I heard a veteran restauranteer’s theory for increasing profit margins. He raised lower-priced menu items more than the higher-priced menu …
Tag: wine
Participating in Wine & Beer Festivals
There are so many wine and beer festivals. Is it worth participating? How do you decide? Based on the experience …
5 factors for defining your winery’s brand
One of my practice areas focuses on branding for wineries. A typical New York winery is operated as a labor …
Viticulture and downtown urban vineyards
With new emphasis on locavorism and sustainable living, urban farming is on the rise. Vacant land re-use can include not …
Cuomo’s Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit – a boost or bust to the industry?
First yoghurt, now alcohol. What do these two have in common? Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Governor Cuomo hosted a …
Impact of Finger Lakes businesses on the New York economy
In 1976, the NYSLA passed the Farm Winery Act, which allowed NY grape growers to operate small wineries. Since then, …
Rules for wine labeling
New York’s wineries are facing difficulties in selling their wine, not because their wines aren’t ready, or their wholesalers aren’t …