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The restaurant industry is flourishing most when savvy restaurateurs invest in improving their operations. Every restaurant has its own unique set of challenges but adding a robust wine program to the list can throw a chink in the chain. From storing wine bottles to preserving the opened product, this can pose a challenge for evenRead more

The grocery industry is a tough business. It’s an industry that saw a 29.4% increase in store openings in 2018 (JLL’s 2019 Grocery Tracker) and the playing field has become more and more competitive as giants like Whole Foods, Walmart, and Target slash prices to unbeatable levels. The online sector also adds a level ofRead more

Summer is just around the corner, which means more weddings, parties, weekend getaways, and more time spent drinking wine overall. Here are the Top 5 Summer Wine Trends on everybody’s radar for 2019 and how you can incorporate these trends into your wine program today.   Vegan Wine Don’t be surprised to hear your guestsRead more

As we predicted earlier this year, providing self-serve options is a trend continuing to grow in the hospitality industry. Many restaurants and hotels are starting to bypass traditional service offerings like checking guests in and out of rooms, or skipping the ordering process at restaurants and opting for self-service kiosks where guests can perform theseRead more

Sommeliers are essential not just to the world of wine, but to the hospitality industry as a whole. Having a sommelier on staff is another way to add value to your guests’ experience, in addition, to help to boost your wine profits. Napa Technology has invested in the growth and development of sommeliers through ourRead more

Gone are the days where the standard “Business Center” gets passing marks from the business community. We have entered the age where expectations of the tech and amenities offered in these rooms are at an all-time high. Business patrons want to see “smart” technologies that are cutting edge and operate quicker. Thus we enter theRead more

WineStation is the #1 provider of the most effective intelligent wine preservation and dispensing technology in North America. Are you aware of the dozens of unique features that make WineStation the top-choice for so many businesses? From top-of-the-line security features to easy maintenance and operation, WineStation is your go-to preservation unit. Read on to discoverRead more

Napa Technology is expanding, and the WineStation is found in more and more businesses and locations every year. We decided to take a look back at our impact in 2018 on our clients, their guests and the industry as a whole. We were impressed by just how much wine we are helping our customers save!Read more

Automation is everywhere we look and is on the rise for 2019 – particularly in the hospitality industry. As consumers begin to integrate smart technologies, the “Internet of Things” (IoT), artificial intelligence, (AI) and numerous automated processes into their daily lives, they begin to expect these same commodities outside of the home where they dine,Read more

The holiday season can be a perilous time for your guests and subsequently your staff. Travel delays, cancelled flights, lost luggage, and family dynamics can send even the calmest person’s nerves into overdrive.  And with holiday stress, comes increased expectations from your guests. In addition to some much-needed relief, many consumers also want to indulge andRead more