Put Your Wine on the Map
Finding sustainable wine just got easier. Help customers find yours.
The new SIP Certified Wine Finder (sneak peak!) launches in early March. Make sure your wines are on the map!
To be featured in our promotional efforts, please send your completed template to whitney@vineyardteam.org by February 25.
Here’s how to participate:
Use the Wine Finder Excel Template to provide your locations based on the type of certification you have:
If You’re a Certified Vineyard and/or Winery
- Winery and/or tasting room(s)
If You Have Certified Wines*^
- Winery and/or tasting room(s)
- Restaurants and wine bars
- Grocery stores and wine shops
*Brands are eligible if wines have been certified within the past 3 years
^Retail listings are compliant with Tied-House regulations. See FAQs below for details.
FAQs
Q: Will I violate Tied-House rules by appearing on the map?
A: No—Tied-House Restrictions do not apply to the SIP Certified Wine Finder tool.
Tied-House restrictions apply to beverage alcohol manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Since SIP Certified does not hold any ABC licenses, nor is it paid by, controlled by, or acting as an agent of any licensee; and the tool is factual in nature and does not involve paid placement, preferential treatment, exclusivity, or promotional activity on behalf of licensees, there is no risk to SIP Certified members who appear on the map.
While wine producers are manufacturers, the Wine Finder tool does not belong to you, the licensee. It functions as a consumer information resource showing product availability, free of advertising or inducement. Therefore, you are at no risk by appearing on it.
Q: How do I add my location(s)?
A: Follow these steps:
- Download the Wine Finder Excel Template
- Use a new row for each location
- Enter the location name as it should appear on the map
- Select type of location (tasting room, retailer, wine bar, etc)
- Select available amenities (brand-owned locations only)
- Enter your brands sold at this location, separated by a comma
- Select wine types sold at this location
- Enter location address
- Enter contact info & hours of operation (brand-owned locations only)
- Enter any comments for SIP staff review (comments will not be posted on the Wine Finder)
Questions? Email whitney@vineyardteam.org.
Q: What information do I need to provide?
A: The Template has fields for each of the items below. Please note, some of the items are only needed for brand-owned locations:
- Wine Information:
- Brand name
- Wine type (red, white, sparkling, etc)
- Location Information:
- Location name
- Location type (select from list; eg: winery, restaurant, etc)
- Amenities (Brand-owned locations only; select from list)
- List of Brand’s brands sold at the location
- Brand’s wine types (select from list)
- Location address
- Phone number (Brand-owned locations only)
- Email address (Brand-owned locations only)
- Website (Brand-owned locations only)
- Hours of operation (Mon-Sun) (Brand-owned locations only)
Q: My list of retailers changes often and/or is difficult to obtain. How can I still take advantage of this benefit?
A: Although we recommend it, you don’t need to send us a complete list of every retailer who carries your product.
You may send us a partial list that only includes information you have for:
- Accounts that consistently carry your product(s)
- Local accounts
- Just the ones you know off the top of your head
Q: How often can I update my listings?
A: As often as you’d like! We’ll prompt all members once every quarter to send updated information, but you may send in a new completed template as often as you need.