Fort Ross Vineyard

The Company

Fort Ross Vineyard is an estate winery perched along the rugged Sonoma Coast, offering one of the most distinctive wine experiences in California. As the only estate tasting room in the Fort Ross–Seaview AVA—and one of the few located directly above the Pacific Ocean—Fort Ross pairs estate-farmed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with seasonal culinary experiences and sweeping coastal views that define the character of the region.

The Challenge

Despite its extraordinary location and acclaimed wines, Fort Ross Vineyard needed a stronger digital presence to fully convey the on-site experience and stand out in a highly competitive wine tourism landscape.

The Objective

To transform Fort Ross Vineyard’s social media into a compelling brand platform that increased awareness, deepened engagement, and positioned the estate as a must-visit Sonoma Coast destination.

The Solution

A strategic, integrated social media approach elevated Fort Ross Vineyard’s Instagram and Facebook presence through refined storytelling, seasonal planning, and a consistent paid and organic framework.

Key focus areas included:

  • Scenic, experience-driven storytelling using a balanced mix of video, photography, and Reels
  • Targeted paid amplification to regional and lookalike audiences to expand discovery
  • Community-focused engagement, a personal brand voice, and influencer and media hosting to build loyalty

The Results

From Scenic Content to Scaled Visibility

A refined, video-forward storytelling approach transformed Fort Ross Vineyard’s social presence, driving a 692% increase in Instagram reach and a 1,606% increase in Facebook reach as scenic and experience-led content reached new audiences.

Engagement That Outperformed the Category

Instagram engagement increased 204%, reaching a 4% engagement rate—significantly outperforming the 0.5% industry average and signaling stronger audience connection and content relevance.

Reels as a Discovery Engine

Transitioning from occasional video posts to a structured Reels strategy improved content discoverability and sustained engagement momentum, reinforcing social media as a consistent driver of awareness and growth.

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