Services & Collaborations
Leveraging deep expertise in wine analysis and technology to provide tailored services for wine professionals, collectors, and enthusiasts. Our approach emphasizes credibility, analytical rigor, and practical outcomes.
Private Tastings & Educational Frameworks
Structured comparative tastings using WSET-aligned methodology to develop systematic evaluation skills. Sessions include custom tasting materials, regional maps, and comprehensive analytical frameworks. Specialized areas include terroir analysis, blind tasting skill development, and vertical producer exploration.
Market Intelligence & Investment Analysis
Research-backed analysis of market trends, investment opportunities, and collection development strategies. Services include portfolio valuation, acquisition planning, climate impact assessment, and emerging region analysis. Includes comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.
Portfolio Positioning & Narrative Development
Strategic positioning for premium wine portfolios based on competitive analysis and authentic differentiation. Services include communication frameworks, sales team training, descriptive language development, and technical content creation for marketing materials. Tailored for importers, distributors, and direct-to-consumer brands.
Wine-Technology Integration
Bridging oenological knowledge with technological innovation. Services include inventory system optimization, data-driven customer segmentation, cellar management platform selection, and digital marketing analysis. Specialized in CRM implementation for wine clubs and direct-to-consumer optimization.
Wine Startup Consulting
Strategic advisory for wine-tech startups and new ventures. Services include business model validation, pitch development, investor materials preparation, and market entry strategy. Specialized in DTC models, subscription services, and tech-enabled wine businesses.
Client Testimonials
The structured tasting methodology introduced a level of analytical rigor that transformed how our team describes and positions wines. The technical frameworks have been invaluable for sales training.
The portfolio analysis provided exactly the data-driven insights we needed without unnecessary fluff. The climate adaptation recommendations have directly influenced our acquisition strategy.
The wine-tech integration consultation saved us months of trial and error. The systematic approach to our inventory system has improved efficiency by 40% while enhancing our customer experience.
About the Founder
GrapeIndex was founded by a WSET Level 3 certified professional with over a decade of experience in wine analysis and technology leadership. Combining expertise in structured tasting protocols with a background in tech startups, our approach emphasizes analytical rigor and practical business outcomes.
Currently accepting limited engagements.