Category Archives for "Marketing & Media"

Choices and decisions – you can change your 2013

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] This is our final blog of 2012. The end of the year is always a great time to reflect on what has happened in that year and to plan for the […]

Grape Moments: Merry Christmas – 2012 top 6 highlights!

Wow, where did that one go? 2012 nearly finished. And from a Paradise Rescued perspective – what an amazing year it has been. Just before we pass on the festive greetings, I thought it might be nice to share some of the good news stories from Paradise Rescued in 2012…. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left […]

Vine2Wine: Whispers from the Winery….

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] We haven’t written an update from Cardan for a while, so you might be thinking that everything was quiet there. Well it is quiet but there is still plenty happening! Here’s […]

How Twitter helps build brand Paradise Rescued

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] There is a lot of discussion in the wine media of recent regarding the use and effectiveness of Social Media in marketing and selling wine. We aren’t shy about the fact […]

Grape Moments: Cloud9 Cabernet Franc – the 2 big questions!

During our short history, we have gained many wonderful fans, interested supporters and new friends. Meeting so many people has been a great experience. The most frequent two questions that everybody asks are these :- How is the Cloud9 2010 going? Will 2012 be as good? [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” […]

Grape Moments: Bordeaux right bank – Merlot is the magician

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] We have talked a lot about Hourcat Centre lately, our vision for Merlot, the first tiny harvest of Merlot this year and so I thought we should write a blog on this […]

Grape Moments: Bordeaux Wine – the future looks organic

When I saw the enclosed LinkTV video documentary on Bordeaux organic wine, I couldn’t resist sharing it with our fans and wine enthusiasts. The world of wine is changing. And I can’t think of a better way of promoting this than via this video! Organic wine is currently a nice juicy controversial subject in Europe […]

Leadership Lessons from a small Bordeaux Winery

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] We never advertised it but we never hid the fact either. Vintage 2011 did not go to plan. Without sharing all the fun details, basically the quality of wine that we […]

Grape moments: J’adore #CabernetDay

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] A few days after the “big day”, I thought it would be good to reflect our thoughts on the success and sustainability of #CabernetDay. The “after party” talk in the media […]

Building brand Paradise Rescued with Sweet Graphic Design

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Last week, it was fantastic to be up in the beautiful spring sunshine of Brisbane. It was better still to be able to catch up with Tricia Wiles of leading boutique […]