Wine Industry Sales Symposium

Michael Wangbickler at Wine Industry Sales Symposium

The 2023 Wine Industry Sales Symposium, presented by Wine Industry Network (WIN), proved to be an unparalleled platform for learning, networking, and charting the course towards success in the dynamic world of wine sales to its attendees. The one-day educational conference featured wine industry experts speaking on all aspects of sales and marketing, including 3-Tier…

Hello Grappa! – A New York Minute

Grappa lovers get an education at Hello Grappa! Days  From June 14 to 16, 2023 in New York City, Balzac administered and managed a series of educational marketing events for the traditional Italian spirit Grappa at Hello Grappa! Days 2023. Grappa is experiencing a resurgence of interest due to its sustainability (it’s made from grape…

Kvevri - Georgian Wine

Balzac in Georgia – Original Wine Country

Last month (July 2023), agency president Michael Wangbickler was in Tbilisi, Georgia. The purpose of the trip was to conduct a day-long workshop on wine marketing and wine tourism. This was supported by a number of meetings with top officials and winery owners. Throughout the week, both Eter Gorgiladze (our expert in Georgia) and Mike…

Michael Wangbickler and Paul Wagner

Balzac Communications & Marketing Announces Management Changes

Paul Wagner retires and Michael Wangbickler takes title of President Napa, CA (August 31, 2017) – Balzac Communications & Marketing, a leading craft food and beverage marketing communications agency, announced today that Paul Wagner has stepped down as President of the company and relinquished the title to current Chief Executive Officer Michael Wangbickler. Wagner will take…