Wine Club Retention    Predict Churn Risk and Act Earlier Churn rarely starts with a cancellation. It starts with drift.   What drift looks like • Stops opening emails • Engages less with releases • Buys less between shipments • Feels less connected while still “active”   That is why retention is not one save campaign. It is a system. The fastest way to improve retention is to catch risk earlier, then focus your time on the members who are drifting.   3 signals that spot drift early   Recency Recent opens, clicks, site activity, add-on purchases  Do: simple check-in or personal invite Consistency A normally engaged member suddenly goes quiet  Do: ask what they want more of, adjust cadence Value High lifetime value behaviors, add-ons, referrals, events  Do: human outreach, recognition, insider access   Match outreach to the moment   VIPs who are drifting: personal outreach that feels hum

Most wineries still send the same message to everyone—and leave money on the table. In Session #2 of the Wine Club Symposium, Laura Simons (Simons DTC Consulting) and the team at Enolytics show how targeted segmentation turns “almost” into “I’m in,” boosts retention, and creates predictable DTC revenue—without deeper discounts.  â–¶ Watch the Full Session (Free Replay)  What You’ll Learn  Club vs. Non-Club: Convert high-potential buyers with member-only perks and short-window join offers. At-Risk & Lapsed: Re-engage 6–12-month gaps with “welcome back” bundles and quick pulse surveys. Potential Churn Members: Catch early signals (skips, fewer add-ons) and save with holds, swaps, and plan changes. High-Value VIPs: Use micro-exclusivity (library drops, small-lot access, VIP invites) to deepen loyalty. First-Time Buyers & Recent Converts: A 30-day path that turns a one-time order into a new me