Reach the people shaping and supporting St. Pete’s growing wine culture.
About St. Pete Wine Scene
St. Pete Wine Scene is an independent digital publication covering the places, products, and people that shape St. Pete’s wine culture, including the bars, bottle shops, tastings, events, and the hospitality professionals behind them.
Founded in 2025, SPWS focuses on real visits, original photography, and stories rooted in St. Pete’s local experience.
Readers come to SPWS for:
- Wine bar, restaurant, and bottle shop features
- Tasting recaps and new releases
- Weekly “This Week in Wine” updates
- Local guides on where to drink and buy wine
- Interviews with sommeliers, owners, winemakers, and distributors
Why Partner With SPWS
Local Focus
We speak directly to Tampa Bay residents, hospitality workers, and wine-curious locals who actively explore new places to drink and shop.
Authenticity
Everything published on SPWS comes from firsthand visits, original photography, and genuine connections within the wine community.
Engaged Audience
Our readers are intentionally tuned into the local wine landscape. They bookmark guides, attend tastings, and support the businesses we cover.
Multi-Channel Presence
Coverage can appear across the website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, reaching both consumers and industry readers.
Who We Collaborate With
SPWS partners with:
- Wine bars, restaurants, cafés, and bistros
- Bottle shops and specialty retailers
- Importers, distributors, and wineries with local market presence
- Event organizers, tasting hosts, and festival teams
- Hospitality, arts, and travel partners aligned with wine culture
All editorial collaborations must have a clear local connection to St. Pete or the greater Tampa Bay area.
Ways to Work Together
Editorial Features
Independent stories selected at editorial discretion, focused on strong local relevance.
Sponsored Features
Professionally produced features with guaranteed placement, structured storytelling, original photography, and coordinated timing.
(Details available upon inquiry.)
Event Coverage
For tastings, release parties, dinners, classes, pop-ups, and supplier events.
Product Spotlights
Coverage for distributors, importers, and wineries whose wines are currently available in St. Pete retail or on-premise accounts.
Partnership Packages
Custom combined editorial/Instagram campaigns available for brands seeking broader visibility.
Audience Snapshot
SPWS reaches a dedicated community of local wine lovers, industry professionals, restaurant regulars, and curious newcomers who rely on our recommendations when deciding where to drink, shop, and attend events.
Partner With SPWS
For editorial pitches, sponsored collaboration inquiries, or event promotion opportunities, contact:
Email: sabrina@stpetewinescene.com
Subject: “SPWS Partnership Inquiry — [Your Brand or Venue Name]”
Or use the form below:
Media & Press Requests
For interviews, quotes, or journalist inquiries:
Email: sabrina@stpetewinescene.com
Please include your outlet, topic, and deadline.