I've had both Final Girl and Cote of Paint at Garagiste Solvang in 2025. I remember specifically the Cote Sangiovese, well made, delicious, I always try Sangiovese when given the chance. Final Girl, Anna and I talked for a longer period of time, she's doing several wines of quality as well. Had no idea about the tasting room vibes or anything or the pinball event at Cote. I like them both.
Movies on the wall, darts, cornhole, you name it, wine should be doing it and likely with a beer partner. Meet your customers where they're at, but that's my whole gig. No tasting room, it's a crutch.
Love this idea, alas there aren't any video arcades here in Vienna. But the good news is me and 49 other wine growers are hosting a pop-up wine bar in a hipster coffee shop in Paris from 1-21 February. Free wine every night from 18hr to midnight. It's a great opportunity to blind taste 10 different Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings, not to mention Zweigelt and Blaufrankish. Details here https://www.kapitelzwei.wine/popup-wine-bar
I've had both Final Girl and Cote of Paint at Garagiste Solvang in 2025. I remember specifically the Cote Sangiovese, well made, delicious, I always try Sangiovese when given the chance. Final Girl, Anna and I talked for a longer period of time, she's doing several wines of quality as well. Had no idea about the tasting room vibes or anything or the pinball event at Cote. I like them both.
Movies on the wall, darts, cornhole, you name it, wine should be doing it and likely with a beer partner. Meet your customers where they're at, but that's my whole gig. No tasting room, it's a crutch.
My thoughts exactly: anywhere one might enjoy beer is a great place to enjoy wine
Insightful and fantastically relevant!
Thanks!
Love this idea, alas there aren't any video arcades here in Vienna. But the good news is me and 49 other wine growers are hosting a pop-up wine bar in a hipster coffee shop in Paris from 1-21 February. Free wine every night from 18hr to midnight. It's a great opportunity to blind taste 10 different Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings, not to mention Zweigelt and Blaufrankish. Details here https://www.kapitelzwei.wine/popup-wine-bar
Love to hear it!