Notes from the cellar

Profit Is a Creative Constraint (And That’s a Good Thing)

Profit Is a Creative Constraint (And That’s a Good Thing)by: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 01/09/2025

Profit isn’t the enemy of creativity. A reflection on how structure, discipline, and financial clarity protect craft and build lasting wine businesses.

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Profit Is a Creative Constraint (And That’s a Good Thing)

Visibility Is Not Vanity. It’s Leadership.

Visibility Is Not Vanity. It’s Leadership.by: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 01/08/2025

Visibility isn’t vanity. It’s leadership. A guide for northern winemakers on tastings, storytelling, and positioning wines with confidence.

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Visibility Is Not Vanity. It’s Leadership.

From Grower to Maker: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

From Grower to Maker: Turning Challenges into Opportunitiesby: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 01/07/2025

When grape contracts disappear, new paths open. How growers can turn fruit into finished products and reclaim value through fermentation.

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From Grower to Maker: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Behind the Work - Alexandra

Behind the Work - Alexandraby: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 01/03/2025

A reflection on my journey through wine and cider production, and the principles that guide my work with founders building aligned, sustainable operations.

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Behind the Work - Alexandra