1. MAY 2019

2. PROGRAM VISION: MAY IS OREGON WINE MONTH
Partner with the Oregon brands in your portfolio to transform May into Oregon Wine Month. Take advantage of: Oregon portfolio programming collaboration A concentrated period of increased market support Oregon Wine Board resources such as printed and shipped POS and other marketing support
The Oregon wine industry collaborates every year for Oregon Wine Month in May. The Oregon wineries in your portfolio would like to work together and pool resources to increase the visibility and success of this campaign. By partnering, your business would be able to take advantage of:
-Oregon portfolio programming collaboration
-A concentrated period of increased market support
-Oregon Wine Board resources such as printed and shipped POS and other marketing support
On deck is an update on current Oregon wine trends in the marketplace and a recommendation for how to leverage the 2018 Oregon Wine Month campaign to sell more Oregon wine.

3. INCREASE IN CONSUMER AWARENESS AND SALES
HOW IT WORKS
OWB DISTRIBUTOR PACKAGE
BRAND PROMOTIONS & INCENTIVES
DISTRIBUTOR BUY-IN & SUPPORT
RESTAURANT & RETAIL ENGAGEMENT
INCREASE IN CONSUMER AWARENESS AND SALES

4. WHY OREGON? 1. DRIVE REVENUE WITH A GROWING CATEGORY
Higher average bottle prices result in greater profit per bottle Oregon’s top three varieties have been increasing in popularity across the U.S., producing overall volume growth that outpaces other regions
Average Bottle $ Price (750mL)
Retail Volume % Growth (2017 vs 2016)
17.4%
$16.13
It is likely no surprise that the average bottle price for a bottle of Oregon wine is higher than our neighbors to the north and south. However, what might surprise a few of you is the sales growth Oregon has been experiencing in recent years. Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay – Oregon’s top three varieties – have been increasing in popularity across the U.S., and overall retail sales growth of Oregon wine outpaces other regions. To sum it up, not only are Oregon’s higher average bottle prices resulting in a greater profit per bottle, the market is also demanding more volume than ever before.
$9.87
$6.82
-1.4%
-0.1%
Source: Nielsen Total U.S. All Outlets xAOC + Liquor Plus, 52 w/e

5. WHY OREGON? 2. SELL HIGHLY ACCLAIMED WINES1%
20%
Oregon’s share
of domestic wine production
Oregon’s share of
Wine Spectator’s 90+ scores on domestic wine from
Oregon's value for money shines when compared to wines of similar quality from other top regions.
Oregon is an industry comprised of family-owned, artisan winemakers and winegrowers with about 70% of the wineries in Oregon producing 5,000 cases or less. This anecdote comes to life when you begin to dive deeper into major wine publication quality scores. Despite producing only 1% of the total wine produced in the U.S., wines from Oregon made up 20% of Wine Spectator’s 90+ scores on domestic wine in What’s more, Oregon’s value for money shines when compared to wines of similar quality from other top regions.

6. WHY OREGON? 3. GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT
Affluent wine drinkers like Oregon wine, but cite visibility, availability and awareness as top barriers to purchase. Oregon Wine Month is the perfect opportunity to make new Oregon placements and support them with added programming.
In 2016, the Oregon Wine Board commissioned Full Glass Research to conduct a study to learn more about the way affluent wine drinkers felt about and purchased Oregon wine. This study revealed that these affluent wine drinkers like Oregon wine, but cite visibility, availability and awareness as top barriers to purchase. Oregon Wine Month is the perfect opportunity to raise the visibility of Oregon wine with new placements and to support them with added programming.
Source: Full Glass Research, Wine Opinions Panel, December 2016

7. Eric Asimov, chief wine critic of The New York Times, summarized it best in a piece he wrote this fall called “The Oregon Trail” …

8. INTRODUCING OREGON WINE MONTH
The spring is an exciting time in Oregon! Wine country begins to wake up in April with bud break, less rain and warmer temperatures. By May, we’re ready to party. Oregon Wine Month celebrates the kickoff of the growing season and our favorite time of year.
The Oregon Wine Month program is designed to inspire a concentrated period of market support for Oregon wines across the country.
We celebrate Oregon Wine Month in May because the spring is an exciting time in Oregon! Wine country begins to wake up in April with bud break, less rain and warmer temperatures. It celebrates the kickoff of the growing season and our favorite time of year.

9. OREGON WINE MONTH: WHAT’S ON OFFER?
NATIONALLY AVAILABLE: Digital graphics for customization available by Feb 1 Learn Oregon: Online Oregon Wine Trade Education OWM printed POS shipped to distributor warehouse by April 1 An Oregon wine getaway sweepstakes program for consumers NYC & BOSTON EXCLUSIVE: Cash & Coat Incentive for largest Oregon wine distributors Oregon Wine Trail / Pinot in the City event for trade, media and consumers
The Oregon Wine Board has developed a package of resources that Oregon wineries can offer their distributors across the country to help support their Oregon Wine Month efforts, including providing point of sale materials, customizable graphics, sales force education and a consumer promotional element.

10. CHECK PRESENTER INSERTS
POS MATERIALS: ON-PREMISE
OREGON BY THE GLASS SPECIALS
Argyle
2011 Vintage Brut $7/gl
Phelps Creek
2013 Estate Pinot Gris $7/gl
Stoller
2012 Reserve Chardonnay $8/gl
Brandborg
2011 Benchlands Pinot Noir $8/gl
Winderlea
2012 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir $9/gl
Seven Hills
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon $9/gl
For on-premise accounts, printed table tents can be ordered and shipped directly to the distributor warehouse. Check presenter inserts, menu templates and other graphics will be available at oregonwinemonthtoolkit.org by late winter to download and customize.
TABLE TENTS
CHECK PRESENTER INSERTS
MENU TEMPLATES

11. POS MATERIALS: OFF-PREMISE
BOTTLE NECKERS
CASE CARDS & POSTERS
SKEWER CARDS
Printed POS will be available to participating distributors. Orders will need to be received by March 1 and materials will be shipped to distributor warehouses by April 1. Graphics that can be used for customization will be available for download on oregonwinemonthtoolkit.org by late winter.

12. CONSUMER SWEEPSTAKES PROMOTION
One grand prize winner and guest will spend several days and nights in the vineyards, the kitchens and the company of some of Oregon’s most acclaimed winemakers, chefs and craftspeople for an immersive celebration of Oregon’s wine and food bounty.
Sponsored by the OWB
Incorporated onto POS
Supported by digital campaign in participating markets
To support consumer awareness, the Oregon Wine Board will be offering a consumer sweepstakes to win a trip to Oregon wine country. This will be featured on bottle neckers to help stimulate purchase (although legally, no purchase is necessary to enter) and will run a digital advertising campaign to raise awareness of Oregon Wine Month and this promotion.

13. OREGON WINE EDUCATION
Learn Oregon is a 4-week Oregon wine online education curriculum developed by Bree Boskov MW to train trade members to sell Oregon wine confidently:
A multi-media curriculum will feature video, presentations and maps covering the most important topics in Oregon wine delivered in bite- sized segments
Delivered via throughout March with the opportunity for users to win weekly prizes and giveaways
Will culminate with a 45 minute live (and recorded) webinar lead by Bree Boskov MW
We want your sales force to feel knowledgeable and confident when selling Oregon wine. For distributors participating in Oregon Wine Month, the Oregon Wine Board’s resident Master of Wine will host a webinar in early spring to provide a dive into the major features, qualities and selling points of Oregon wine.

14. 2019 TARGET MARKET: NEW YORK CITY

15. CASH & COAT INCENTIVE IN NYC
OWB will be offering a sales incentive for reps at up to 5 distributors of Oregon wine in NYC. Each distributor package includes:
Grand Prize: $300 cash and a premium Columbia Sportswear Oregon Wine raincoat
Runner-Up: $150 cash
The Fine Print:
To be eligible, distributor must represent at least 10 Oregon brands or 50 Oregon SKUs, submit a promotional plan for Oregon Wine Month and commit to sharing results.
The OWB will work with each distributor individually to set sales requirements that make sense for their portfolio.
Sign up to be considered for the Cash & Coat Incentive by filling out the commitment form on the Oregon Wine Month toolkit.
EXAMPLE

16. OREGON WINE TRAIL: NEW YORK CITY
On May 6, 2019, we’re hitting the trail with 50 Oregon wineries and a handful of friends for a grand happening of Oregonian wine, food and personality. Event will include:
Trade Master Class
Trade and Media Tasting
Ticketed Consumer Tasting
Invite your reps and buyers for a afternoon of education, diverse wines from around Oregon and some unexpected surprises.

17. 2019 TARGET MARKET: BOSTON

18. CASH & COAT INCENTIVE IN BOSTON
OWB will be offering a sales incentive for reps at up to 5 distributors of Oregon wine in Boston. Each distributor package includes:
Grand Prize: $300 cash and a premium Columbia Sportswear Oregon Wine raincoat
Runner-Up: $150 cash
The Fine Print:
To be eligible, distributor must represent at least 10 Oregon brands or 50 Oregon SKUs, submit a promotional plan for Oregon Wine Month and commit to sharing results.
The OWB will work with each distributor individually to set sales requirements that make sense for their portfolio.
Sign up to be considered for the Cash & Coat Incentive by filling out the commitment form on the Oregon Wine Month toolkit.
EXAMPLE

19. PINOT IN THE CITY: BOSTON
On May 2, 2019, Willamette Valley Wineries Association will be hosting Pinot in the City Boston. Event will include:
Trade Master Class
Trade and Media Tasting
Ticketed Consumer Tasting
Invite your reps and buyers for a afternoon of education, wines from across the Willamette Valley.

20. SUMMARY: WHAT’S ON OFFER?
NATIONALLY AVAILABLE: Digital graphics for customization available by Feb 1 Learn Oregon: Online Oregon Wine Trade Education OWM printed POS shipped to distributor warehouse by April 1 An Oregon wine getaway sweepstakes program for consumers NYC & BOSTON EXCLUSIVE: Cash & Coat Incentive for largest Oregon wine distributors Oregon Wine Trail / Pinot in the City event for trade, media and consumers
The Oregon Wine Board has developed a package of resources that Oregon wineries can offer their distributors across the country to help support their Oregon Wine Month efforts, including providing point of sale materials, customizable graphics, sales force education and a consumer promotional element.

21. OREGON WINE PARTNERSHIP
Partner with your Oregon wineries to make Oregon Wine Month successful:
Place focus across entire portfolio on Oregon
Put participating Oregon brands on quota for May
Partner with the brands on sales incentives
Retail programs planned and sold in advance
We can’t have a successful Oregon Wine Month with you and your team. Partner with the Oregon wineries in your portfolio to bring this campaign to life.

22. DISTRIBUTOR COMMITMENT FORM
By Feb. 1, sign the Distributor Commitment Form on the Oregon Wine Month Toolkit to receive communications about ordering POS and other key programming information.
Once we have a program in place, sign on the dotted line by filing out the Distributor Commitment Form on the Oregon Wine Board’s Oregon Wine Month toolkit. This form is very important because it will loop you into the communications around ordering POS and other key programming information.

23. INTERESTED IN MORE OREGON WINE INFO?
Many of the facts, stats and maps that were used in this presentation can be found on the Oregon Wine Resource Studio. The Resource Studio offers customizable, downloadable presentations that can be used for training or sales purposes. If you haven’t already, be sure to check it out!
Visit trade.oregonwine.org for stats, maps, facts and more, including customizable presentations for your sales calls.

24. LET’S SELL MORE OREGON WINE TOGETHER