No doubt, the wine industry has seen it's challenges over the last couple of years. From tornadoes to earthquakes to widespread flooding to deadly wildfires, the wine country has endured just about every natural disaster.

And what makes this industry so unique, instead of looking at each other as competitors, we reach out and support our neighbors, whether that's to share a pump, a forklift or some extra hands to get that last bin of grapes crushed. It's an unspoken 'thank you' that the industry shares and it's a great example of raw human emotion and compassion at work that is both exhilarating and humbling.

Like all of you, our industry has been effected once again in a way that not many of us have ever- nor ever want to again. What we can do is stay connected and show the love and unwavering support for our favorite businesses, whether that right down the street or across the country. And for many of our properties we work with, that support not only helps them emotionally, but also helps them keep employees on the payroll where many are like family members to them.

Today, we're dedicating our blog to help us in showing support for your favorite tasting room. And to do so, we've come up with 5 simple ways that can be as simple as sharing a story about the day you first discovered your favorite property on their social media channel to paying it forward by purchasing gift cards. The choice is simple and it takes just a few clicks or taps to bring a smile to someone's day.

1. Call Them, Say Hello or Post a Message on Their Social Meda!

One of the easiest and often overlooked is a simple phone call to perhaps that wine educator that made your last visit extra special or share a personal story about the last bottle you shared on their social media channel! Best of all, this way of showing your support costs nothing!

2. Book Your Summer Visit Now

With all that time on your hands, why stop daydreaming and start planning that weekend getaway to wine country, now? And it couldn't be any easier since you can always conveniently reschedule right online, 24/7/365.

3. Join a Virtual Tasting Experience
We've made it really easy to locate your favorite tasting rooms that are offering the convenience of safely placing an order online and scheduling your curbside pickup without a fuss. The bonus is that you'll get to show your support in person and give them a big thumbs up! 

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4. Buy Online, Schedule Curbside Pickup
We've made it really easy to locate your favorite tasting rooms that are offering the convenience of safely placing an order online and scheduling your curbside pickup without a fuss. The bonus is that you'll get to show your support in person and give them a big thumbs up!

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5. Buy a Gift Card -or- Gift Someone Special a Gift Card
Last but not least, buy purchasing a gift card you can either gift it to yourself or use to to introduce that special someone to your favorite wines. These make for the perfect gifts for a birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day or simply for just being there in time of need. In fact, there really doesn't need to be an occasion at all to share your favorites while also showing support for your favorite brands.Sounds like a win-win-wine to us!