This post event recap presents the main ideas and actions developed during Fine Minds 4 Fine Wines 2019, an international Think Tank organised by Areni Global and dedicated to the Future of Fine Wine. With a focus on how we can ” Think-Share-Build and Shape” the future, we gathered 70 thought-leaders and forward thinkers, bringing together expertise from within the Fine Wine ecosystem as well as from diverse fields such as geopolitics, tech, finance and science.
Future Technology Series: The Future Technology in Wine Report
On April 25th, Pauline Vicard, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to participate in the London Technology Club’s second Future Technology Series event featuring Wine. Topics included technology used to support older methods of grape production with Apps able to monitor weather conditions affecting vines, technology to tackle counterfeiting and monitor storage conditions whilst wines are in transit, as well as insights into how our senses affect the overall experience of wine.
The Global Wine Database: Gathering Information
A central database for wine, controlled by producers. GWDB was built to complement crowd sourced data and provide a well rounded outlook at all the wine produced on the planet.
Jordan Winery : Video-Centered Customer Engagement Strategy
Investing in consistency, community, and communications, Jordan Winery is crushing their content marketing with video.
Nimber: the Rise of Crowdshipping Platforms
Crowdshipping: delivery of goods by non-professionals tapping into existing travel routes.
Nimber is a community delivery solution that connects people who need to send something with someone going that way, anyway. By working together as a community we can make shipping easier, sustainable, cost-effective and friendly.
The Redhen Collective: A New Financial Paradigm for the Wine Industry
RedHen Collective is dedicated to embodying a new wine economy of gratitude, collaboration, transparency & regenerative ecology. We are unique in that we pay farmers first, share equity with employees, and are propelled by regenerative impact investments of every size.
The Power of Moderation
Around the world, the wine industry is beginning to talk about moderation, health, and self care. These are just two of the organizations driving change.
Jackson Family Wines and Tesla: Creating Transversal Partnerships
JFW was the first wine company to install Tesla’s stationary energy storage systems, and is currently one of Tesla’s largest installations. The batteries are installed at six wineries throughout California, including Kendall-Jackson in Sonoma and Napa, La Crema and Stonestreet in Sonoma, and Carmel Road in Monterey.
Familia Torres: Planting for Tomorrow
In light of the gradual and undeniable rise in temperature, in 2007 Bodegas Torres decided to take an even more active and decisive role in protecting the planet and the environment. The fight against climate change became a defining aspect of this mission.
The Borderless Wine Alliance
Wine transcends borders and bridges cultures, and the Borderless Wine Alliance is determined to write new wine routes, promoting and showcasing diversity and inclusivity every step of the way.
Where Are the Women Who Look Like Me?
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm
“In 2018, I shouldn’t have to bring a chair. I should be invited to the meal in my own seat.” — Julia Coney