The team you want in the trenches.
John Gomez
Co-Founder, Eppa Wine Co.
Former CMO, Bacardi


The Rhyme and Reason of Wine Display

The Rhyme and Reason of Wine Display

I've often wondered why certain bottles end up in the front of a wine shop. Is it because they're exceptionally good deals or because they're ones that the store owner wants to close out? Are they perennial best-sellers, neighborhood favorites or simply seasonal...

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American whiskeys have ‘most momentum’

American whiskeys have ‘most momentum’

Technomic’s 2015 Spirits Tab Report showed that while three of the top five fastest selling spirits brands are vodka, the acceleration in American whiskey sales is seeing a shift in market share bolstered by increased popularity for Bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye....

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Whisky-drinking women are ‘strong-minded’

Whisky-drinking women are ‘strong-minded’

Men think that women who drink whisky are "attention seeking", "strong-minded" and "dominating", according to members of a UK dating website. The research was carried out by Illicit Encounters, a dating website for married people which surveyed 3,000 of its members,...

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A five-pack of beer apps to find great new brews

A five-pack of beer apps to find great new brews

Calling all hop heads, lager hounds and ale wives: put down that pint (just for a moment) and pick up your phone to discover new beers and keep track of your favorites. I often show up at a friend's house with a five-pack. I intend to arrive with a six-pack of a new...

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Swoon-Worthy Wines for Valentine’s

Swoon-Worthy Wines for Valentine’s

IF THERE IS one night of the year when you probably don't want to book a table at your favorite restaurant it's Feb. 14, St. Valentine's Day. I don't know about you but the thought of romantically themed menus, amorous couples and obsequious maître d's makes me...

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In Search of a Wine With Star Quality

In Search of a Wine With Star Quality

WINE IMPORTER Eric Solomon lives in Charlotte, N.C. Perhaps it is more accurate to say that Mr. Solomon owns a house in Charlotte, since he spends over two-thirds of his time on the road, traveling by plane or train or car. The landscape varies-from large cities to...

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