Last Tuesday, a local winemaker I know spent forty minutes staring at his phone, trying to think of something "clever" to post while standing right in the middle of a bottling run. He had the perfect content right in front of him, but he was too focused on being a "marketer" to see it. Wineries have a distinct advantage on Instagram: you have a sensory, visual product that people already associate with relaxation and reward.
Building a following isn't about high-production commercials; it's about giving people a reason to choose your tasting room over the one three miles down the road. Most of your followers are sitting at a desk wishing they were in your vineyard. Your job is to give them that escape for 15 seconds at a time. By focusing on the dirt, the glass, and the people, you turn casual scrollers into weekend visitors.
Reality check: Most people watch Stories with the sound off. If your video relies on you talking to the camera, use the 'Captions' sticker so people can follow along while they're in line at the grocery store.

