Editorial Partner Program

 

Drink The Bottles Editorial Partner Program

Independent Editorial. Authentic Storytelling. Lasting Impact.

Drink The Bottles is an independent lifestyle publication dedicated to exceptional wines, spirits, and the experiences they inspire.

We partner with wineries, distilleries, importers, and public relations agencies to create thoughtful editorial features that celebrate craftsmanship, heritage, and the stories behind remarkable bottles.

Unlike traditional influencer campaigns, we do not charge placement fees, accept pay-to-play arrangements, or produce sponsored reviews. Every bottle is selected because it meets our editorial standards, not because of a marketing budget.

What Every Selected Bottle Receives

• A comprehensive editorial review

• Professional photography and lifestyle imagery

• Story-driven content highlighting your brand's history, craftsmanship, and personality

• Coverage across the Drink The Bottles website and social media platforms

• Evergreen content designed to remain valuable long after publication

Our Editorial Philosophy

A great bottle deserves more than a score.

We believe exceptional wines and spirits are best experienced within the moments they create. Whenever appropriate, our features incorporate thoughtfully curated food pairings, premium glassware, entertaining, special moments, travel, and lifestyle elements that naturally complement the bottle.

Our goal is to create editorial content that inspires readers—not simply to purchase a bottle, but to experience it.

 

Who We Work With

We welcome submissions from:

• Public Relations Agencies

• Marketing Agencies

• Brand Managers

• Importers & Distributors

• Wineries

• Distilleries

Whether you're introducing a new release, celebrating an anniversary, launching a limited allocation, or highlighting a flagship expression, we'd love to learn more.  We maintain a public list of our brand Partners.  We are also looking to extend that to our editorial partners – you!

Why Agencies Partner With Us

Instead of searching for editorial opportunities one campaign at a time, agencies can rely on Drink The Bottles as an ongoing editorial resource.

We strive to build lasting relationships, making it easy for agencies to introduce new clients, seasonal releases, and noteworthy stories throughout the year.

What We're Looking For

We're always interested in discovering:

• Exceptional craftsmanship

• Innovative producers

• Heritage brands

• New product launches

• Limited releases

• Award-winning bottles

• Compelling founder stories

If there's a story worth telling, we'd love to hear it.


Let's Build Something Together

Our objective isn't to produce the highest volume of reviews.

It's to create meaningful editorial features that continue introducing exceptional brands to new audiences long after they're published.

If you believe one or more of your brands would be a great fit for Drink The Bottles, we'd welcome the opportunity to start the conversation.

Jeff & Melissa Lawson
DrinkTheBottles.com

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