The GlassNotes Journal

Insights on wine marketing, copy, and the trade.

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The Wine Importer's Catalogue Prep Checklist

Everything that needs to happen before your next catalogue goes to print — including the copy tasks most teams leave until the last week.

28 April 2026·7 min read
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AI for Wine Marketing: What It Can and Can't Write

A clear-eyed look at where AI wine copy works well, where it fails, and how to use it without producing output that embarrasses you.

27 April 2026·7 min read
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Côtes du Rhône Marketing Copy: Examples for Every Channel

Côtes du Rhône is one of the most-stocked appellations in the world. Here's how to write copy that makes yours stand out.

26 April 2026·7 min read
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Grenache Tasting Notes: Vocabulary and Examples

A vocabulary guide and tasting note examples for Grenache across its key regions — from Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Priorat to Garnacha from Aragón.

25 April 2026·6 min read
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Natural Wine Marketing: How to Write Copy That Doesn't Sound Like Greenwashing

Natural wine has a language problem. Here's how to write copy that's honest, credible, and doesn't alienate the people you're trying to reach.

24 April 2026·6 min read
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Food Pairing Copy: What to Say on a Menu vs. a Shelf Tag

Food pairing copy is one of the most misused formats in wine marketing. Here's what works in each channel — and what to leave out.

23 April 2026·6 min read
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How Wine Importers Manage Copy for 100+ SKUs

The hidden operational problem in wine importing: what actually happens when you have to produce marketing copy for a portfolio at scale.

22 April 2026·5 min read
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Writing Wine Copy for Three Audiences: Sommelier, Retail, and Trade Buyer

The same wine needs completely different copy depending on who's reading it. Here's how to write for each of the three core wine trade audiences.

21 April 2026·6 min read
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Tasting Note Template for Wine Importers

A copy-ready template for writing professional wine tasting notes — with fill-in fields, worked examples, and format variations by channel.

20 April 2026·6 min read
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How to Write a Wholesale Wine One-Liner

Trade buyers read fast and buy on instinct. Here's how to write the 40-word pitch that gets your wine onto their list.

19 April 2026·6 min read
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Wine Shelf Talker Examples That Actually Sell

What makes a shelf talker work — and what kills it. With real examples across styles, price points, and retail contexts.

18 April 2026·6 min read
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How to Write a Wine Tasting Note (With Examples)

A practical guide for wine importers, distributors, and trade professionals — covering structure, vocabulary, and channel-specific examples.

17 April 2026·6 min read