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06/03/2026

Most wineries know exactly what they pay for wine, shipping, and inventory. Payment processing? That's often a different story. Hidden fees, annual charges, PCI costs, maintenance fees, reporting fees, and separate accounts can make it difficult to understand what you're actually paying.

OrderPort Payments, powered by Stripe, takes a simpler approach.

✅ No PCI compliance fees
✅ No annual fees
✅ No monthly maintenance fees
✅ No reporting access fees
✅ No hardware usage fees
✅ Straightforward pricing that's easier to understand

The result? Less complexity, more transparency, and a clearer picture of your processing costs.

Think you may be paying more than you realize? Our team can provide a complimentary rate analysis to compare your current processor and estimate potential savings. Reach out to learn more about OrderPort Payments and request a complimentary cost comparison.

06/02/2026

At Frichette Winery on Red Mountain, hospitality is all about creating memorable experiences and meaningful connections. Founded by husband-and-wife team Greg and Shae Frichette, the winery combines premium Washington wines, stunning views, and a team of self-proclaimed "Wine Edutainers" who make learning about wine approachable, engaging, and fun.

From their popular Mystery Wine Challenge and barrel tastings to immersive harvest experiences, Frichette Winery invites guests to experience wine in a way that feels interactive, educational, and unforgettable.

One of their favorite OrderPort features? Customer Alerts.
"Hospitality is in the details, and this feature helps us make guests feel genuinely seen, welcomed, and cared for."

Whether it's remembering a guest's favorite rosé, celebrating personal milestones, or making sure a four-legged friend gets a treat from the Pooch Pantry, Frichette Winery proves that exceptional hospitality goes far beyond the glass.

Give them a follow and learn more about what makes this Red Mountain destination so special:

06/01/2026

Your highest-converting sales channel might not be your website or your email list. It's your phone. 📞

Phone outreach still works; especially when it's warm, personal, and tied to a real story (not a cold script).

Here are the 5 steps to building a phone sales program that drives DTC revenue without feeling pushy or transactional.

Save this for your next team meeting. Your club members will thank you. 🍇

05/28/2026

Printer disconnects during a busy tasting room or restaurant rush can slow down service fast.

CloudPRNT technology helps wineries create a more reliable printing setup with stronger connectivity, faster ticket delivery, and fewer interruptions across tasting rooms, kitchens, and bars.

From receipts to kitchen tickets, smoother printing means smoother operations for both staff and guests.

✔ Faster ticket delivery
✔ Fewer disconnects
✔ Better multi-station connectivity
✔ Improved restaurant & kitchen workflows

It’s not just a printer upgrade. It’s a more dependable way to support daily winery operations.

05/25/2026

Built on friendship, service, and a lifelong connection to the land, Bella Luna Estate Winery is creating wines with story, purpose, and personality in every bottle. Founded by veterans Kevin Healey and Sherman Smoot, this Paso Robles winery brings together small-batch dry-farmed winemaking with a deeply personal guest experience.

“This Memorial Day, we’re especially mindful of the sacrifices made by so many, and proud to carry forward a legacy shaped by service and resilience.” - Bella Luna Estate Winery

From their meaningful Fighter Pilot Red to Italian varietals like Sangiovese and Barbera, Bella Luna reflects both tradition and the spirit of the Central Coast. We also love how they use OrderPort to stay connected with their wine club community while creating a smooth, personalized customer experience. 🍷

Follow along: https://hubs.ly/Q04hmv7g0

05/24/2026

Tomorrow is National Wine Day 🍷How are you celebrating?

Wine has always been about more than what’s in the glass. It’s about the moments wineries create: the conversations in the tasting room, the bottles shared with friends, the clubs and communities that keep customers coming back year after year.

For wineries, every interaction matters. The brands growing today are the ones turning hospitality, storytelling, and customer experience into something people want to be part of.

Cheers to the wineries continuing to innovate, connect, and grow the future of wine.

05/21/2026

Happy Chardonnay Day 💛🍇 From tasting room pours to wine club favorites, Chardonnay continues to be one of the wines that brings people together and keeps customers coming back.

Today is a great reminder that every bottle has the opportunity to create connection, conversation, and loyalty, especially when the experience around it feels personal, seamless, and memorable.

Here’s to the wineries turning great wine into lasting customer relationships every day. Cheers to Chardonnay Day. ✨

05/20/2026

Most wineries invest in their tools. The best wineries also invest in their people.
That is why we are excited to highlight our partner, WISE Academy. 🍷

WISE Academy helps winery teams strengthen hospitality, sales conversations, customer engagement, and tasting room confidence through wine industry specific education and training.

Because better guest experiences do not happen by accident. They happen when your team feels prepared, knowledgeable, and confident in every interaction.

Better Tools. Better Wineries. Better Hospitality.

Learn more about WISE Academy:

Learn & build wine industry professional skills through virtual & in person classes, training, mystery shopping, & custom coaching with WISE.

05/19/2026

Most wineries post content. Fewer connect that content to actual membership growth. The difference? Moving away from awards, scores, and generic "family-owned" language: toward people, process, moments, and experiences.

Here are 6 content types proven to move followers closer to joining your club. Which one are you already doing?

Drop a 🍷 in the comments if you've tried behind-the-scenes content. We want to hear what's working!

05/18/2026

Your customers are checking their email every day. The question is: is your messaging working together to drive stronger relationships and repeat sales?

Join our next Vantage Master Class: Connected Marketing
Built exclusively for OrderPort customers who want to create more intentional communication through email marketing systems that actually work together.

Learn how to build coordinated campaigns, strengthen customer engagement, and turn everyday outreach into more connected, repeatable growth.

📅 May 28 | 10am PST
🔗 Register: Current OrderPort Customers Only - Please check your emails!