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Here are highlights from our 2010 media kit.
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2010 Media Kit (medium resolution pdf)
Our Company
Vineyard & Winery Management is a company with a broad-ranging portfolio. For over 30 years, we have produced the industry's leading independent wine trade publication. In addition, we own and operate three prestigious international wine competitions, provide wine industry education seminars through our professional developmental series of conferences and trade show events, and produce the WINEDEX, an annual directory and buyer's guide.
Your Value
With a full spectrum of industry services - from the magazine and website to V&WM's annual trade shows and wine competitions - our company is able to reach segments of the industry that our competitors simply can't touch.
The Independent Leader
In the tradition and spirit of individual business owners in America, we take pride in the fact that our company is and has always been family owned and operates independently of any other competing product. That's what sets us apart from our competition. This is especially important to our advertisers. They can rest assured their ad will be displayed in front of a whole new subscriber base for even greater exposure and penetration.
Combined Print and Online Advertising Advertisers get double the exposure to two different audience segments. Your message will get to the right customer in the way he or she prefers.
Listings Suppliers and wineries enjoy free listings in the annual WINEDEX (Wine Industry Index) buyer's guide. Advertisers will receive increased listings in both WINEDEX and the annual Suppliers Guide issue of the magazine.
Published Bimonthly
We take the necessary time to research and write our in-depth comprehensive features so we may deliver readers quality information they can spend some time with. In-depth articles coupled with premium advertisements equal a balanced and effective reading experience.
Editorial Leadership
Tina Caputo leads a seasoned team of writers who deliver a quality result. Tina has her finger on the pulse of what's happening in the wine industry. Her contacts have her at the editor's desk and out covering a variety of industry events-all this to keep our readers well informed. Our contributing columnists are specialists in their areas and deliver the insights you rely on each issue to make your business thrive.
Audited for Accuracy
Our circulation numbers are recorded and filed each year through the USPS "Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation" which is published in every Nov/Dec issue. These numbers provide an accurate detailing of our circulation and in every way represent the professionalism of our publication. (See Subscriber Profile for more details.)
Event Sponsorship and Bonus Distribution
Vineyard & Winery Management magazine annually sponsors, attends and/or distributes our magazine at key industry events, seminars and annual meetings. In addition, unlike our competition, we own and operate our own conferences and seminars where we are the only featured competing magazine available at that event. This includes Wineries Unlimited, the largest annual wine industry conference and trade show event in the eastern US. Bonus distribution at these events is exclusive to V&WM and its advertisers.
Vineyard & Winery Management magazine
Vineyard & Winery Management magazine is the industry's leading independent trade publication covering the North American winemaking and grapegrowing industries. Still family owned and operated, V&WM has served the industry for more than 30 years.
This magazine is designed specifically with today's serious wine business professional in mind. We cover all aspects of the wine and grapegrowing industries, including viticulture, enology, sales and marketing, finance and news. Our articles are written with a high degree of technical expertise by a team of top-notch journalists and wine industry professionals. Our subscribers turn to V&WM for timely articles and information that keeps them primed for profit. We stand behind our editorial pursuit to be the bottom-line resource for the entire North American wine industry.
Our Readers Wine industry decision-makers (Pres/CEO/Owner) comprise 64% of our primary audience according to circulation data from our Sep/Oct 2009 issue. Year after year, Vineyard & Winery Management magazine's total circulation continues to climb (see the Subscriber Profile page for current circulation figures).
Our Advertisers Because our readers are wine industry decision makers, the people who see your advertisement in our magazine make or directly influence purchasing decisions in their daily business dealings.
Here's what some of our readers have to say:
"Multi-generation families dominate American's wine business and the Merletti family is a great example of that. Their independent operation of Vineyard & Winery Management is a great example of the entrepreneurial spirit and family commitment that offers hope for the future of our business in a global economy." -Karen Ross, President, California Association of Winegrape Growers
"Vineyard & Winery Management is a tremendous resource for grapegrowers, winery owners, winemakers, marketers and others, and as a result has grown from a little Eastern magazine into a national communications service. The print magazine, web version, wine competitions, annual directory, Wineries Unlimited and other resources make a complete package." -Jim Trezise, President, New York Wine & Grape Foundation
"Vineyard & Winery Management is a valuable tool for keeping up with the new trends in wine marketing, finance, production technology and vineyards. Articles are succinct and informative, and help me to do my job better."-Michaela Rodeno, CEO, St. Supery Vineyards & Winery
"In my opinion Vineyard & Winery Management magazine addresses the topics and interests that I have in the wine and grape industry." -Michael Loykasek, Winemaker, de la Montanya Winery
Who reads Vineyard & Winery Management magazine?
Current Circulation
This trusted independent publication has a subscriber base of nearly 6,900 dedicated readers. Our primary readers are comprised of wine business owners, presidents, and company CEOs. In fact, we’ve shown a 4.3% subscriber gain over last year. In recessionary times, this proves that more readers are turning to Vineyard & Winery Management magazine for the information they need in today’s competitive wine market. The following data is from the 2009 USPS “Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation” Form 3526 filed October 1, 2009 and published in in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue:
2009
Total paid/request circulation: Avg 5,616
Total bonus distribution (incl trade show copies): Avg 1,258
Total distribution: Avg 6,874
Percent Paid/Requested: 82%
As of Sep/Oct 2009, % Growers and/or Winemakers 72%
2008
Total paid/request circulation: Avg 5,385
Total bonus distribution (incl trade show copies): Avg 1,256
Total distribution: Avg 6,641
Percent Paid/Requested: 81%
As of Sep/Oct 2008, % Growers and/or Winemakers 72%
Circulation breakdown by region:
Pacific States: 52%
Eastern States: 31%
Central States: 14%
Canadian/Foreign: 3%
Editorial Content & Columnists
For more than 30 years, Vineyard & Winery Management has provided readers with practical in-depth articles for and about the North American winemaking and grapegrowing industries. From cellar and vineyard innovations to sales, marketing and management strategies, V&WM covers all aspects of the wine industry-not only in Northern California but in wine regions across North America.
Tina Caputo-Editor-in-Chief
Caputo brings more than 16 years of wine-industry experience to V&WM. Before joining the magazine in 2008, she spent five years as the managing editor at Wines & Vines magazine. She began her career at the Wine Institute, and went on to work in public relations/communications for international wine importer Maisons Marques & Domaines USA. Throughout her career she has written about wine for publications including the San Francisco Chronicle, Harpers Wine & Spirit and Meininger's Wine Business International.
Richard Leahy-East Coast Editor
Based in Charlottesville, VA, Leahy began covering the Eastern wine scene for V&WM in 1993 and became East Coast editor in 1999. In addition to his experience with V&WM, he has been a regional editor for "Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide," as well as the Mid-Atlantic and Southern editor for the "Oxford Companion to the Wines of North America."
Ted Rieger-Senior Feature Editor
Rieger has been a contributing editor for V&WM since 1990. A graduate of California State University with degrees in environmental resources and journalism, he has worked as a freelance writer since 1984, covering the wine industry, agriculture, energy, construction, recreation and natural resources.
Wilfred Wong-Retail Columnist A veteran of the wine industry for more than 35 years, Wong is the cellar master for Beverages & More, a retail chain of nearly 100 stores in California and Arizona.
Paul Wagner-Public Relations Columnist
Wagner is the owner/president of Balzac Communications & Marketing, based in Napa, CA, as well as an international wine lecturer and an instructor for Napa Valley College's Viticulture and Enology Department.
Elizabeth Slater-Marketing Columnist
Slater is internationally recognized as a seminar/workshop leader, a speaker and a trainer. Through her company, In Short Direct Marketing, Elizabeth consults with wineries and related associations to create and implement marketing and PR programs.
Jeff Sully-CPA, CMA, Financial Columnist
With more than 37 years of wine-industry experience, Sully is a partner in the accounting firm of Dillwood, Burkel & Sully, based in Santa Rosa, CA, which specializes in the needs of wineries and vineyard owners. He is also the proprietor of 428, a small winery in Walla Walla, Washington.
Tom Payette-Winemaking Columnist
Payette is a consultant who specializes in winery start-ups, expansions and wine production. He has more than 25 years of experience in still and sparkling wine production in Virginia, plus three years of experience producing ultra-premium wines in the Napa Valley.
2010 Thematic Calendar
JAN/FEB-Barrel Issue Close Date: 11/15
Additional Topics:
• Barrels
• Frost Protection
• Crop Insurance
• Wineries Unlimited preview
Bonus Distribution
• Unified Symposium
• Washington Association of Winegrape Growers Annual
Meeting & Trade Show
• Viticulture 2010
MAR/APR-Vineyard Issue Close Date: 1/15
Additional Topics:
• Pest/Disease Control
• Vineyard Equipment/Supplies
• Tanks
• Tasting Rooms
Bonus Distribution:
• Wineries Unlimited
• Tasting Room Profitability Conference & Trade Show
• Wine Club Summit
MAY/JUN-Packaging/Closures Close Date: 3/15
Additional Topics:
• Label Printing
• Closures/Capsules
• POS Displays
• "Green" Shipping Inserts
Bonus Distribution:
• Managing the Winery Laboratory
• ASEV Conference
• Sonoma County Grape Growers Trade Show
JUL/AUG-Suppliers Issue Close Date: 5/15
Additional Topics:
• Barrel Alternatives
• Custom Crush Services
• Winery Equipment
Bonus Distribution:
• ASEV Eastern Section Annual Meeting
• Wine Industry Technology Symposium
• Wine Country Water Summit
SEP/OCT-Technology Issue Close Date: 7/15
Additional Topics:
• Software
• Vineyard Technology
• Winery Technology
• Tractors
Bonus Distribution:
• Wine Industry Financial Symposium
• Napa Valley Wine & Grape Expo
NOV/DEC-Bottling Issue Close Date: 9/15
Additional Topics:
• Mobile Bottling Services
• Mobile Lab Services/Filtration
• Winery Supplies
Bonus Distribution:
• Green Wine Summit
• Sustainable Ag Expo
In every issue:
• Winemaking • Viticulture • Marketing • Public Relations • Retail • Management
Note: This calendar is subject to change.
Press Releases
Vineyard & Winery Management magazine is happy to accept press releases, however we only accept them electronically.
To submit your press release for our consideration, please follow these guidelines:
(1) insert the text within your email message field
(2) email it to pressrelease@vwm-online.com (no attachments, please).
We should have all material for the next issue by the 15th of the month, two months in advance of the issue (i.e. November 15 for January/February issue, etc.)
Calendar items must be for events targeting an industry audience, not consumers.
Any photos should be attached in a resolution of at least 300 dpi, in JPEG, TIFF, EPS or PDF formats, and the text must have a photo caption referenced.
Few press releases for wine awards are printed; top state awards are exceptions. We reserve the right to edit for space and content and cannot guarantee that submissions made prior to the deadline will run due to space constraints.
WINEDEX-What is the Wine Industry Index?
This is the "go-to" reference and buyer's guide for wineries and suppliers throughout North America. Buyers use this index again and again when looking up products, services, and personal contacts for the information they need to make their business thrive.
We've got some great enhancements that we want to tell you about for 2010.
First of all, we have a new team of people working to produce this Index, giving it a fresh set of eyes, ideas, and visuals that will be immediately noticed. Second, we're making the navigation more informative and user friendly. Thirdly, we've got some great new sections we're adding to the book.
This complete guide provides the most up-to-date and accurate listings.
You'll always find:
•Suppliers products and services by section (vineyard vs. winery supply/services) then by category plus an alphabetical listing
•Wineries (location, hours, varietals, gallons produced, etc.)
•Wine Industry Phone Book quick reference section (a V&WM original)
•Wine Trade Associations and Wine Competitions
•Educational/Research Facilities and Regulatory Offices
•Viticultual Appellations in the US and Canada
New this year:
•Winegrape Growers-appellations, wineries that grapes are sold to, total acres planted/farmed, and top varieties.
•Writers/Media-blog(s), editorial focus, publications/regions, wine samples accepted, and more.
•Compliance-up-to-date shipping regulations for the US by state.
•Sustainable Winegrowing Resources-a multitude of contact and web site information on sustainability issues.
You can already see the increased value of purchasing and/or advertising in this directory. From the grape to the glass, you'll find it all in WINEDEX-the Wine Industry Index.
WINEDEX Advertising Opportunities
Increase Your Exposure!
Bonus Distribution
This Index receives distribution at major wine industry trade shows including Unified Symposium and Wineries Unlimited.
New Sections Winegrape Growers, Writers/Media, Compliance, and Sustainable Winegrowing Resources. We feel these sections will entice customers to use the Index more frequently, increasing your ad exposure as they flip through the pages.
Display Ads
Showcase your goods and services through display advertisements. Consider an offer or discount to drive customers to your web site or toll free number. You may even request placement near your ad if space is available.
Extra Listings
When You Advertise Just for advertising in the WII, you will receive up to FIVE LISTINGS in the categories of your choice. That's four more chances to have your business name seen than non-advertisers.
Enhance Your Listings...Stand Out from the Crowd! For $90 extra, you may enhance three of those listings to make your company stand out from the others through the use of a larger font size and a screened color box behind your listings.
Prime Placement
Choose a prime placement location to be sure your ad is seen. Options include inside front cover, inside back cover, back cover, and tabs. The 2010 WINEDEX will have more tabs than ever before-8 front and 8 back . That's 19 total prime placement options.
Bookmark- New Feature! Our new bookmark gets your name in front of people first! This handy item is affixed to the spiral binding. You must include your logo but the rest is up to you. Consider your web site address or mention the page on which your ad appears.
Free Web Banner Ad for Advertisers-New Added Benefit!
Increase your exposure in print and online when you advertise. If you purchase a display ad that's a half page or larger, you will receive a free banner ad on our
web site's homepage through the entire first quarter of 2010. Your banner ad will be placed into a rotating billboard designated specifically for 2010 Wine Industry Index advertisers from the approximate date of your insertion order through March 31, 2010.
Banner ad specs:
• 250 pixels wide x 150 pixels tall
• jpg or gif, <100kb, 72 dpi, RGB
• include link if you wish to have ad link
• no animation please due to the flash of the billboard rotation
• speed of flash determined by V&WM
• order determined by date of insertion order
• submit graphic to swebb@vwm-online.com
Please note if banner is not formatted for RGB, this may create a broken image on some commercial browsers such as Internet Explorer causing your banner not to be seen. Banners must be web ready. All file manipulation must be done by the advertising provider.
Print Ad Guidelines
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bleed Plate Sizes: 8 1⁄2" x 11 1⁄4", spread 17" x 11 1/4"
Column Width: 13 pica
Paper Stock: 60 lb coated stock, perfect bound
Trim Size: 8 1⁄4" x 11"
Email files to: adproduction@vwm-online.com
Required Artwork
Files may be emailed or submitted on disk in PDF, TIFF, or EPS formats. We also accept files from Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign with all links and fonts included. All fonts and graphics should be embedded in or downloaded with the file are preferred. Graphics should be 300 dpi for best results. Include the company name and issue in the file name. We do not accept Quark or Pagemaker files. We are unable to return disks as they serve as a backup for your ad.
Agency Commission Fifteen percent (15%) commission is paid to agencies listed in the Standard Directory of Advertisers and Agencies. No commissions are paid on space under 1/6 page or outstanding accounts over 90 days.
Space Reservation
Phone orders accepted when immediately followed by written confirmation or insertion order. Space reservation commits advertiser to space ordered unless canceled prior to closing dates.
Cancellation/Payment Agreement Terms
Advertiser is contractually responsible for any advertising that is cancelled after Closing Date. Closing date is 45 days prior to closing issue. All advertisers and/or their advertising agencies are contractually responsible for any advertising cancelled after closing date. Cancellation must be made in writing with written consent that Vineyard & Winery Management magazine has been made aware of the termination. Any unpaid advertising balances will forfeit your company's right to participate, exhibit, attend, or sponsor any V&WM owned/operated events or trade shows. Payments are subject to a late charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month (18% per annum) as permitted by law. Such charge will be added after forty-five days (45) days past due after closing date.
Discounts and Billing Rates shown are for camera ready advertising materials. Discounted rate billed on all advance multiple insertion orders. In the event of cancellation of multiple insertion orders, space used will be billed at a one-time rate. Past due accounts over 30 days will be billed a finance charge of one-and-one-half percent (1.5 %) per month.
Terms and Conditions
Publisher is not bound by conditions printed or otherwise, appearing on order blanks or copy instructions when such conditions conflict with regulations set forth on our rate card. Insertion orders made by the advertiser or agency represents an acceptance by the advertiser of all terms and conditions of the rate card applicable to the issue in which the insertion is to be published. All advertisements are subject to publisher's approval.
Late Payment and Non-Payment Policy
Any unpaid advertising balances will forfit your company's right to participate, exhibit, attend, or sponsor any Vineyard & Winery Management owned/operated events or trade shows. Payments are subject to a late charge of one-and-one-half percent (1.5%) per month (18% per annum) as permitted by law. Such charge will be added after forty-five days (45) days past due after closing date. In case of late payment, your credit card will be charged the full amount of the agreed-upon advertising rate.
Web Banner Advertising
Expand your advertising with rotating billboard web banners. Contact your sales rep today to reserve space.
Your web banner ad will be placed in a flash rotation with two other advertisements. Limited to three advertisers per rotation for term of ad per page placement. You may also include a link to your web site. Due to the flash built into the rotation of the billboard, we will accept only static graphics (no animated graphics). Priority will be on a first come, first served basis depending on insertion order date and/or wait-listed advertisers. Placement order in rotation is determined by same. Speed of flash is determined by V&WM.
Web Pages Available
• Homepage
• Event or Wine Competition Highlights Mainpage
• Event Registration or Wine Competition Entry Page
Style/Location
Upper right corner rotataing billboard, three advertisers per rotation.
Banner Specs
250 pixels wide x 150 pixels tall, JPG or GIF < 100kb, 72 dpi, RGB
Please note if banner is not formatted for RGB, this may create a broken image on some commercial browsers such as Internet Explorer causing your banner not to be seen. Banners must be web ready. All file manipulation must be done by the advertising provider.
Animation
No animated graphics accepted at this time. Static images only, please.
Link
Provide page link if you wish to link the banner
to your web site.
Rate/Term
1 Month $660
4 Months $590
Professional Development Conferences & Trade Shows
Do you know how quickly the wine industry is changing, and are you keeping up with the changes necessary to stay competitive and profitable? It's never too late to learn a new tip or tactic to enhance your skill set and make your business more profitable. That's why we've designed our Professional Development Series of seminars and conferences designed for the wine industry. Exhibitors also benefit by showcasing their products and services to uniquely targeted audiences.
Wineries Unlimited Conference & Trade Show
March 9-12 2010, King of Prussia, PA
Only 20 minutes outside Philadelphia!
Join us for the largest wine industry trade show and conference east of the Rockies! For more than 30 years, Wineries Unlimited has grown into the industry's foremost event of its kind with upwards of 2,000 winery and vineyard personnel in attendance. The four-day conference includes sessions for newcomers, special workshops, and multiple session tracks on enology, viticulture, management, and marketing issues. This is the buying show for the Eastern/Midwestern wine trade designed for and attended by vineyard and winery owners in this wine market. A survey given to attendees revealed that 40 percent of respondents made purchases of $20,000 or more at the show. Numerous purchases over $100,000 were also recorded. The two-day trade show houses over 330 exhibitor booths to showcase products and services. Because of the large geographic spread of the Eastern/Midwestern wine industry, exhibitors tell us they do a large part of their business at this show as a result of the face-to-face contact made there. Suppliers have a chance to greet and sell to winery owners, operators and grape growers from over 33 states and provinces (and counting!). Don't miss this cost-effective way to reach your growing Eastern/Midwestern market! Unique social events include a Welcome "Bring your own Bottle" Wine Reception, Wine Theme Luncheon with keynote address, and the Best of the East Grand Gala and Gold Medal Tasting of winners from last season's International Eastern Wine Competition.
Wine Club Summit and Tasting Room Profitability Conferences & Trade Shows
April 6-8, 2010, Santa Rosa, CA
These two back-to-back events are designed to boost retail room profits and bolster wine club sales. Attendees from across the US and Canada learn tips and tactics to boost their profit margins while exhibitors reach a uniquely targeted wine industry buying audience. Both are highly popular and sell-out events.
Managing the Winery Laboratory Seminar & Trade Show
Date to be determined, Santa Rosa, CA
Lab technicians and managers get the chance to leave their lab coats at the winery while they brush up on the latest in lab information, techniques, equipment, and technology. Attendees leave this one-day event armed and ready to put their information to immediate use. The on-site trade show brings the latest in lab equipment straight to the attendee and gives exhibitors quality time to interface with attendees.
Wine Country Water Summit Seminar & Trade Show
Date to be determined, Santa Rosa, CA
Leading water experts meet for a powerful one-day summit to address water issues and develop workable conservation strategies facing the North Bay business and wine community. Attendees hear what speakers have to say and learn how to affect change for effective water conservation in wine and related industries.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
If you're a successful business person or even just starting out, you already know what it takes to succeed in the wine industry. But do you know how to surpass your quotas, increase your exposure, and pave the way to new levels of success?
Don't limit your trade show experience to the walls of your exhibit space. Go the extra mile and take advantage of one of our many sponsorship opportunities at a Vineyard & Winery Management magazine event including Wineries Unlimited (the largest wine industry event of its kind in the East), Tasting Room Profitability, Wine Club Summit, and Managing the Winery Laboratory.
We offer a variety of items and price points to choose from, so we invite you to lock in your preferred option early.
Beyond the package you choose, all sponsorships will include logo recognition as an official event sponsor in the official on-site program guide, on sponsor signage, and on our web site. Here are some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
Pre-Promotion
Sponsors who sign up early will have the privilege of putting their company's logo in all pre-promotional material and be listed on the event web site as an official event sponsor with a clickable link to your homepage.
Event Exposure
A sponsorship gives your company name increased recognition and the repetition it needs in order to attract buyers at the event. It gives you that extra bit of exposure needed to drive clients straight to your booth - not your competitors'.
Can't make it to the event? Send your logo instead.
Your logo will be strategically placed on sponsored materials throughout this event even if you can't be there in person. Ask about the Marketing Bundle Inserts into Trade Show Bags as an option.
We invite you to be seen.
Take advantage of one of our sponsorship opportunities so you'll be sure to see your company name all over our event! If you've got an idea for a special sponsorship, we'd love to hear it. Give us a call and we may be able to create a custom option for you.
Wine Competitions
Grand Harvest Awards (GHA)-February 24-25, 2010
What sets Grand Harvest Awards apart from the rest? One word...terroir. The Grand Harvest Awards is unlike any other wine competition as it gives the industry a chance to bring together entries according to regional classification. A medal in this wine competition not only gives winning wines prestige and selling power, it adds retail room talking points. Beyond the determination of medals, the Grand Harvest Awards affords its winners a unique selling proposition-its terroir ranked against its competitors. GHA recognizes wine entries that best exemplify the terroir of their respective viticultural areas, and acknowledges its influence on wine quality. Favorable awards support increased local and regional sales. A win in Grand Harvest can put winning wines into a whole new sales category.
Established in 1990, this is the only wine judging is based on the terroir of the product, affording a better way to both learn about and market the value of the wine. The 2009 Grand Harvest Awards, an international wine competition, completed its mission of recognizing outstanding wines from all over the world and simultaneously studying the effects of terroir on wine characteristics. The 19th annual Grand Harvest Awards was held February 18-20, 2009 at Sonoma Mountain Village, Rohnert Park, California. Twenty-one judges (seven panels of three) evaluated over 1,600 entries and awarded a total of 1,193 medals including 142 gold, 493 silver and 558 bronze. Garnering medals at the Grand Harvest Awards has been tough to achieve historically because of its high standards of excellence. Wine competitions are invaluable purchasing tools that help consumers choose from over 5,000 wineries in the US alone.
Most entries in the Grand Harvest Awards were grown and produced in the United States and Canada with some originating in Australia, Eurasia (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Turkey), Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and South America (Argentina and Chile). In Grand Harvest there are two principal classes of entry; those with specific geographical appellations and those without. Both are treated with equal emphasis, but terroir discovery is not attempted in classes without geographical specificity. To win, your wine must be nominated for Bronze or higher by each of the three judges. This wine competition is open to all commercial wines marketing in North America.
West Coast Wine Competition (WCWC)-April 28-30, 2010
This traditional wine competition continues its mission of awarding medals to outstanding West Coast wines. The 27th West Coast Wine Competition was held April 22-24, 2009 at Sonoma Mountain Village, Rohnert Park, CA, continuing its mission of recognizing exceptional wines from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington as well as those from Australia, Baja California, British Columbia and New Zealand. Judges awarded a total of 46 Double Gold, 60 Gold, 390 Silver and 539 Bronze medals from a field of 1,500 entries. This wine competition was established in 1982 and is open to entrants whose wines are produced in the West as noted above.
International Eastern Wine Competition & Riesling Championships (IEWC)-May 19-21, 2010
The 33rd International Eastern Wine Competition (IEWC), one of the oldest and largest professional wine competitions in the United States, was held May 18-20, 2009 in Watkins Glen, New York. Complete results with links to many winery web sites may be found at www.vwm-online.com. Judges awarded 41 Double Gold, 84 Gold, 514 Silver and 603 Bronze medals from a field of 1,800 entries that were submitted by wineries in 36 American states and three Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec) as well as Australia, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and Spain. Judges for these entries were all experienced wine judges selected from leading markets in the East including marketers, educators, winemakers, and wine writers. This wine competition is open to all commercial wines marketed in North America.
Wine Competition Sponsorship Opportunities
If you're a successful business person or even just starting out, you already know what it takes to succeed in the wine industry. But do you know how to surpass your quotas, increase your exposure, and pave the way to new levels of success?
Go the extra mile and take advantage of one of our many sponsorship opportunities at a Vineyard & Winery Management magazine wine competition including Grand Harvest Awards, West Coast Wine Competition, and International Eastern Wine Competition.
We invite you to lock in your preferred option early.
Your sponsorship will include logo recognition as an official event sponsor in the official on sponsor signage, appropriate marketing materials, and on our web site. Here are some of the benefits you can expect to receive:
Pre-Promotion
The official wine competition sponsor will have the privilege of putting its company logo in all pre-promotional material and will be listed on our event web site as an official sponsor.
Online Exposure
We will offer the official sponsor a banner ad on our web site starting Oct 1, 2009 until July 1, 2010
(9 months worth of banner web advertising at $660 per month means a value of $5940).
Radio Exposure
We will be advertising two of our three wine competitions on The Krush (KRSH 95.5 FM) for 13 weeks prior to our first wine competition in February 2010. We will advertise our sponsor partnership with American Ag Credit during this promotion.
National Exposure
We will be putting a banner ad on Food & Wine magazine's web site promoting the Gold & Silver Medal winners of our three competitions in the months immediately following the competition's end date. As an official sponsor, we will include your banner ad on our Official Results page that will be linked directly from Food & Wine magazine's web site. This landing page will be posted for the entire month of March 2010 for the Grand Harvest Awards, entire month of May 2010 for the West Coast Wine Competition, and the entire month of June 2010 for our International Eastern Wine Competition.
Sponsorship Price:
$3000 per competition or $2800 each if you sponsor all three.
Contact Us
Corporate Office
Vineyard & Winery Management magazine
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2358 Windsor, CA 95492
Physical Address:
3883 Airway Drive, Suite 250, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Toll Free 800.535.5670
Local 707.577.7700
Fax 707.577.7705
President/Publisher
Robert Merletti
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Chief Operations Officer
Jennifer Merletti
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Editor-in-Chief
Tina Caputo
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Circulation and West Coast Events
Leda Wagner
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Design and Production Manager
Chris Sittner
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Magazine Ad Sales West/Trade Show Exhibit Booth Sales/
Event Sponsorships
John Kelly
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Marketing Director
Suzanne Webb
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Accounting
Sharon Courtney
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Customer Service and Order Placement
Jessica Detillion, Hilary Henderson
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Regional Offices
East Coast Editor and East Coast Events
Richard Leahy
Vineyard & Winery Management magazine
105 Danbury Court, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone 434.293.6230
Fax 434.293.8243
rleahy@vwm-online.com
Magazine Ad Sales East/Trade Show Exhibit Booth Sales/
Event Sponsorships
Bob Mignarri
c/o Quality Event Management
3970 Post Road, Penthouse #2, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone 401.885.8788 x11
Fax 401.886.8020
bmignarri@vwm-online.com