#Virginia wineries are a 7 billion dollar industry! Sparkling wine is also big business here with companies set up to make sparkling wine for other wineries that don't have the equipment. Here's a nice video article explaining more. #sparklingwine #winery #wine #celebration 🥂

Making wine for fun and profit. Is that an oxymoron? The answer may just depend on how you define wine. In Ep 37 of the Business of Drinks podcast, we bring to the table Exhibit A: BeatBox. We talk with Justin Fenchel, a co-founder and the CEO of BeatBox. It’s an 11% alcohol, wine-based RTD party punch in flavors like blue raspberry, pink lemonade, and fruit punch. Now BeatBox is far from a traditional wine company — its products are largely made from orange wine, meaning wine made from the actual orange fruit, which turns out to be a really great neutral alcohol base for RTDs. But boy, are they bringing the fun. These drinks are positioned in resealable 500 ml Tetra Paks, making them ideal for social gatherings like music festivals, house parties, beach bonfires, you name it. But really, what do we love talking about on BOD? Bringing home the Benjamins! And BeatBox has that down. The brand did an astounding $100 Million in sales last year, moving some 4.6 million 12-pack cases. And they’re on track to double their sales this year. How'd they do it? Find out: https://lnkd.in/gqqPKmEP #drinksbusiness #drinksindustry #winebusiness Scott Rosenbaum Caroline Lamb

It's been a joy to follow the journey of Justin Fenchel and his co-founders at BeatBox. Even though they appeared on Shark Tank a decade ago, success was not preordained. Listen to the latest episode of Business of Drinks here, for the full story: https://lnkd.in/gEyaQkNj Erica Duecy Caroline Lamb #RTD #drinksbusiness #CPGindustry #CPG #winebusiness #startup #sharktank

Why visit our tasting room when you can buy our whiskey at the store? At Gold Bar Spirits Company, this was the exact question we had to answer. We tackled this by developing unique selling points (USPs) that not only attract customers but create memorable experiences. Here’s how: 🏙️ Unmatched Views: Sip premium whiskey or gin with one of the best views of San Francisco. 🥃 Cask Strength Offerings: Try our whiskeys at 115 proof—richer than our store-bought bottles. 🎉 Incredible Events: From private parties to EDM concerts, there’s always something happening. 🍸 Whiskey Cocktail Classes: Learn to craft 3 whiskey cocktails while mastering bar tools. ✍️ Custom Bottle Engravings: Add a personal touch with bottle engravings—great for gifts. 🎺 Live Music: Enjoy bands playing jazz, rock, and more in an intimate setting. 🤝 Exceptional Service: I’m here to make every visit unforgetable with great service and a bit of flair. By strategically marketing these USPs, we’ve driven customer engagement, built brand loyalty, and expanded our reach. What USPs have you used to market your business or brand? Let’s exchange ideas! #UniqueSellingPoints #CustomerExperience #BusinessGrowth #GoldBarSpirits

Please read my latest feature article for Bevinars and Mark Oldman. The joys of #music and #wine. https://lnkd.in/ezUmH4by #winelovers Susan R Lin, Master of Wine

Check out Neill's review of our two new releases below!

1. Oldest and Largest Beer Festival: Oktoberfest began in 1810, celebrating the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. Today, it’s the largest beer festival in the world, attracting over 6 million visitors annually. 2. Massive Beer Consumption: Each year, visitors consume about 7 million liters of beer. That’s enough to fill almost three Olympic-sized swimming pools! 3. Traditional Attire: Many attendees dress in traditional Bavarian clothing, with men wearing Lederhosen and women in Dirndls, keeping the cultural roots alive. 4. More Than Beer: While beer is a central attraction, Oktoberfest is also a celebration of Bavarian culture with music, folk dances, amusement rides, and a wide variety of traditional foods like pretzels, sausages, and roasted chicken. 5. The “Wiesn”: Locals refer to Oktoberfest as “die Wiesn,” named after the Theresienwiese, the fairgrounds where it takes place. 6. Family Friendly: Despite its reputation for beer, Oktoberfest is family-friendly, with Tuesdays being dedicated as family days, offering discounts for rides and attractions for children. 7. International Impact: Oktoberfest has inspired similar celebrations around the world, with cities like Cincinnati, Ohio, and Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, hosting their own versions of the festival.

We live in a world in which everything from music concerts to restaurants are over-produced. We just came back from Las Vegas seeing Adele. The show begins with a back-up piano growing to a back-up group growing to a back-up mini-orchestra. Lights, fancy staging, a sound system with much too much bass, stuff (including small hearts) falling from the ceiling, etc. In this restaurant review, the reviewer asks the question of whether these places--that are on the World's 50 best list--serve food that people would actually want to eat. Sometimes, in food, music, movies, etc., less is more. Japanese culture recognizes this in many ways. Meanwhile, the trip to Vegas brought back memories of seeing Chuck Berry and Little Richard in venues where you could see and hear them and not be distracted with sound and light shows and stuff falling from the ceiling. #Adele #concerts #LasVegas #music #restaurants #bestlists #Japan

#WhyWine? Jason Lede, general manager at Cliff Lede Vineyards, thinks wine is a lot like music. "Just like music, you can share it, you can use it to revisit moments, you can use it to create moments... so wine truly is one of the greatest things that helps enhance that life experience." Have you shared your #whywine story yet? Learn more about The "Why Wine?" Project at napavalley.wine/why-wine!

Can Music Make Your Food Taste Better? 🎶🍽️ A recent article from Atlas Obscura explores the fascinating concept of "sonic seasoning"—the idea that music can enhance the taste of food. Historical examples include medieval chefs hiding singing birds in pies and modern experiments where music is used to enhance specific flavors in dishes. Key Points: 🎵 Music can affect food taste and dining experience. 🎵 Different musical instruments and pitches are associated with various tastes (e.g., high pitches with sweet and sour, low pitches with bitter and umami). 🎵 Companies like Barilla are experimenting with music to enhance the enjoyment of their pasta dishes. Curious to learn more? Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gNzJyHSZ