Ep 150

What does it really look like behind those beautiful wine photos you see online?

In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Daenitz, a wine industry photographer and marketing strategist based in Santa Barbara wine country. Heather shares how she went from studying viticulture and working in vineyard management to launching her business, Craft & Cluster, where she now helps small wineries connect with their audiences through authentic behind-the-scenes photography and marketing strategies.

Heather shares what harvest actually feels like at 3 a.m., why grapes are picked at night, and the reality behind those dreamy sunrise vineyard shots. She also dives into why she chooses to work with small wineries, what consumers often misunderstand about wine pricing, and how many hands touch the wine before it reaches your glass.

So, if you are ready to see your glass of wine with a little more context and a lot more appreciation then this episode is for you.

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Connect with Heather:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craftandcluster

The Wine Marketing Field Guide - https://www.winemarketingfieldguide.com/

Pour Memories Podcast - https://www.pourmemories.com/

Episode Highlights:

How Heather found her way into wine
From vineyard work to wine photography
How Craft and Cluster began
Why small wineries need marketing support
What harvest at 3 a.m. really looks like
Why grapes are picked at night
The reality behind romantic wine photos
The people behind every bottle
Why wine costs what it does

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