Discovering the Best Wines to Celebrate Your Business Milestones

Business milestones need to be celebrated because you and your team worked hard for them. It doesn’t matter if you hit a new high in sales or you reached several years in business, there is always cause for celebration when you’re in business.

And a lovely bottle of wine is the perfect way to mark these important events. But the question is: what type of wine do you need for a celebration? According to sommeliers, a lot of entrepreneurs walk into their restaurant not knowing exactly what wine to order for celebrations. Here are some suggestions that you should remember:

• Chardonnay for closed deals

You worked on this deal for a long time. You did your research, created the best presentation and negotiated your heart out. So when you finally signed that contract and shook the hand of your client, of course, you’re overfilled with joy. So why not celebrate with a bottle of Chardonnay wine? With its sweet and floral notes, you can say cheers to your sweet deal and pair this wine with some cold cuts and rich cheeses. 

• A classic red for hitting your monthly sales target

It’s been a tough few months with your sales charts seeing red most of the time. Your team has been working nonstop to turn things around and finally, you’re seeing that green flag on your sales chart for the first time. Of course, this should be cause for celebration and what better drink to toast with than a bottle of classic red wine. The combination of earthiness, sweetness and a hint of spice will surely make this success a lot sweeter, especially when shared with your team.

• Pinot noir for when you made headlines

These days, it’s so hard to get publicity for your business because of the stiff competition. But when you do make headlines because someone has good words to say about your business, you have to celebrate. After all, you worked hard to get here. And there’s no better wine to celebrate such an event than a bottle of Pinot Noir. This wine isn’t only chic and classy, but it’s also created to impress and make a statement. 

• Sauvignon blanc for when investors start to notice you

When you started this business, you had to knock on the doors of investors trying to convince these people to put their money into your business. You’ve had many presentations, met up with many potential investors and worked night and day just to win their hearts. It was a long hard road but after a few years of trying to make it, you’ve finally established your business enough that investors are slowly knocking on your door instead of you knocking on theirs. This is a huge milestone, for sure, and you have to celebrate it with a bottle of Sauvignon blanc – smooth and slightly acidic to hit you on the right spots. 

No matter how big or small, every business achievement is something to be proud of. And when they do happen, make sure that you have a bottle or two in stock so all you have to do is pop one open and share them with the people who work as hard as you to make your business successful.

At the end of the day, it’s all about celebrating these wins, and you can never go wrong with a bottle of classic red, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and even champagne. Oh, and do not forget to include some cold cuts, cheeses and nuts in the mix for the perfect wine pairings.