Long form writing about the intersection of Wine, Business and Technology.

Sprinkles of short-form thoughts on start ups, growth, travel, athletic endeavors, baking and more.

Samantha Santaniello Samantha Santaniello

Tech Innovation in the Wine Industry, Pt. 1

In 10 years, the wine industry will look a lot different than it does now. A number of important factors – including the rise of China as the next great wine nation, the global impact of climate change, and the wide-scale embrace of technological change by growers, winemakers and retailers – will continue to shape the wine industry now and in the future.

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Samantha Santaniello Samantha Santaniello

Wine Investing 101

When it comes to investing, people often think about stocks and bonds or tangible properties, houses or apartments. Others think about betting on metals like gold, silver, uranium. Over the last two years, these have been volatile. The good news? Fine Wine Investment isn't suffering a downward turn in profits and remains a reliable source of gains. I’ve outlined my process on how I started investing in fine wine.

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