The Maine Winery Guild

Launched: The Maine Wine Trail digital experience

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 7:15am

The Maine Winery Guild, representing 30 tasting rooms across the state, is proud to announce the launch of the Maine Wine Trail digital experience through a strategic partnership with Seeker, marking a significant leap into the digital age for Maine’s wine region. Through this groundbreaking collaboration, the Maine Wine Trail has been transformed into an immersive digital journey that promises unforgettable experiences for patrons.

The Maine Wine Trail invites visitors to explore a dynamic array of wineries across the state. From seasoned wineries to innovative startups, these establishments offer a diverse range of libations, including grape and fruit wines, distilled spirits, meads, ciders, and fortified wines. Whether seasoned enthusiasts or curious newcomers, all are invited to savor the unique flavors of Maine's wine landscape.

The collaboration with Seeker aims to make the Maine Wine Trail more accessible, and more fun, offering visitors an easy way to explore Maine's picturesque vineyards and tasting rooms. "Seeker's Visitor Experience Platform, Explore, is designed to boost local economies and foster memorable experiences,” says Jody Vandergriff, CEO at Seeker. “We are thrilled to partner with the Maine Winery Guild to create an engaging digital experience for patrons while driving revenue to participating businesses.”

Participants can join the Maine Wine Trail on any mobile device and begin exploring detailed winery profiles across the state, complete with photos, descriptions, and an interactive map. There is nothing to download, the Maine Wine Trail is ready to be a part of your Maine adventure. Additionally, it features an engaging check-in challenge, allowing participants to share photos with each winery check-in, unlocking badges, and a variety of exciting prizes.

The Maine Winery Guild members invite both locals and visitors to explore Maine's picturesque wineries through the new digital Maine Wine Trail experience. Discover the Maine Wine Trail today and begin unlocking rewards. For more information and to begin your journey, visit https://app.mainewinetrail.com

Prizes and Rewards: Check-in at your first winery - Unlock the Cider Starter badge + earn a bumper sticker; Check-in 3 wineries - Unlock the Mead Maven badge + earn a Maine Wine Trail corkscrew; Check-in at 6 wineries -  Unlock the Vineyard Voyager badge + earn a Maine Wine Trail Tee; Check-in at 9 wineries - Unlock the Spirit Seeker badge + earn a set of Maine Wine Trail glasses; Check-in at 12 wineries - Unlock the Wine Wizard badge + earn one entry in a drawing for $300 in gift certificates to Maine wineries; Check-in at all 30 wineries - Unlock the Maine Wine Trail VIP badge + a special VIP prize

The Maine Winery Guild was established in 2008 to advance the prosperity of the Maine wine, cider, and spirits industries, the farms that support them, and the community they serve. The guild organizes the Maine Wine Trail, a self-guided tour of the state’s wineries, cideries, and distilleries, and hosts the annual Maine Open Winery Day, Aug. 24 this year, a statewide event that invites visitors to explore and enjoy the local craft beverage scene. The guild also provides resources and advocacy for its members and the industry at large.

About Seeker - Seeker operates at the intersection of technology and exploration. Their namesake product, Seeker (https://seeker.io), is the go-to community for finding and sharing the places you love. Explore (https://explore.seeker.io), is Seeker’s AI-powered Visitor Experience Platform, empowering tourism marketers and the visitors they serve with smart tools for trip planning and exploration.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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