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Unpopular wine industry opinion: American grocery store bars are doing better at curating positive drinking culture than regular bars.   I didn’t get it at first. Why would someone want to go to a bar…in a grocery store?   Working wine merchandising I was able to observe and see why.   1. Its brightly lit, spacious and most do not sell hard liquor- What you’re left with are people actually speaking to one another while still being able to function when they leave.   In contrast to many dimly lit, jam packed night bars selling high strength liquor that can leave you feeling worse the next day.   The function of a grocery store bar is to actually interact.   I hope the industry takes notice.  #wineindustry #alcoholindustry #winebusiness #bartenderlife

How many glasses of wine are in a bottle?   The answer to this can be straight forward, but there are a number of different things that can be taken into account that can change the outcome. In most cases, with a standard sized bottle and a standard sized pour, you should get about 5 glasses of wine out of a bottle. A typical 750ml bottle of wine holds 25 liquid ounces, while the standard wine pour, you’d get at a restaurant is usually around 5 ounces. The size of the pour can change though based on the type of wine you’re getting. If the wine you’re drinking has a higher alcohol content, there’s a good chance that your pour will be closer to 4 ounces instead of 5. 📌 Save this for later and make sure to follow Sonal Holland Wine Academy for more such details #sonalhollandwineacademy #wineenthusiast #winelovers #winecourses #wineknowledge #winebottles

Standard markup for a bottle of wine in a restaurant is typically 2 - 2.5 times the retail price if purchasing at a store for yourself. But why? The margins with food are so tiny that it is the beverage program that makes up for that and saves most restaurants. Cocktails are typically 5 times what ingredients add up to but its the expertise that goes into making the cocktail and people are typically not, “oh I can make that at home for less.” Wine is no different. There is expertise in selecting the right bottles for the wine list that pairs with their food and slecting the perfect glass to serve the wine in (which are frequently broken and needing to be replaced). There is also expertise and training in how the wine is stored, presented, opened and poured. Hope this helps Cheers

Excited to share insights on pairing red wine with food! 🍷 When it comes to choosing the perfect wine to complement your meal, especially with red wine, it can be quite challenging. Red wines are known for their bold flavors and complexities, making the pairing process crucial. Considerations for pairing red wine with food include the wine's overpowering nature, lower acidity, fuller-bodied tannins, and high alcohol by volume (ABV) level. These elements play a significant role in how well the wine harmonizes with the flavors of the dish. Join me as we delve deeper into the art of pairing red wine with food, exploring the intricate balance between flavors and enhancing the dining experience. 🍇 #winepalate #RedWinePairing #WineAndFood #WineLovers #FoodPairing

Have you ever eaten a cheese volcano? 🧀 🌋 A Lust Deluxe? 🍕 A garlic knot & a pepperoni? I got to try a whole dining table of pizza last week, which was an extraordinarily clever way of demonstrating what the pizza and takeaway market has on offer at the moment. It's rare to compare two fried chicken pizzas, or two pepperoni's side by side and critically assess the amount of meat, cheese and whether the toppings go all the way to the edges. Or what the crusts are like. I was down in Wellington with The Yarn Agency, working on strategy for Hell Pizza. The ordering of all our competitor brands in one sitting was the quickest, most efficient way for us to understand the competitive landscape. I believe Mark Ritson might even call this 'market orientation'? I'd highly recommend doing the same if you're in a consumer-led business and thoroughly inspecting who and what you're up against. Maybe with fewer calories. 👿 #hellpizza #marketing #strategy #marketresearch

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In my third article, I share how I choose what bottle to order from a restaurant wine list or purchase from a wine shop. Here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/g6CCGcAD Cheers and have a good weekend!

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Marcum LLP Food & Beverage Leader Louis Biscotti talks top companies aiming for a bigger slice of the #pizzaindustry for his latest in Forbes. Click to read the article. #AskMarcum #foodindustry