Marketing budgets may be getting leaner but visitor expectations sure are not. One of the smartest moves a winery can make isn't a bigger spend: it's a shared one. Pooling resources with neighboring wineries doesn't dilute your brand. It amplifies it, elevates your entire area as a destination, and gives visitors a richer experience that keeps them coming back. At HipMaps we create custom-designed maps with an app that help wineries amplify their marketing, enhance the visitor experience, and easily refer business to each other in a unique and engaging way. Here's how it works: a group of wineries — whether a formal association like Alexander Valley Winegrowers or an informal collection of neighbors — pools together to create one beautiful, branded map featuring all of their locations, in the style and branding that reflects their area. Hear from HipMaps Founder Rachel LeRoy, see examples of how Alexander Valley Winegrowers and others are utilizing their Hip

HipMaps and the Direct To Consumer Wine Symposium teamed up to enhance the attendee experience at the upcoming 2026 DTC Wine Symposium in Monterey, California from January 20th to 22nd. The Wine Symposium HipMap features hand-selected local favorites: hot spots and hidden gems recommended by Monterey locals. Symposium attendees can explore the best of Monterey by downloading the HipMaps app and entering access code DTCWS to see their real-time location on the map, read the inside scoop about each place, learn who is offering discounts to DTC Wine Symposium attendees, access websites, and get directions. HipMaps Founder Rachel LeRoy will be onsite in the DTC Wine Symposium tradeshow where attendees can enter to win a free HipMap. Learn more here. How HipMaps Serves the Wine Industry HipMaps helps wineries and wine associations in two distinct ways: Custom Vineyard Maps designed for tasting rooms and marketing materials showcase a winery's vineyards, AVAs, terrain and wine story, c

HipMaps and Alexander Valley Winegrowers (AVWG) have collaborated to bring AVWG's 40-year legacy to life through a custom-designed HipMap and interactive app experience! A Community Built on Family and Tradition Located in northeastern Sonoma County just north of Healdsburg, California, the Alexander Valley is home to 33 wineries and 77 winegrowers, many of them family operations with generations of history in the valley. It's a community where tradition, collaboration, and world-class winemaking go hand in hand. The Alexander Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and HipMaps provides a modern tool that helps visitors truly experience and understand this magnificent valley. The AVWG HipMap showcases the valley's diverse terrain, from vineyards on the valley floor along the beautiful Russian River to those nestled in the Mayacama Mountains. The interactive app lets visitors see their real-time location on the custom-branded map, learn a

Tasting room guests aren't looking for just a pour – they're craving understanding and a deeper connection to your brand. Your guests want to know why your Pinot Noir vineyard is in a completely different location than your Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. They want to grasp the unique ways that hills, valleys, and ocean proximity create the perfect conditions for each of your wines. Your tasting room team members can explain these reasons but without a visual aid guests struggle to truly envision and understand the multiple factors that differentiate each of your wines. The Missing Visual Link When your visitor has trouble picturing the reasons why location matters for your wines – especially out-of-town visitors - a custom-designed and branded map of your vineyards provides the visual connection they're missing. Your map becomes a powerful educational tool that works 24/7 – showcasing your vineyards in the various AVAs or highlighting blocks on your Estate

We're making it easier than ever for winery associations, informal groups of wineries and winery partners to collaborate on a sophisticated marketing tool that works 24/7 for years to come! Our Harvest Special offers the best value we've ever provided so maximize your marketing budget with a collaborative HipMap! What You Get With Our Harvest Special ✓ 10% discount - Custom HipMap is normally $1,999, now $1,799. ✓ Unlimited app uses for the entire first year (normally $100 to $1,000 extra). ✓ Flexible timeline – purchase before October 1st but start designing when you're ready. When shared among 20 participating wineries, that breaks down to just $90 per winery in year one with no additional charges. See It In Action Want to see exactly what your $90 investment creates? Watch this 3.5-minute video as HipMaps Founder Rachel LeRoy shares examples of HipMaps designs and demonstrates the features of HipMaps interactive app that the younger generations especially lov

Picture this: 20 wineries each contribute $100 and collectively receive a sophisticated marketing tool that works 24/7 for years to come, referring business to each other, marketing their area, and creating memorable experiences for visitors. With HipMaps' Harvest Special it's even easier for groups of winery partners like yours to maximize your marketing budget with a collaborative HipMap! The Math That Makes Sense With HipMaps' Harvest Special*, your group receives a 10% discount on a custom HipMap, bringing the normal $1,999 price down to $1,799. AND you receive unlimited HipMaps app uses for the first year! When shared among 20 participating wineries, that breaks down to just $90 per winery in year one with no additional charges. After the first year, HipMaps app hosting ranges from $100 to $1,000 annually depending on usage, meaning each of your 20 wineries would contribute between $5 and $50 per year for ongoing hosting – still less than most wineries spend on a

When wine, community, and celebration come together, magic happens! For the fourth consecutive year, HipMaps has had the honor of partnering with Out In The Vineyard to design a custom HipMap for Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma Wine Country. A Weekend Worth Mapping Gay Wine Weekend (July 18-20) brings together the LGBTQ+ community for an incredible celebration across the Russian River Valley and Healdsburg. From winemaker dinners and vineyard tours to a twilight T-Dance and drag queen brunch benefit auction, this weekend packs amazing experiences across multiple locations. Why Multi-Venue Events Need More Than a Schedule With so many venues, activities, and timing considerations, attendees need more than just a schedule – they need a visual guide that helps them navigate seamlessly between experiences. The Gay Wine Weekend custom-branded map allows attendees to use the HipMaps interactive app where they: See their real-time location right on the Gay Wine Weekend HipMap so th

The wine industry is made stronger with collaboration, and we love seeing how winery associations – both formal and informal - support each other to create wins for everyone. From a collection of Oregon's Yamhill-Carlton AVA members referring business to each other to Sonoma Valley’s family-owned Little Vineyards sending tasters deeper into their community, we're designing custom HipMaps that showcase how winery partnerships can elevate the entire visitor experience. A True Community Effort When groups of wineries use HipMaps to refer business to each other, each participating winery displays their custom branded and styled HipMap prominently in their tasting room, making it very easy for guests to discover other wineries to visit. Visitors simply scan the QR code on the map, download our user-friendly app, and enter an access code specific to that map. Then… Our Interactive App Makes This Map Experience Special When guests open the HipMaps app they see their

Connect with HipMaps at the Wine Sales Symposium in Santa Rosa on May 14, 2025. Learn about our two innovative mapping solutions specifically designed for wineries seeking to enhance visitor engagement and brand storytelling. First, custom-designed vineyard maps transform standard tastings into educational, immersive journeys by showcasing unique terroir, AVAs, and wine narratives - elevating brands rather than simply mapping them. Second, HipMaps, including our interactive app, showcases the best of your region - partner with local wineries and businesses and offer personalized recommendations. Blend your hospitality with our tech to create unforgettable experiences! These custom-styled visualizations elevate tasting rooms, marketing materials, AVA associations, and collaborative winery partnerships with sophisticated, branded experiences for guests. Wine Sales Symposium attendees who visit the HipMaps booth will learn how these award-winning mapping solutions boost engagement and sal

HipMaps Founder Rachel LeRoy had a great time on TheWineProPodcast with Christine Fife and Bronwen Hanes of Selling Wine Strategies – have a listen as we talk wine tasting, how maps help wineries bring their brand story to life & enhance wine tastings, swap some stories, and share laughs! https://www.sellingwinestrategies.com/podcast