winery training


DTC Wine TALENT & TECHNOLOGY MATCH Workshop

Workshop Description:  Find and Retain Talent that Matches the Right Technology to Grow Direct Wines Sales & Retain Loyal Customers in this Online Workshop! Presenters:  Workshop will be co-led by Ken Majer, author of four books on values-based corporate culture and leadership values, and Sandra Hess, Founder of DTC Wine Workshops, […]


Tasting Room Conversion Workshop – TOP THREE TOOLS

With over 8700 bonded tasting rooms in the US and the flurry of online winery websites to buy from, consumers have more choice than ever. How are wineries improving conversion processes at the tasting room and at events? Get the lastest tips and best practices for converting first-time vistors to […]


Tasting Room Conversion Workshop – TOP THREE TOOLS

With over 8700 bonded tasting rooms in the US and the flurry of online winery websites to buy from, consumers have more choice than ever. How are wineries improving conversion processes at the tasting room and at events? Get the lastest tips and best practices for converting first-time vistors to […]


Winery Teams: Having Trouble Keeping New Talent Around?

Guest Blog Post featuring Ken Majer, author of four books on values-based corporate culture and leadership values and member of the DTC Consultant Network.  December 22, 2016 Keeping new talent is only one of the many issues wineries face as the industry is facing many changes. There is a sea change […]


DTC Wine Sales News – December 2016

Greetings! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – and this rings so true for many winery teams wrapping up 2016 and preparing end of year direct sales reports. According to Wines & Vines Analytics/ShipCompliant, Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments increased in the tradit ionally strong month of November. Sales topped $332 […]


DTC Wine Management Academy (4-PART SERIES)

Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, presents the “DTC Wine Management Academy” a four-part series KICKING OFF ONLINE JANUARY 31ST. Ideal for any winery manager responsible for direct sales, customer retention, social media management, marketing and brand expansion. The four-part series includes a DTC Strategic Plan Template and a […]


DTC Wine Sales News – November 2016

  CONGRATULATIONS to the winery teams who have worked strategically to GROW direct wine sales while RETAINING loyal customers this year. Your efforts have paid off according to the latest report in Wines & Vines!   Greetings! Well, the numbers don’t lie. Winery teams who have invested in direct to […]


Tasting Room Conversion Tools Workshop

With over 8000 bonded tasting rooms in the US and the flurry of online winery websites to buy from, consumers have more choice than ever. How are wineries improving conversion processes at the tasting room and at events? Get the lastest tips and best practices for converting first-time vistors to […]


Tasting Room Conversion Tools Workshop

With over 8000 bonded tasting rooms in the US and the flurry of online winery websites to buy from, consumers have more choice than ever. How are wineries improving conversion processes at the tasting room and at events? Get the lastest tips and best practices for converting first-time vistors to […]


Sandra Hess – Speaker at Winery Boot Camp Yountville

SAVE THE DATE “Rising Wine Star Awards” Lincoln Center, Yountville, CA on March 1st.  Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, is a confirmed speaker at this annual event taking place at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA on March 1st. Full event details can be found HERE. DTC Wine Workshops is […]


DTC Wine Sales News – October 2016

  The value of wines shipped in September, 2016 totaled $198 million, up from $169 million the same month a year earlier. Is your winery team ready to finish the fourth quarter STRONG? Greetings! Wine consumers continue to demand more wines shipped nationally as we look at a report released in […]


Join us at DTC Wine Symposium Jan 11th & 12th

DTC Wine Workshops and the DTC Consultant Network are proud sponsors of the 10th Annual DTC Wine Symposium taking place January 11th and 12th in Concord, CA. Be sure to visit our exhibitor table to connect with consultants and pick-up latest DTC Wine Case Studies as well as the 2017 […]


DTC Wine Sales News – September 2016

  Finish the YEAR STRONG with an ideal blend of Conversion Tools, Customer Touch-Points and Retention Best Practices Greetings! As we wrap up Q3 and dive right into OND, we have a lot to celebrate. Not only are we seeing exceptional yields in the midst of this year’s harvest, but […]


Introductory Webinar featuring Cynthia Beebout

  Join us for an Introductory Webinar featuring Cynthia Beebout, member of the DTC Consultant Network, on October 4th 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. PST. Cynthia will share best practices around Winery Accounting and Operations. Cynthia supports wineries in the areas of software system implementations, financial and operational systems development as […]


DTC WINE SALES NEWS – August 2016

Greetings! DTC Wine Sales News, August 2016. The wine industry is abuzz as harvest is in full swing and winery teams are planning holiday events and promotions.  “We are experiencing perfect growing conditions” explains Rolando Herrera, Mi Sueño Owner/Winemaker. Herrera is preparing for his 32nd professional grape harvest. Herrera produces 10,000 cases per year at […]