Alchemy Food & Wine Pours Charleston's Smartest Wine By The Glass
Consumer Demand Prompts Napa Technology Install
CHARLESTON, SC, November 04, 2012
Wine-by-the-glass programs have always been a staple in the restaurant business. But as the need to increase profits, and sophisticated consumers in Charleston, is rapidly changing the way wine is being served. Critical to this movement is a restaurant's ability to serve broad ranges of wines at their peak of freshness and taste, all at the perfect temperature.At Alchemy Food & Wine in Charleston, SC the recent installation of the cutting edge WineStation preservation and pouring system, will allow diners to sample some of the world's finest wines by the glass. The 60 day wine preservation system and its thermo-electric cooling system will assure the wine remains in a pristine environment and provide the perfect pour every time, with zero product waste.
From unique to high end wines, will now be available by the glass. The WineStation will provide guests the ability to experience a range of featured wines in taste (1 oz.), half (2.5 oz.) or full glass (5 oz) options. Both budget savvy for the guest and cost effective for Alchemy).
According to Alchemy Food and Wine President Tim Breckenridge, "Our guests are growing more and more discerning about their wines and demanding unique and high end wines to try by the glass." He/she adds, "We needed the most effective, intelligent wine preservation system that would allow us to provide the smartest glass of wine every time."
As diners cut back on ordering bottles, wines by the glass across the country are catching up to bottle sales because a glass provides the restaurant guest with more opportunity to explore higher priced wines, or indulge in small doses. For the restaurant, it is an opportunity to generate additional revenue and manage inventories while reducing waste.
"A robust wine by the glass list can help restaurants increase revenue by allowing the consumer to taste a higher priced wine that might be cost prohibitive by the bottle," said Nick Moezidis, Napa Technology. He adds, "A wine preservation systems like the WineStation is imperative for any restaurant that wants to have a competitive and cost effective wine program."
Restaurants that have installed a preservation system have increased by the glass revenue by an average of 30 percent.
WHY IS THIS PROFITABLE?
• Americans are developing a more sophisticated palate for wine with the proliferation of wine bars in cities all over the United States.
• Americans are the largest wine consumers in the world.
• With the ability to set and measure the volume for each glass poured, the WineStation reduces waste and theft while keeping the wine pristine for up to 60 days.
• The WineStation keeps the bottle at the perfect temperature for ideal storage eliminating any opportunity for spoilage.
• The AccuServe Smartcard eliminates loss and provides customer and staff reporting, by tracking each glass poured.
About Napa Technology
Napa Technology is the designer and manufacturer of WineStation , an innovative Intelligent Dispensing Solution. WineStation is a breakthrough product designed to drive revenues and maximize the profitability of each bottle. WineStation has been adopted by the hospitality, entertainment, arena and food service industries as an improved way to serve, preserve, increase sales and capitalize on available customer preference data.
About WineStation
WineStation is the first intelligence-based, automated, temperature-controlled wine dispensing and preservation system. The product delivers a "just opened" taste experience for up to 60 days once the bottle has been corked. Enhancing this technology, WineStation reports the trends of popular bottles, sales reporting for both individual servers as well as individual customer preference. The result: good quality wine for the customer and higher profits for the business owner.
Napa Technology , WineStation , Clean-Pour , AccuServe , Intelligent Dispensing System are registered trademarks of Napa Technology LLC.
About Alchemy Food & Wine
Alchemy is all about cultivating creative food inspired by wine, craft beer, and other spirits. Our food is sophisticated yet not stuffy. We have an inviting upscale casual atmosphere in a wonderful island town. Find us at http://www.facebook.com/alchemycharleston or http://www.alchemycharleston.com
245 Seven Farms Dr
Sutie 130
Charleston,SC 29492
843-216-3903