The SipSonoma $5 Shipping Deal on the home page of WineRoad.com.

Do YOU want to be added to the list?  If so, let me know,  beth@wineroad.com

Offer runs March 1-31

We're waiting on supply return from 12 wineries - please drop things off this week.

Now it's time to return supplies.

Tues-Fri  9:00-4:00, if we're not in, leave it in the map box, with your name on it.

Please return any left-over glasses (no broken ones, or empty boxes) & wristbands.

We are so excited to see members taking advantage of this new program!

Hosting / Tasting / Sharing

#sipsonoma  #wineroadlife

Wine Road Networking...meet  your neighboring wineries, connect with your peers, partner and refer.

Our new networking program is designed to make it easier than ever for you and your staff to get out there, taste at other wineries, share your referral cards (and a bottle of wine) and make connections that will help you provide a better experience for your guests.

It's easy - SIGN-UP HERE, to host, or go out and taste.  Then remember...sharing is caring :-)

In addition to the conference sessions, attendees have the opportunity to visit with exhibiting companies, enjoy a beautiful outdoor lunch prepared by the Hyatt Regency Chef, and have the opportunity to attend a special end-of-day networking social featuring local wines.

May 11, 2023 - Hyatt Regency Santa Rosa

2023 Session Topics will include:

Data-Driven Insights: Sales Trends and Predictions

Adapting Your PR Strategy for an Evolving Media Landscape

Strategies & Tactics for Engaging New Wine Enthusiasts

Leveraging DTC Sales Insights to Grow Sales Nationally

The Process of Designing Next-Gen Packaging

Growing Your DTC Sales Without the Traffic

Keys to Growth in a Flat Market - Retention & Acquisition Strategies

If you make a Chenin Blanc and are returning Barrel Tasting supplies, bring us a bottle when you drop off your supplies.  We'd love to get it this week.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your wine in our monthly Varietal of the Month post - which is sent to our 50,000+ subscribers.  Each review links directly to the winery's shopping cart.

We are now collecting:

April - Chenin Blanc - need by March 15 ....we know its out there - bring us a bottle - don't miss out.

May - Rosé is now filled - no more please

June - Sauvigon Blanc

Link to all prior posts HERE - for you to review.

Every employee pouring wine needs this training/certificate. If you have recently hired new staff - now's the time to get this taken care of. We have a promo code for the first 50 people to take advantage of it.Your staff can take it online, at a time that works for them.

Responsible Beverage Service

The deadline set by the California Legislature was AUGUST 31, or 60 days after the first day of employment. For this training, an alcohol server is defined as: anyone employed at an ABC on-premises licensed establishment who is responsible for checking identifications, taking customer orders, or pouring or delivering alcoholic beverages.

- We are able to extend a promo code for you, which will save you $10 per person

-  This is the link to the online course: https://certifiedalcoholtraining.com/

- This is the promo code:  WINEROAD2023

- PURCHASE THE $15 COURSE - USE PROMO CODE TO SAVE $10

- REGISTER WITH THE ABC - THIS IS $3 PER PERSON

- TAKE THE ONLINE TRAINING

- TAKE THE TEST - GET CERTIFIED

Note, this promo code is limited to the first 50 people to register, we will not be able to extend it.

Ron Rubin Winery has financially supported our Wine Road Podcast for the second year - covering all costs associated with producing the show. Without that support we would not have been able to continue.      Thank you! 

Our show was just listed as #3 in the Top 70 Wine Podcasts.