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The IAA Vineyard & Winery Association helps new customers find your business.  You can START TODAY FOR FREE by either claiming your business listing on our site or you can create your new business listing.

 

What is the IAA Vineyard & Winery Association? 

 

The IAA Vineyard & Winery Association is a key component of the International Association Alliance’s (IAA) community of associations, organizations, businesses and individuals that provides your business with access to new customers who are looking for your business and the products or services that you provide.

 

Business association memberships help you build your brand awareness, while increasing your brand’s credibility.  This helps you to “close the deal” with new customers.

 

The IAA Vineyard & Winery Association helps establish the bed and breakfast community business standards that help attract independent businesses to become members.  These independent businesses understand the value of being part of an industry group that provides credibility and helps them build their brand. 

 

See how easy and inexpensive it is for your business to use the power of multiple association memberships to build your business.  Instead of spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year, your IAA membership allows you to join the associations whose membership will benefit your business, all for one low membership investment.

Why IAA membership is an investment in your business!

IAA membership is a small investment with big rewards and includes membership in our growing number of business associations which include:

IAA Bar, Pub & Tavern Association
IAA Bed & Breakfast Association
IAA Better Business Alliance
IAA Boutique, Shop & Store Association
IAA Brewery, Cidery & Distillery Association
IAA Café, Diner & Restaurant Association
IAA Farm & Ranch Stay Association
IAA Mall, Market & Outlet Association
IAA Green Business Alliance
IAA Guide, Outfitter & Tour Association
IAA Limousine & Coach Association
IAA Spa & Wellness Association
IAA Vineyard & Winery Association
IAA Wedding Association

Instead of spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year, your IAA membership allows you to join the associations whose membership will benefit your business, all for one low membership investment.

Do you care about people and the environment?

 

 

What kind of business do you think your customers want to do business with? Customers today are looking for businesses that help people and protect the environment. To address this need, your membership also includes membership in Accessibility International and Sustainability International.

Why IAA membership is important for your business.

 

 

 

When it comes to your business, everything you do on the Internet is done to get your business noticed. You hope that your website, and social media accounts will attract attention and help someone to become your customer.

The Internet is a great place to market your business, but the competition is fierce. Do you get frustrated knowing that your small business has to compete for customers with huge global companies?

Because you are working with limited resources, you have to provide even more paths for your business to be discovered by new customers. And when they find you, you have to quickly give them good reasons why they should entrust you with their business.

Please, if you want more new customers to find your business, learn how the International Association Alliance can help your business connect with those customers. You have to be creative with your marketing, giving potential customers unique ways to find your business.

When a potential new customer searches for your business, they use a search engine, either Google, Bing, Yahoo, or one of the others. Google is the most prominent search and two of Google’s top-ranking factors for any website are BACKLINKS, and CONTENT.

Your Social Media accounts are a great example of how you are building your content and building backlinks to your business content. You can easily multiply this effect by engaging on IAA’s industry Social Media Groups that will enhance your brand’s web exposure.

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A Big Thank Your for Hosting “A Fine Line” Premiere *

We were thrilled to host a screening of A Fine Line Movie over the weekend with Director Joanna James, our winemaker Kim Nicholls and honoring Maria Nuño, chef d’cuisine of Tra Vigne Pizzeria and Restaurant as a young chef who has been in the industry since she was 16...

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Which Appellation of the Napa Valley is Right For You?

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How to Use Emotional Ads to Engage Your Customers

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Frank Family’s One-Stop Holiday Shop

Whether you’re shopping for one gift or one hundred, we are dedicated to making your holiday shopping experience one of the easiest things you have done in 2020. Our 2020 Holiday Gift Collection is here and offers everything from one-on-one concierge services and...

25 money-making small business startup ideas *

Do you ever watch a show like “Shark Tank”and find yourself yelling at the screen, “Hey! That’s my idea!”? You’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve personally filled notebooks with thousands upon thousands of small business startup ideas with high hopes of making the...

The Mumm Napa Winery: French Tradition, California Style P

When our founder Guy Devaux was considering the design of the Mumm Napa winery, he knew Napa Valley was the perfect place to make sparkling wine in the French style, but no place for a French château. The location, materials, and design of the winery—now celebrated as...

Sparkling Pairings for Every Wedding Event P

While we love finding simple moments to celebrate every day, perhaps the most special of celebrations are reserved for weddings, and the days leading up to them. As friends and family gather for announcements, parties, showers, and rehearsals, every bottle of Mumm...

A Year in Review: Frank Family Virtual Tastings P

A couple years ago, the virtual meeting space, Zoom was nearly unheard of…then came coronavirus. As wineries navigated closures for nearly three months, many of us were thrust into the practice of engaging online as a survival strategy during the pandemic. Our winery...

The Lifecycle of Wine: From Farm to Table P

The Napa Valley is fortunate enough to have one of the most optimal conditions in the world for growing premium wine grapes. However, making well-crafted, fine wine does not happen just because the grapes are grown on a decent plot of land. It is a long, meticulous...

Ziti Rigati w/ Pesto Guanciale and Pecorino Romano P

Ziti Rigati with Fava Bean Pesto Guanciale & Pecorino Romano From Amy Gulick Italy Magazine When asked to create an Italian-inspired dish using Castello products, Executive Chef of Oak Avenue Catering, Shannon Kelly delivered! “My inspiration for our pasta dish is...

How to Write Content That Engages and Educates

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Art House Culinary Sessions – November 6th

Jessup Cellars Presents Art House Culinary Sessions w/ Chef MikeC Virtual Event Friday, Nov 6th @ 5:30 PM PST Join Sommelier, Philip O'Conor, and Chef MikeC of Augie's Montreal Deli, for a special virtual culinary event on Friday, November 6th, featuring three of our...

Celebrity Guests of The Castle

Celebrity Guests of Castello di Amorosa     You Never Know Who You Might See at Castello di Amorosa. Check out some of our well known visitors that have been through the halls of the Castello. Arnold Schwarzenegger The former Mr. Universe and Governor of...

Brenda’s Squared & Paired! *

Brenda's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy-to-Cook, Delicious Small Bites to Pair with Wine P

Do you have an upcoming dinner party where you really want to “wow” your guests? The best way to do so is by greeting them with some amazing appetizers and wine right when they walk through your front door! Everyone loves to kickoff a soirée by munching on some small...

Wine and love – the perfect couple! P

At the Intersection of Red Wine & Love Wine and love go together like UGG slippers and cold feet...a soothing comfort that makes everything so much better. I think the best part about being in love is sharing a day, together, doing something new. In our case, it's...

Virtual Tasting Experiences!

To Our Valued Patrons & Loyal Fans, Following the guidance of the CDC and Governor Newsom and with the health and safety of our guests and work team as a top priority, the Jessup Cellars Tasting Gallery will temporarily be closed. Thank you for your continued...

Florentine-Style Steak *

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Jessup Cellars – Summer Sippers Trio

There’s an energy in the air when we entertain on summer afternoons at Jessup Cellars. are currently welcoming intimate groups up to 4 guests for tastings on the outdoor patio. Appointments are essential and we kindly ask you to do so online. If you can’t make it to...

Deconstructed Albondigas

Recipe Date: July 12th, 2020 Difficulty: Easy Measurements: Imperial (US) Deconstructed Albondigas 4 cups Beef Broth 4 cups Chicken Broth 2 Large cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz) 2 Large cans diced tomatoes 1 lb Ground beef 1 lb Spicy sausage 2 Heads of cabbage, cored...

Celebrating Remarkable Women

In the true spirit of International Women's Day, Kim is on the road, working to lift up other women doing spectacular things. Read more Celebrating Remarkable Women › The post Celebrating Remarkable Women appeared first on Markham Vineyards.

How to Understand Your Palate and Taste Wine Like a Pro

The Step-by-Step Guide to Understand Your Palate and Taste Like a Pro     “I know what I like, I just don’t know how to describe it.” Does this sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. You know your own wine preferences, but it seems like every time you step...

Strawberry Wine Cupcakes *

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How to Use Emotional Triggers to Hook Your Subscribers P

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Aftermath of the Glass Fire Part II

Jim Sullivan November 6th, 2020 Glass Fire Part II No one ever thought the 2020 Glass fire of September 28 which started on the east side of the Napa Valley near Crystal Springs road would ever make it to the east side of the valley. But the unthinkable quickly became...

5 Wines to Enjoy this Fall

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How to Write a Blog Post Introduction That Engages

Your Blog Post introduction is your invitation to your readers.  Here is where you express “We Want You” to your readers and invite them to read your post.   Some bloggers prefer to write the rest of the post first and then craft the introduction.  However writing the...

Chocolate Seminar with Kollar Chocolates

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4 SEO Tactics That Damage Your Brand’s Reputation              From a marketing perspective, you’ve got to feel at least a little sorry for the utter devastation of Seaworlds’ sterling brand.  For decades, its parks were a fun, wholesome place to take the family....

Improve your international SEO and grow your search traffic *

Editor’s note: The following is a guest post from our friends at Weglot. International SEO is the practice of translating your original site content into different (often multiple) languages and optimizing it for SEO to bring in targeted search traffic. By optimizing...

Details in the Dosage: Sparkling Chardonnay Staff Blend *

Mumm Napa’s 2013 Sparkling Chardonnay Staff Blend is a special release for Club Vivant members with a special story behind it. There are many steps to crafting sparkling wine using the time-honored Méthode Traditionnelle approach, and one of our favorite steps is the...

The Art of Batonnage P

One of the most common remarks we hear about our Chardonnay is how evenly balanced it is. For a wine to be classified as "balanced" it means that all the different components are working together in harmony. In other words, the alcohol, acidity, tannin, sweetness, and...

Jessup Cellars; Handwritten Featured in Music Video

Jessup Cellars & Handwritten Featured in Music Video by Billboard Top 40 Artists Duo Brown & Gray Win Hearts in Wine Country! Country duo Brown & Gray broke into the Billboard Top 40 in 2018 with their first hit Top Down. The single’s video has now seen...

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Markham Art Gallery Named On Top 10 List

We are thrilled to announce that our art gallery has been named to the list of of the 10 Best Wineries with Art! The Markham Gallery has been home to the works of many talented artists. Read more Markham Art Gallery Named On Top 10 List > The post Markham Art...

Los Carneros – The Valley’s Coolest Sibling *

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Red Wine Pear Chocolate Cake *

From Pastry Tales Ingredients For the bundt cake 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup white granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanlla extract 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa...

Level Up Grilled Cheese *

  We thought we should share our secret for the perfectly melted goodness that is a very adult grilled cheese sando. We’ve come a long way from the classic American-cheese-on-white-bread (not that there is anything wrong with that version) and this elevated...

Napa Valley Community and Partnerships *

Napa Valley is a gorgeous part of the world. Among its almost 600 wineries, is a mecca of culinary and cultural wonder including Michelin rated restaurants, art spectacles as well as outdoor adventures. The following provides an all access itinerary for you to...

Dungeness Crab Cakes Recipe and Wine Pairing *

Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end. This Labor Day, serve up Chef Christina Machamer's Dungeness Crab Cake recipe with a glass of Frank Family Blanc de Blancs to celebrate summer's last hurrah in style. Luscious and sweet crab meat,...

The Colors of Sparkling: White, Rosé, and Red

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Country-specific domain names expand your global reach P

If you’re an entrepreneur with an online business, you know there could be thousands – maybe even millions – of people in other countries who may be interested in your products or services. In this article, you’ll learn how to use country-specific domain names, giving...

Vineyard Update: Flowering and Fruit Set *

Our 2020 growing season began with winter pruning in February and an early bud break that came with a brilliant mustard bloom in March. As winter moved into spring, the vineyards came alive with a new type of excitement: flowering and fruit set. Flowering grapevine –...

Toast to Our Winemaking Team September 25th!

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Before We Became Frank Family Vineyards

In the Fall of 1990, Disney Executive, Rich Frank purchased a home in Rutherford with a small planting of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, on what would become, Winston Hill. Intrigued by the idea of making a small amount of world-class wine from the fruit on his property,...

Bubbles and Brunch

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Lobster Quesadilla with Tropical Fruit Salsa *

Lobster Quesadilla with Tropical Fruit Salsa Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 38 min Prep: 20 min Inactive: 1 hr Cook: 18 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients Deselect All 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced red pepper, plus 1 cup for garnish 1 1/2 cups diced green pepper 1...

Manley Vineyards

On the corner of Manley Lane & Highway 29 in Rutherford is Castello’s newest estate vineyard located in the Rutherford AVA. Home of unique terrior and home to some of the Napa Valley’s most historic and world-reknown wines.  The property is part of the Rutherford...

Wines for Every Summer Occasion *

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Heirloom Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Recipe and Wine Pairing *

Fresh tomato sauce over a bed of your favorite pasta pretty much has it all – great texture, mouthwatering acidity, and a juicy sweetness. When adding wine to this already perfect equation, you don’t want to overpower the fruity nuances with something heavy and...

Name Ten Reasons Your Customers Do Business With You

Can You Give Me Ten Reasons to do Business With You?   It’s a very valid question that you should ask yourself.  Can you give me ten reasons I should do business with you or your company?  I’m talking about good reasons that have substance and are unique....

Fried Green Tomato Recipe and Wine Pairing *

Green tomatoes are by definition under-ripe and are therefore, firmer and more dense than riper, red tomatoes. They lend themselves perfectly to be coated and fried to bring additional texture and weight to the dish and Chef Christina Machamer’s “Come Back” dipping...

Seasonal Selects: The Best Sparkling Wines for Summer Fun *

Summer fun takes shape in many ways. But when the sun’s out, the fun’s outside, where Mumm Napa sparkling wines play nicely with sparkling rays. Here are three perfect picks for long summer days. Brut Rosé – The Summer’s Official Wine of Jump In, The Water’s Fine...

Announcing Frank Family’s Partnership with the Humane Society *

Earlier this year, we bid farewell to rescue pup, Bristol, a beloved chocolate lab who served as our official winery greeter, harvest helper, and Winemaker Todd Graff’s “right paw” for 15 years. In his honor, our winery is proud to partner with the Humane Society of...

Fritatta’s Paired with Wine *

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Late Harvest Wine Defined

What is a Late Harvest Wine? Late harvest wines are made from grapes that have a high level of sugar content because they have been left on the vine for an extended amount of time. The longer a grape remains on the vine the sweeter they become as each individual grape...

Wild Mushroom Tartine Recipe and Wine Pairing P

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Our Commitment to Health and Safety

Our Commitment to Your Health & Safety As we excitedly reopen our doors, we want to note that the health and safety of our guest & work family is our top priority. We have implemented many new safety protocols to ensure that our employees and anyone who visits...

25 Best Wine Cocktails

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Introducing The Castello Victorian Inn *

Built in 1886, Castello Victorian is a historic 4 bedroom Victorian home located in Calistoga, CA. Recently restored to its historic charm and converted into an Inn, this 3600 sq ft home is perfect for individuals, couples or families looking to either rent individual...

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Chill Out! How Chilled Should My Wine Be? *

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2020 has proven to be a year of unique challenges. The beginning of of this year was on its way to become of the best revenue years for U.S. restaurants. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced an estimated 1 in 6 restaurants to permanently or long-term close their...

Roasted Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

Roasted Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Root Vegetables Paired with 2018 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Serves 4 In the world of comfort food, not much can compare with slow-cooked beef with a rich reduction sauce, savory root vegetables, and a full-bodied red wine. For...

Wines for Every Summer Occasion *

  We’re gearing up for all that summer holds and ready to help you choose a wine for each occasion that might come your way. Hanging Poolside Sauvignon Blanc What would summer be without a few trips to the pool? Not as fun, we think. Our favorite wine to sip...

Strawberry Wine Cupcakes P

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A Taste of Spain: Pinot and Paella Virtual Event *

Wine is hand crafted to excite the palate and when paired with the right meal, the combination can ignite the senses, sending the imagination soaring. Chef Gerard Nebesky, of Gerard’s Paella and winner of Food Network’s Throwdown with Bobby Flay, is joining us at...

Rich and Leslie Frank Donate $7.5 Million to University of Illinois

Rich and Leslie Frank announced today that they have donated $7.5 million to The College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where Rich Frank is an alumnus. The gift, the largest in the college’s history, will establish the Richard and Leslie...

Holiday Packages – “Holiday Highlights” Packages and Custom Packages

Holiday Packages - "Holiday Highlights" Packages and Custom Packages Imagine connecting with your family across the country in a virtual holiday gathering. You pick the wines, and we safely ship them. Prepare a wine and cheese pairing with some friends and family,...

What is Grapevine Bleeding?

Spring and the reawakening of the grapevines Between the end of March and during the month of April, winemakers rejoice! The buds burst! Walking amongst our vineyards in this period is quite an exciting experience. It’s almost as if the plants are thanking us, the...

October 2020 Thrice Yearly Club Newsletter P

Wine Club Newsletter ~ October 2020 ~ Kicking Off Harvest 2020 with Carneros Pinot Noir Greetings to our member family! We hope that this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the beautiful beginnings of the fall season. We have certainly had an unexpectedly tricky...

The Mumm Napa Winery: French Tradition, California Style

When our founder Guy Devaux was considering the design of the Mumm Napa winery, he knew Napa Valley was the perfect place to make sparkling wine in the French style, but no place for a French château. The location, materials, and design of the winery—now celebrated as...

Choose the Wine Decanter and Glassware for You *

DECANTING Decanting is more than just pouring wine into a fancy vessel. It’s a powerful serving tool that can elevate your entire wine drinking experience. Careful decanting leaves behind the wine’s natural sediment, releases aromas and flavors and helps bring your...

Ziti Rigati w/ Pesto Guanciale and Pecorino Romano

Ziti Rigati with Fava Bean Pesto Guanciale & Pecorino Romano From Amy Gulick Italy Magazine When asked to create an Italian-inspired dish using Castello products, Executive Chef of Oak Avenue Catering, Shannon Kelly delivered! “My inspiration for our pasta dish is...

Who moved the goal post? P

It's January (again)! This is the month of goals, aspirations, re-starts and optimism. What I find challenging is the feeling that the goal post might have been moved, without my knowledge. It's similar to that missing sock that never emerges from the dryer...it's so...

The Colors of Sparkling: White, Rosé, and Red P

Some days call for a white. Certain nights suggest a red. And there are many times to revel in rosé. So here’s a little insight into how Mumm Napa’s white, rosé, and red sparkling wines are made to bring out the very best in every grape, so that you can bring out the...

21 Ways Social Media Makes Your Business Better P

How can Social Media Benefit Your Business?   Consider that there are now more than 3 billion using social networks across the globe.  And Social Media is their preferred method to engage with brands. It’ not surprising that Sherpa Marketing found that more...

Easy-to-Cook, Delicious Small Bites to Pair with Wine

Do you have an upcoming dinner party where you really want to "wow" your guests? The best way to do so is by greeting them with some amazing appetizers and wine right when they walk through your front door! Everyone loves to kickoff a soiree by munching on some small...

The Fifty Best – California Chardonnay *

From the Napa Valley to New York. Castello di Amorosa’s Reserve Chardonnay won a gold medal in the Fifty Best professional wine tasting in New York. Twenty-three premium wine contenders were evaluated for the distinguished “Best California Chardonnay” awards for 2020....

What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine?

To fully grasp the concept of sur lie ageing, one must first understand what lees are (sur lie is French for ‘on the lees’). Simply put, lees are mostly dead yeast cells that exist as the byproduct of fermentation. Two main types of lees exist in wine: gross lees and...

Nothing like the tradition of family… *

Christmas Eve at my Grandparents is the tradition that I look forward to every year. Having my entire family under one roof during the Christmas season is a Christmas blessing that we do not take for granted. With 19 grandchildren, 12 aunt and uncles and my...

The Balance of Harvest P

It's that special time of year that wine growers both yearn and stress for: harvest season. "What can be so stressful about harvest?" you might ask. To sum it up quite simply, your entire year's worth of work is determined by making the right decisions during harvest....

4th of July BBQ Bash with Pitmaster Jack Arnold P

Frank Family Vineyards will host a flame throwing, tong flipping, one-of-a-kind virtual event this July 3 in celebration of Independence Day and the winery’s 28th anniversary. The 4th of July BBQ Bash will feature BBQ Specialist, Backyard Pitmaster, and Instagram...

A Year in the Life of Cabernet Sauvignon: Winter P

Each year around the end of November, the California temperatures begin to drop, and the last leaves fall from the grapevines. Autumn reds and oranges slowly slip into the distance and we welcome a new season: Winter. While the winter season in the Napa Valley is...

25 money-making small business startup ideas P

Do you ever watch a show like “Shark Tank”and find yourself yelling at the screen, “Hey! That’s my idea!”? You’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve personally filled notebooks with thousands upon thousands of small business startup ideas with high hopes of making the...

2021 Wine Competitions! *

2021 was a great year for our wine, as we received 15 Gold Medals between the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition & The American Fine Wine Competition. We were also awarded with 3 Best of Class awards between the two competitions. Please join us in...

Glass Fire Update and How You Can Help

Just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, flames broke out on the East side of Napa Valley near our family winery. As heat, dry conditions, and high winds prevail, the fast-moving Glass Fire has brought with it devastation not only in Napa county, but also for our...

Los Carneros – The Valley’s Coolest Sibling P

Rewind back to 1981, Napa Valley is established as America's second AVA. An AVA, or American Viticulture Area, is considered a specific wine-grape growing region that is distinguished by the unique soil, topography, and climate offered by the appellation. Within an...

Narrow Your Customer Gap While Widening Your Business Gap P

What is the Business Gap?   I’ve written about creating a gap between your company and your competition.  This is how most businesses judge their success in their relationship to competitors.  If you were widening the gap, it meant that you were outdistancing the...

Make Your Social Media Posts Engaging and Conversational

To Be Effective Your Social Media Posts Must Be Engaging   I’m sure that you’ve already heard that your posts need to be written in a style that is  “conversational”.  You may not understand why it is important to do this.  Your posts are telling your story and...

Name Ten Reasons That Your Customers Do Business With You

Can You Give Me Ten Reasons to do Business With You?   It’s a very valid question that you should ask yourself.  Can you give me ten reasons I should do business with you or your company?  I’m talking about good reasons that have substance and are unique....

3 Types of Customers Who Will RAVE About Your Business

3 Types of Customers Will Talk About Your Business, While 1 Type Never Will   Have you ever wondered why some companies consistently earn free publicity from customers who gush about them?  While many brands exist in relative obscurity wishing that they would be...

Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu Recipe and Wine Pairing *

The Beckstoffer Pinot Noir bursts with big, bold notes of tart cherry-structurally robust, but with elegance, power, and an unforgettable finish. This wine begs to be tamed with a food pairing that is equally bold, yet elegant. With less fat and more robust flavor...
The Balance of Harvest

The Balance of Harvest

It's that special time of year that wine growers both yearn and stress for: harvest season. "What can be so stressful about harvest?" you might ask. To sum it up quite simply, your entire year's worth of work is determined by making the right decisions during harvest....

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Keeping it Green and Clean

Keeping it Green and Clean

As a winery that prides itself on crafting single-vineyard, small production wines, we take our commitment to the land seriously. After all, we can’t create these exclusive wines without starting in a vineyard first. Our view of wine growing has… Read more Keeping it...

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Celebrating Remarkable Women

In the true spirit of International Women's Day, Kim is on the road, working to lift up other women doing spectacular things. Read more Celebrating Remarkable Women › The post Celebrating Remarkable Women appeared first on Markham Vineyards.

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Deconstructed Albondigas

Recipe Date: July 12th, 2020 Difficulty: Easy Measurements: Imperial (US) Deconstructed Albondigas 4 cups Beef Broth 4 cups Chicken Broth 2 Large cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz) 2 Large cans diced tomatoes 1 lb Ground beef 1 lb Spicy sausage 2 Heads of cabbage, cored...

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The Colors of Sparkling: White, Rosé, and Red

The Colors of Sparkling: White, Rosé, and Red

Some days call for a white. Certain nights suggest a red. And there are many times to revel in rosé. So here’s a little insight into how Mumm Napa’s white, rosé, and red sparkling wines are made to bring out the very best in every grape, so that you can bring out the...

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Make Your Own Flower Ice Bucket Centerpiece

Make Your Own Flower Ice Bucket Centerpiece

Making a flower ice bucket is easy! And it’s the perfect DIY centerpiece for entertaining and keeps your Mumm Napa sparkling wine cold.  Steps: Put a smaller bucket, filled with rocks, inside a larger bucket (Hint: The distance between the two buckets will be the...

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The Mummosa: A Spring Brunch Favorite

The Mummosa: A Spring Brunch Favorite

Admittedly, we like sparkling wine best when it’s paired with only a flute. But a well-crafted Mimosa is a close second. It can turn even an average morning meal into a sparkling shared occasion. That’s why it’s become a brunch time standard all over the world. And it...

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Personalize Sparkling Wine and Cheese Night

Personalize Sparkling Wine and Cheese Night

In addition to impressing your guests with our delicious Mumm Napa sparkling wines, you can dress up your table with custom cutting boards created by….YOU!  A Fabulous Fete shares her easy steps to create your own DIY board perfect for wine and cheese night. Write out...

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How the IAA Vineyard & Winery Association Works for Your Business…

You can try to improve your chances to be seen on a potential customers search by spending a lot of money on Search Engine Optimization (SEO), or have a large budget to spend on Google adwords and hope for better placement of your site on a search.

IAA Vineyard & Winery Association membership is the inexpensive alternative to help more customers find and connect to your business.

For as little as 27 cents a day, you can create new “connections” to bring those customers to your business.

IAA Vineyard & Winery Association

The IAA Vineyard & Winery Association helps new customers find your business.  You can START TODAY FOR FREE by either claiming your business listing on our site or you can create your new business listing.

 

“Membership provides a unique way for me to connect to new customers.”

Terry G.

“Extra bookings have given us more profits.”

Tom & Sue M.

More customers have helped our bottom line, giving us more profits.”

Minnie D.

Invest as little as 27 cents a day to create more quality connections to your business website, helping new customers to find your business.

IAA Vineyard & Winery Association

The IAA Vineyard & Winery Association helps new customers find your business.  You can START TODAY FOR FREE by either claiming your business listing on our site or you can create your new business listing.

 

INNOVATION

 

IAA Vineyard & Winery Association membership brings a unique and innovative team approach to connect your business to more new customers.

MARKETING

 

IAA Vineyard & Winery Association membership uses the power of community based marketing to connect your business to more new customers.

GROWTH

 

IAA Vineyard & Winery Association membership uses innovative community marketing to help grow your business through connections to more new customers.

IAA Vineyard & Winery Association

The IAA Vineyard & Winery Association helps new customers find your business.  You can START TODAY FOR FREE by either claiming your business listing on our site or you can create your new business listing.

 

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