Northern Virginia Winery Uses Social Media to Thrive in a Tough Economy

Online, February 26, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Taking social media marketing a notch further, Veramar Vineyard of Berryville, VA in association with digital marketing firm 64clicks (www.64clicks.com), extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27'th, 2010. The occasion aims to "to put a face to the blogger" by introducing local Virginia wine to local wine bloggers and reach out to wine enthusiasts nationally and internationally. Bloggers attending the event will have a chance step onto the backstage of winemaking and learn from a family of third-generation winegrowers who carried on a tradition they inherited from the Alps. Join with wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar's local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc, Estate Club Merlot and Estate Club Cabernet Sauvignon.

Despite the recession and the tough economy, it seems more good news are in store for wine enthusiasts. According to the latest issue of the Wine Spectator, the sluggish economy drives wine prices down, and wine lovers are taking advantage of the trend. Now, more than ever wine producers are going out of their way to attract customers with hard to resist deals, and while times like this may be challenging for wine producers, they also highlight the tremendous significance of social marketing and wine blogging in winning new customers. Already a pioneer in social networking, Veramar Vineyard runs two blogs and connects with hundreds of wine enthusiasts on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. Finally, Veramar recognizes the positive power of wine blogging and hopes to get wind under blogger's wings, and inspire them to start a new dialogue about wine, life and beauty!

64clicks is Veramar Vineyard's preferred partner for social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) and web design. The firm helps businesses take advantage of social media marketing particularly in an economic environment where marketing has taken a back seat to more "essential" spending. The websites 64clicks builds help differentiate businesses from the competition and establish them as social media-savvy thought leaders among their peers. In addition, the company helps lift customers' profits with its focus on cost-cutting online advertising and conversion optimization.

While the event targets mostly local bloggers, wine enthusiasts around the world can join the conversation at any time by following @veramarvineyard on Twitter, Facebook or owner Jim Bogaty's blog at 1stwine.blogspot.com.

Note to Bloggers
To book your seat at this limited free wine-tasting event on March 27'th, 2010 at Veramar Vineyard, please tweet "Count me in for Blogger Wine Tasting @veramarvineyard" or send an email to [email protected].

About Veramar Vineyard
Veramar Vineyard is located at 905 Quarry Road, Berryville Virginia in Shenandoah Wine Country. For more information, please call the vineyard at 540-955-5510, or go online to www.veramar.com. For further information about Veramar Vineyard and media interview, please contact Justin Bogaty at 540-955-5510 or email [email protected].

Contact: Justin Bogaty
Phone: 540-955-5510