The Grape & Ale Uncorks Technology with the Addition of the WineStation Legendary Retailer Adds Try Before You Buy Options for Savvy and Novice Buyers
March 11, 2013 - The Grape & Ale on Oak Island, NC is introducing the WineStation to its customers and opening the doors to innovative sampling while implementing a sound business solution and profit center.
CAMPBELL, CA, March 13, 2013
The WineStation is the world's first automated temperature-controlled, wine dispensing and preservation system, providing a serving solution and unique try before you buy opportunity for both the discerning to novice wine consumers.For the first time, guests are able to experience, using the WineStation, a broad range of featured wines in taste, half or full glass options invoking a memorable exploration and experience. The Thermo-Electric cooling system and 60 day preservation capabilities of the WineStation assure that each wine is pristine in taste with every pour.
The Grape & Ale will feature four wines for customers to engage in on a daily basis, changing the face of what consumers have the ability to taste and influencing the way they make their purchases. Currently featured are 2010 Shea Estate, Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (94 pts. WS); 2010 Larkin Cabernet Franc; k04 Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco (93 pts. WE, WS, and WA); and 07 Numanthia (94 pts. WA).
"The partnership with The Grape & Ale was a perfect pairing of companies dedicated to creating extraordinary consumer experiences. The WineStation will allow them to stand out from the competition while introducing smart business solutions," said Nick Moezidis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and co-founder of Napa Technology.
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's and food service industries as a new 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 The Grape & Ale
The Grape & Ale opened July 2008 in Southport, NC. In June 2010, the business was relocated to Oak Island, NC by owners Candace & Jim Hobbs. The Grape & Ale features a wide variety of wines and craft brews from around the globe. From the casual wine or brew enthusiast to the wine or brew aficionado, you'll be sure to find a large selection to tickle your pallet. The WineStation can be found at their location at 8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC. Their business hours are Monday-Thursday: 11 am - 6pm, Friday 11 am - 7 pm, Saturday 11 am- 6 pm.
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Candace Hobbs
910.933.4384
Napa Technology, LLC is a designer and manufacturer of Intelligent Dispensing Solutions for wine that ensures optimum freshness with each pour. The company's breakthrough product, WineStation , is designed to drive revenues and maximize the profitability of each bottle. WineStation has been adopted by hospitality, entertainment and foodservice industries as a new way to serve, preserve and capitalize on the value of available customer preference data.