, and the importance of adapting to changing technology and consumer demand. Stay tuned!

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Pruning Vines in Challenging Conditions With Michelle and Tyler Bredeson of Bold North Cellars

April 21, 2022
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On this exciting episode of the Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks sits down with Michelle and Tyler Bredeson from Bold North Cellars, to discuss creating an all-inclusive experience of wine, beer, and food. Michelle and Tyler talk about growing grape varietals in challenging soil, how to connect with customers through tastings, and tips for cultivating a memorable space.

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Planting in California Soil With Guillaume Fabre of Clos Solène

April 14, 2022
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In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks and Bianca Harmon sit down with Guillaume Fabre, Owner and Winemaker of Clos Solène, to discuss how the California soil and climate provide rich vineyards. You don’t want to miss this episode as Guillaume talks about his vision behind Clos Solène, how the environment and soil affect the harvest of grapes, and why a winemaker should explore and encourage better environmental practices.

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Design A Digital Pathway To Success With Ben Salisbury of Salisbury Creative Group

April 7, 2022
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In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, join Drew Hendricks as he sits down with Ben Salisbury, President and Founder of Salisbury Creative Group, to talk about building digital distribution models and marketing strategies for distributors. Ben discusses the process of creating email marketing campaigns, cultivating respect and lasting relationships with wineries, and navigating a digital three-tier system for growth.

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Crafting A Mountain Lifestyle Distillery Brand With Ryan Thompson

March 31, 2022
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In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks sits down with Ryan Thompson, Founder and CEO of 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit Co., to discuss navigating the various alcohol distribution systems to successfully scale your brand. Ryan talks about how a cocktail with a brandy base scaled his brand, effectively using the distribution model to take your brand to the top, and why education is crucial for distributors to communicate the value of your brand.

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