I just returned from a week at Vinexpo, one of the biggest wine fairs in Europe. It was very productive and I've made a bunch of new contacts and deals. However, WiFi failed completely making communication almost impossible and preventing attending wine businesses from fully taking advantage of the event. In the age of connectivity, where basically every … Continue reading Why wine events really need Internet (and How Vinexpo Failed)
Heading to Italy for TerroirVino
I'll be spending the next few days in Italy, more precisely in Milan and Genoa. After 3 days discovering Milan I'll head to Genoa to attend TerroirVino 2011 and its side activities including the Vinix Unplugged Unconference, where I'll be talking about the AVIN. It will be a pleasure to spend some time with my … Continue reading Heading to Italy for TerroirVino
Back to School at Cantina da Estrela
I've had the pleasure of visiting the Cantina da Estrela restaurant twice before, attending wine related events. This time I came here wanting to have lunch as a normal client and discovered that the experience is well worth the visit. In one sentence Go to this restaurant if you love good comfort food, if you're interested in eating … Continue reading Back to School at Cantina da Estrela
Andre Ribeirinho 