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Co-Founder and CMO, Sommly
Austin
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Biography
Co-Founder at Sommly, the world's wine marketplace. I primarily write about the wine, wine industry trends, marketing, and technology. Marketer by trade. Texas MBA & Union College BA.
Wine And Technology , Wine Industry Trends , Marketing
Soccer, Dodgeball
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By Erik Wagner| Sommly@ Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country is the beautiful Driftwood Estate Winery, an embodiment of Texas terroir encapsulated in wine bottles since 1998. Sara and I were honored to accept the invitation to explore the Driftwood Estate Winery’s 18-acre property and taste some of their award-winning wines. The story of Driftwood Estate Winery is incomplete without mentioning Gary Elliott, a former pilot who traded his wings for vines in the late ’90s to pursue his vinous dream.
By Erik Wagner| Sommly@ When one thinks of the United States’ wine-producing regions, Napa Valley, Sonoma, and the Willamette Valley might come to mind. But the Texas Hill Country? Absolutely. Especially when it comes to the Texas Heritage Vineyard. I recently had the privilege of participating in an exclusive online tasting event. Sommly’s co-founder, Sara Wagner, and I were introduced to an impressive lineup of wines, reflecting the heart and soul of Texan winemaking.
By Erik Wagner| Sommly@ Sommly invited to Golden Ticket program with Capital Factory. Austin, Texas based incubator and venture capital firm Capital Factory has extended an invitation to Sommly to join their “Golden Ticket” program. The program is designed to provide startups with the resources and support they need to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape. Sommly, a direct-to-consumer social marketplace, is one of the latest startups to be selected for the program.
Company Info
Sommly
Coming soon...the World's Wine Marketplace.
Founded: 2021