Wined Up

It is a rocky road that we are currently traversing. Some, not all, of it is the Napa wine industry's fault. How are we going to adjust and get back to basics? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) MTGA Wines: www.mtgawines.com Blaire Payton Wines: www.blairepaytonwines.com

Your budget skills are bad and you should feel bad. Maybe it is just me, but there seems to be way to many wine business that suck at understanding the cost of discounting and free shipping. I was one of those back in the day but here is how we shored things up. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerl...

2:49.00 - When you are planning a wine dinner how do you decide on what is served? Does the venue/chef collaborate with you or do you each just serve what you feel like? 10:06.00 - How is the anti-alcohol movement continuing to gain ground? ARTICLE: https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/04/prohibitionists-still-writing-alcohol-rules 23:41.00 - How is business in Napa at the moment? 29:03.00 - Are o...

Holy smokes! So much has happened in the world of wine. Empires CRUMBLING. Brands getting rolled up and the slashing of prices for some of the worlds most sought after wines. Let's dive in! ARTICLES: It looked like Napa’s most promising wine empire. What happened? - https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/lawrence-wine-estates-winery-20275913.php Duckhorn to wind down Canvasback, Migration,...

Another round of battles have and are being fought on the front lines of trying to do business in the Napa Valley. You may not know this but there is a HUGE anti-winery sentiment in the local Napa government entities, it seems the county offices in particular are leading that charge. As with most conflict it simply does not need to be this way... ARTICLES: Castle winery that outpaced visitor limit...

It has been a busy couple of months on the road and it looks like it is going to stay that way for many of us in the wine industry. There are some road blocks and misguided expectations that can easily derail some of these sales efforts. It isn't all just wine-ing and dining after all. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and th...

It has been two crazy weeks on the road and getting through our rescheduled bottling run but WE ARE BACK!! So much has happened and so much has changed... or has it? Time to dive into the deep. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) MTGA Wines: www.mtgawines.com

200% increase on alcohol imports from the EU you say? Well... the industry has some thoughts let's distill them down, make a cocktail and try to sort it all out. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) MTGA Wines: www.mtgawines.com

Marketing is always this weird, amorphous thing. For each business it can mean something different. Certain tactics will work and others will fail miserably. Depending on your goals and the scale of your business there are more than a few things to consider, so let's dive into them. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the S...

Another crazy week in the world of wine news between M&A, layoffs pay-to-play schemes and much more. How is it possible that I am this positive and chipper about the situation we are in? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) BROUGHT TO YOU BY: www.premiercruclothing.com Use co...

4:15.00 - What is this Premiere Napa Valley auction and event? Who attends and what is the money for? 18:26.00 - What is the next big step for your wine brand? Do you have a particular goal that you are trying to achieve? 28:50.00 - What are the repercussions of the bridge being out? Are the wines ok and are the winery operations still going as planned? 31:58.00 - What is the deal with Cabernet Fr...

Back to the future with this episode. What else can a wine business do for you? Is the wine and the club or allocation enough? What more can be done to engage and support the folks that support us? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) BROUGHT TO YOU BY: www.premiercruclothing.com...

Holy smokes it has been a week!! Bridges washing out (bottling is still the worst btw), wineries and tasting rooms closing, pet projects struggling with selling wine. What else can we dive into? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) BROUGHT TO YOU BY: www.premiercruclothing.com Us...

A wine industry on the move! As the new year progresses there are all kinds of opinions and thoughts about where we as a wine region and industry are headed. Some points are well taken, others less so and some simply don't seem to be all that beneficial to consumers or the wineries involved. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face...

4:08.00 - What is the excuse for bottling costs going up 30-40 % other than that is what the market will bear? It just seems excessive and like a lot of things maybe it can be based on inflation, supply chain issues, energy costs etc but when all of those goes down, the cost does not. 13:05.00 - What causes a winery to stop making a particular wine even if club members and fans love it? How does t...

Barrels barrels every where and plenty of wine to go around! It was the 10th annual barrel trial tasting at Pine Ridge Vineyards this week and yours truly got an invite. Frankly it is now a new favorite event and provides an immense amount of insight into a winemaker's crazy brain. Let's dive in. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of...

Or has it? Recent remarks from the US Surgeon General have left the alcohol industry shaking in their boots (even though the WHO made similar statements two years ago). Are their flaws in their argument or is it time to jump on the wagon?

2024 is officially in the rearview mirror which means it is time to look forward to the new year. After a tumultuous year what is the industry looking forward to? How are we going to forge ahead, connect with wine lovers and ensure our businesses thrive?

2:36.00 - What are you, and maybe the industry, looking forward to in 2025? 9:57.00 - It sounds like wineries are regularly behind the 8 ball when it comes to planning and financial success, why is that? Is there a common thread between the tough year(s)? 27.04.00 - We are shopping for wine glasses, any suggestions? Should we invest in a decanter as well? What do you recommend? 35:05.00 - During t...

Boy was it. I might have rambled a bit more than usual but this year was a thing and despite the "doom and gloom" there's quite a lot to look forward to and be thankful for.

It feels like there is more doom and gloom around the industry these days. Slowing sales, increasing costs and what some are calling a neo-prohibitionist movement. With the 91st anniversary of the repeal of prohibition on December 5th 1933 now seems like a good time to try and tackle the issue. ARTICLE LINK - https://daily.sevenfifty.com/what-do-neo-prohibitionists-really-want/ Be sure to SUBSCRIB...

Well folks, another year is almost in the books. It has been a wild ride and now we are setting our sights on 2025 and what the future holds. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) BROUGHT TO YOU BY: www.premiercruclothing.com Use code PREMIER for 20% off your first order. www.mtga...

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and follow us on our social networks @mtgawines (YouTube, Instagram, The Book of Face and the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter) BROUGHT TO YOU BY: www.premiercruclothing.com Use code PREMIER for 20% off your first order. 4:19.00 - On the most recent podcast you mention being a consultant for other wineries. You seemed passionate for the Missouri couple’s wine and story...

The road warrior returns! We are back after a few weeks of wine events around the country. How was it out there? What was the vibe? Are wine and alcohol sales still dipping? Is there a bright side? Let's answer all of those questions and more

5th Wednesday Bonus Episode! Let's get into what made the 2024 growing season special. How does it compare to past vintages and where are these wines going in the future?