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From Grains to Grapes
New strategies to optimize assortment, drive trial and inspire product innovation are at the forefront of cat- egory management in the beer and wine aisles.Brewers and vintners are collaborating effectively with their retail partners to promote sales within brand families, across categories and even throughout the store via strategic cross-merchandising of complementary products. “There are a lot of opportunities to get our brands next to the right foods,” Greg McLeod, VP of grocery and mass...
Self-service wine dispenser helps improve productivity at F&B outlets
A growing number of F&B outlets are now using the self-service WineStation. Restaurants said the technology has not only helped to improve labour efficiency but has also boosted wine sales. SINGAPORE: Do not be surprised if you are asked to dispense your wine yourself the next time you visit a restaurant - a growing number of F&B outlets are now using the self-service WineStation, which was first introduced towards the end of 2013. The Pump Room at Clarke Quay started using the...
Vacation at a Monet-inspired country inn
The name “Mirbeau,” which may be loosely translated as “reflected beauty,” is inspired, in part, by the soft light and warm colors of Monet’s paintings. Set on 12 acres just blocks from the lake, The Mirbeau Inn in Skaneateles, N.Y, was designed to evoke the warmth and comfort of a French wine country estate. The chateau-like inn and spa building and four freestanding cottages curve gracefully around the beautiful French impressionist gardens and ponds creating a Monet landscape. In fact, the...
Wine Displays Are Eye Candy for Diners
Wine displays are “a visual destination that let the story of the dining experience unfold.” So says Tom Davis, restaurant design expert who heads up the Denver office of Davis Wince, a Columbus, Ohio-based architecture firm. Wine displays have become a signature design element for restaurants, he says. They have become part of the interior architecture, adding a quality component to the culinary experience. Americans’ interest in wine has grown consistently over the past decade, and it can be...
Napa Technology and TriMark USA form Strategic Partnership
Industry giants form alliance to offer foodservice trade innovative wine dispensing solutions. No stranger to creating effective alliances, TriMark USA and Napa Technology proudly announce their Preferred Vendor partnership. The allegiance between the two brands indicates the significance and demand in the marketplace for innovative and effective wine preservation and dispensing solutions. “This is an exciting time for both companies” said Steve Fishman, TriMark USA Executive Vice President....
Wine Word Wednesday – Drink Better & Talk Smart
Happy Wine Word Wednesday! With hump day upon us and wine drinking considered a national holiday (ok maybe that's wishful thinking) Napa Technology wanted to share a few "wine words" that will help you up your vocabulary and make wine drinking a little more fun. Cheers! 1. Austere This is when a wine just doesn’t taste very good. It is harsh and acidic and has no fruit flavors whatsoever. Sometimes this can be because the wine is young, but often it can just be because it is poorly made and...
‘Women of the Vine’ Global Symposium
Media Contact: Deborah Brenner, (845) 365-2838, brenner@womenofthevine ‘Women of the Vine’ Global Symposium is the First of its Kind Devoted to Advancing Women in the Wine Industry Industry Professionals to Foster, Celebrate and Inspire Women’s Leadership in Wine New York, NY (August 12, 2014) – The ‘Women of the Vine’ Global Symposium, the first of its kind conference enabling women across all sectors of the wine industry and the world to connect, network, mentor and collaborate, will be held...
Napa Technology Summertime Gadget Guide
Are you ready for summer?! We are and wanted to share some of Napa Technology's best bets for the beach! Below are a few fun, inexpensive beach-bound toys when you can't be close to a WineStation. Spill No More You’ll never waste another drop of your favorite vino if you can be sure it won’t tip and spill in the sand. Pack one of these cool trays to balance wine glasses, a bottle and snacks. It sells here for $28. Chill and Decant Since two-buck-chuck isn’t likely your scene, even at the...
10 WineStation Tips To Looking Smart Drinking Wine
It's F-R-I-D-A-Y! Whew. You made it all the way to the end of the week. But do your happy hour plans at the hot new wine bar have you in a panic? One of the easiest ways to assure that your wines are de-lish is to seek out your local WineStation to assure your wines are both pristine in flavors and spot on in temps! But if you are still a little unsure of your wine skills, have no fear our funny friends at FWx have prepared a few cliff notes to help you get through the weekend looking like a...
What’s In A Glass? WineStation Answers the Question!
You’re probably wondering why some people are such sticklers about what kind of wine glass they drink from. Really - what’s the big deal if you prefer your wine out of a crystal stem or Solo cup? Well, if you're on a picnic or have clumsy friends - the Solo Cup may be your answer. But if you’re trying to taste ALL of the flavors from your favorite vino - then the proper glass is essential. The right glass can also be profitable for an operator, as great glassware provides measured pouring...
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