Summary
In the 2004 movie, Sideways, the leading character, Miles, promotes the beauty of Pinot Noir while denouncing any qualities of Merlot. Sideways became a cult film and the fate of Pinot Noir and Merlot determined. Pinot taking the high road with a 16% rise in sales and Merlot the low with declining sales (binwise).
Oregon, known a Pinot Noir specialists, fared well with the larger Pinot producers and sales are still strong in retail and on premise sales (Binwise). Soil, weather, and topography make Oregon perfect for Pinot Noir. Over 91% of Oregon’s Pinot noir comes from the Willamette Valley. (PDF thing). Three major influences on Oregon Pinot are the variations in vintages due to inclement weather in the spring and fall, vineyard locations, and use of high-quality French oak barrels and longer aging than some winemakers may use. (winefolly).
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While this seems to contribute to its appeal with a diverse, alternative and different approach to winemaking, many wineries are suffering from financial health issues. Now is the time to bump up sales and marketing strategies and capitalize on its reputation for producing high-quality Pinot Noir (binwise). With small marketing adjustments, there is an opportunity for Oregon to strengthen their reputation for premium and super-premium Pinot while gaining significantly greater revenue. Binwise.
Analysis
With increasing competition, Oregon’s marketing is lacking experienced brand strategies and talent, experienced wine industry financial accounting expertise, and leadership that will “ensure the development of our next generation leaders, who can build upon what we have created over the past fifty years”, says Ellen Brittan, Director of Wine Education at Linfield College and Co-owner of Brittan Vineyards.
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