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15+ Years of Helping Wine Brands Grow

I partner with wineries, wine businesses and consumers to build strategies that work — grounded in deep expertise and real industry relationships. 

Vineyard at Sunset

About Me

Each glass of wine is an adventure. A story waiting to be shared. 

A self-professed wine nerd, Aliye (ah-LEE-ah) is a consultant based in Napa, California, specializing in the unique nuances of the wine industry. Most marketing consultants learn the wine industry; I grew up in it, working with LVMH, Opus One, Millesima, Wine Access, and some of the industry's most respected names. 

Credentials

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Services

Work in Action

From Ashes to Hope:

Napa Stands with LA

Created the marketing and communication strategy for a brand new charity auction. We started with no budget and, in 8 weeks, raised $500,000 for LA Wildfire Relief. 

"As part of our business launch of Selling Wine Strategies, we realized we needed a brand logo that was distinct and spoke to our focus in the industry.  Aliye created a beautiful logo for us that does just that!  Not only is her creative style wonderful, but her focus and understanding of the wine industry coupled with her professionalism, makes Aliye the perfect creative partner to have for any business!"

Bronwen Hanes, Co-Founder

Selling Wine Strategies

Cellar Notes

Thoughts on wine, marketing, and the business of both — from a self-professed wine nerd in Napa.

Posts

The Inbox Grind 

What NOT to do with email

I’ve worked in email for most of my professional career — in fact, I’ve twice run email programs for daily offer businesses. And I find the puzzle that is a successful email program fascinating.​

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What the wine industry gets wrong about hospitality 

Napa built its reputation not only on fine wine but on hospitality, and wine regions around the world have followed in its footsteps.

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I just had to share the magic...

It’s been a while since I’ve done this: sat down to write about a wine experience.

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Let's Talk About Your Project

Every project starts with a 30-minute conversation. No pitch, no pressure. 

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408.489.6272

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