winery management


DTC Wine Management Academy (4-Part Web Training)

Winery owners and managers will get hands-on training for how to build a direct to consumer sales strategic plan, manage DTC sales channels and build long-term consumer engagement strategies. 4-Part Web Training Program designed for direct sales teams.


Direct Wine Telesales & Account Management Webinar

Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, will share best practices for conducting successful call campaigns as it relates to customer retention, customer win-back and sales promotions. This live webinar includes two Q & A sessions and a Telesales and Account Management Checklist. REGISTER HERE. Key Take-Away’s Include: Presentation of […]


Digital Wine Marketing Webinar: Social Media

REGISTER HERE for the Digital Wine Marketing Webinar: Social Media This workshop, led by Laura Perret Fontana, will guide attendees through the world of social media and how to best use the different platforms to optimize a wine brands reach, influence and sales. With the drastic increase in social media use […]


2019 Winery Mystery Shop Services

We are scheduling shoppers at winery properties throughout the nation in 2019!  Build effective direct to consumer sales and marketing strategies by leveraging the mystery shopper scorecard results as well as expert recommendations. 2019 Winery Mystery Shop Services are now being scheduled. DTC Wine Workshops consulting agency supports wineries throughout the […]


Tasting Room Training Webinar: CONNECT – QUALIFY – CONVERT

Tasting Room Training Webinar: CONNECT – QUALIFY – CONVERT In this hands-on workshop, DTC Wine Workshops founder, Sandra Hess, will reveal lessons learned teaching tasting room teams of all sizes across the nation. With over 9000 wineries across the US, consumers have more choice now than ever when it comes […]


Tasting Room Training Webinar: CONNECT – QUALIFY – CONVERT

In this hands-on workshop, DTC Wine Workshops founder, Sandra Hess, will reveal lessons learned teaching tasting room teams of all sizes across the nation. With over 9000 wineries across the US, consumers have more choice now than ever when it comes to tasting room visitation. Attendees will learn how to […]


DIRECT WINE SALES: It’s time to RETHINK Loyalty Programs!

DIRECT WINE SALES: It’s time to RETHINK Loyalty Programs! Sandra Hess, founder, DTC Wine Workshops Consulting Agency June 26, 2018 There are two BIG CHALLENGES in direct to consumer wine sales today that I hear about in almost every wine region when presenting workshops and working with clients. Challenge #1 […]


DTC WINE SALES ROADSHOW: Lodi and Clarksburg Wineries

DTC Wine Workshops presents the NorCal DTC Wine Sales Roadshow taking place August 7th at Helwig Winery in Plymouth for Amador and El Dorado County winery teams and on August 8th at Wine & Roses in Lodi for Lodi and Clarksburg winery teams. Each half-day roadshow registration includes: Hands-On Instruction […]


DTC WINE SALES ROADSHOW: Amador and El Dorado Counties

DTC Wine Workshops presents the NorCal DTC Wine Sales Roadshow taking place August 7th at Helwig Winery in Plymouth for Amador and El Dorado County winery teams and on August 8th at Wine & Roses in Lodi for Lodi and Clarksburg winery teams. Each half-day roadshow registration includes: Hands-On Instruction […]


Tasting Room Training Webinar: CONNECT – QUALIFY – CONVERT

REGISTER HERE for the Tasting Room Training Webinar: CONNECT – QUALIFY – CONVERT In this hands-on workshop, DTC Wine Workshops founder, Sandra Hess, will reveal lessons learned teaching tasting room teams of all sizes across the nation. With over 9000 wineries across the US, consumers have more choice now than ever […]


“Top 5 Direct Wine Sales Tips” Guest Blog Post

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Stefani Ginotti to the DTC Consultant Network. With close to three decades of coaching and consulting experience, Stefani Ginotti is a proven leader within the greater Sacramento area and the California wine industry. Her expertise is focused on discovering business efficiencies that can be […]


Sandra Hess presentation at Northwest DTC Wine Marketing & Sales Summit

Walla Walla Community College Northwest DTC Wine Marketing & Sales Summit March 29, 2018  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WWCC Enology & Viticulture Center 3020 E. Isaacs Avenue Walla Walla, WA Direct to Consumer (DTC) is the sales channel most profitable for wineries of any size. The Summit will bring […]


Direct to Consumer Wine Workshops Series – Calaveras County

Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops presents the 2018 DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER WINE WORKSHOP SERIES in Calaveras County. Attendees will receive: Hands-On Training, Best Practices, Case Studies, Checklists and also attend Breakout Sessions designed for the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. Winery teams from neighboring communities are welcome to attend based on space. All classes will […]