You may have heard of a Booty Call, but just what is a Bouteille Call? Well, it’s a naughty little port dessert wine produced by the infamous, notorious, irreverent Bonny Doon Vineyard. Why does this matter to you and me (besides that it’s a tasty beverage)? Because I have accepted a position as their new Ecommerce Coordinator where I will be charged with handling their online sales, emails and membership fulfillment among other things.
Why Bonny Doon you ask? Well, following my graduation from college I spent sleepless nights, hot showers and walks along the shore contemplating my direction in life. Who did I want to be? What was my place on this planet? What was my final destination and how was I going to get there? Unfortunately, the ultimate goal wasn’t clear, and still isn’t. I’ve considered many possibilities: Director of a Non-profit, Marketing Director, private Marketing Consultant. But these all had the same requirement: there was more I needed to learn and whatever job it was, I wanted it to be in an industry/cause I am passionate about. So I journaled nightly about what fills me up and excites me, trying to discover the best application for my talents. The repeating patterns were healthy living, animals, nature/outdoors, wine, music and art. And then, after many months, I saw a job listing for Bonny Doon Vineyard…
While I have learned much at my present job, my path here has ended and lead to this new fork which will allow me to learn the ecommerce side of marketing for a product I love that is marketed nationally. All new for me! Bonny Doon is not only a quality winemaker but a fun artistic one that is continuing to grow.
So on August 1 I will get my first sip of the wine world and start this unexplored trail. At least I have my new bike for the journey. Wish me luck!
CONGRATULATIONS! Sounds like a new adventure and one still close enough to home to ride your bike.
When Mom hinted you had news, I have to admit I thought it was something very different! Wishful thinking on my part I guess but this news is pretty darn wonderful too!
Comment by Michele — July 7, 2006 @ 7:56 am
Congratulations! WOW Bonny Doon should be an amzing place to work and learn more about marketing. I am so excited for you.
Small town FYI - we went to several wine dinners at theri tasting room and Casa when the winery was just getting started.
Sooo many years ago!
I have been enjoying your new site. You are an excellent writer (sharing your thoughts creatively) and interviewer.
PS - Is this a reason to celebrate at Mobo? and see if you can find out where they land those flying cigars.
Love - Deborah
Comment by Deborah — July 7, 2006 @ 2:21 pm
I can’t wait to learn all about ecommerce from you! That is why you took this job… to teach me, right? For those of you far from Santa Cruz, check out Bonny Doon Vineyards web site to visit Triskel’s new world. Congrats, girl… you rock! And hmmmm… I do like Mobo Sushi!
Comment by Laura — July 7, 2006 @ 7:40 pm