Deep dives into food and wine culture. By Charlie & Sam Brown, ex-wine store and bar owners, writers & wine educators w/ 13+ years in the wine & food industry
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 331 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 12 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thesaucemag.substack.comLatest Issues
Natural wine’s unfortunate image problem
Within moments of opening our wine store and bar in 2013, an older gentleman walked in and declared that he hated organic wine because “they all taste like farmyard.”
What he didn’t know was that we were specialists in organic, biodynamic...
20 natural wineries for natural wine haters
This is a paid subscriber perk to accompany “Natural wine’s unfortunate image problem.”
This is a paid subscriber perk to accompany “Natural wine’s unfortunate image problem.”
5 more underrated wine regions worth your time and money
Because there were too many to include last time
Back in July, I wrote about six underrated wine regions worth your attention. It’s a topic that keeps coming up in conversation and comments on our Tiktok and Instagram, so I thought it was...
An in-depth guide to Portugal’s most exciting wine regions
Sunset in the Douro Valley
As some of you may already know…
Charlie and I have recently returned from three years living in Portugal. While there, I worked for Temple Wines, one of the top wine distributors, I did two vintages at one...
30 of the best wineries in Portugal
For paid subscribers to The Sauce
These recommendations form part of my in-depth guide to the best wine regions in Portugal. More than 30 of my favourite producers in the country and which of their wines to look out for. Most of these are...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Sauce.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 75 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where The Sauce ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 3.1k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Food, drink and culture writer | 13+ years in wine & hospitality | Founder & previous owner of what was once awarded Britain's "best independent wine retailer" | Now living a rural life in North Wales
13+ years in wine including co-founder of Vino Vero, and winemaking intern at Domaine Chapel (Beaujolais, France) and Dominio do Açor (Dão, Portugal)
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Sauce?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Sauce on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The Sauce have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Sauce, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The Sauce?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Sauce as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Sauce?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Sauce using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Sauce?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Sauce. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Sauce?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.