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A Wine is Worth 1000 Words

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
  In our offices last week, we were enjoying some wine that a client dropped off (I mean, it would’ve been rude not to drink it, right?) and talking shop.  The conversation turned to our experiences, or lack thereof, with sommeliers and wine directors.  Personally, I have tremendous respect for those professionals that carefully craft […]

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Country Clubs: Differentiate and Grow

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
Differentiate. Retain. Grow. These three missions work together to provide a sound foundation for any successful country club.   In today’s market it is important not only to continue to build value within your core areas but also to differentiate your club.  Meeting and exceeding expectations allows you to retain current members.  A membership that is […]

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Wine Lockers? Wine Not

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
Last week I was talking with a colleague and we stumbled upon the topic of wine lockers.  What are wine lockers, he asked.   My wine-encouraged, flippant response: wine lockers are magical cubes, obtained by subscription or lease at the coolest restaurants, wine bars and private clubs. All joking aside, these temperature-controlled cubbies are used to […]

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How to Select Wines for Your Restaurant Wine List

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
The process of purchasing wine for a restaurant involves a careful consideration of your customer’s tastes and preferences, the type of food that you serve, regional favorites, and popular vintages. When considering the selection of wine for your restaurant wine list, it is important to build a relationship with a distributor or supplier, someone who has […]

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The Importance of Your Wine Menu

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
Your wine menu design provides an important first impression for your restaurant. A wine menu design that is professional and intuitive can immediately grab your customer’s attention and create a positive feeling of anticipation for their dining experience.  A wine menu design that is confusing may discourage guests from making a wine selection. It may […]

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Wine Purchasing Woes? Never.

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
In talking with various friends, of both the on-line and real-life variety, I have been having a recurring conversation about the process of ordering or purchasing  wine.   Why do some people break out in cold sweats when issued the job of buying wine and specifically, what do people dislike most about the selection process? Overwhelmingly […]

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58% of Americans Prefer Red Wine

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
A recent survey we conducted of 1000 people from across the US showed that 57.8% of Americans preferred red wine to white wine. We’ve broken down our findings so restaurant owners and managers can get a better idea of what their average diner is looking for when designing their wine list. Red Wine is for […]

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Welcome to CorkGuru!

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
We’re excited to start posting some new information regarding our product.