Publication: Wine Cellar Door
Topic(s): Wine, vineyards, vineyard tourism, wine travel, winemaking, food and drink, photography, filmmaking, travel experiences
Rate: Up to £500 per Article
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Wine Cellar Door is seeking pitches from freelance writers, filmmakers, photographers, and other creators interested in telling stories about vineyards and wine tourism experiences.

The publication commissions original content focused on vineyards, wine regions, winemakers, seasonal experiences, and the people behind wine culture. Editors are interested in a wide variety of formats, including reported articles, personal essays, profiles, travel writing, short films, documentaries, and photo essays.

Writers are encouraged to pitch practical, place-focused articles that help readers understand what to expect when visiting a vineyard, as well as longer narrative features, investigative pieces, and personal stories connected to wine destinations.

The publication welcomes submissions from both experienced and first-time contributors. Emerging writers, photographers, and filmmakers are actively encouraged to apply. According to the publication, strong ideas and authentic perspectives matter more than publishing credentials or audience size.

Wine Cellar Door states that all contributors receive full attribution for their work and that payment is made upon publication. The editorial team aims to respond to every submission within three weeks.

Rates

Articles

• 600–1,500 words
• £0.25 per word

Features

• 1,500+ words
• £500 flat fee

Video Content

• Under 90 seconds: £50–£75
• 90 seconds–3 minutes: £150–£200
• 3–8 minutes: £350–£400

Photo Essays

• Minimum 10 images with written context
• £150 flat fee

How to Pitch

For written work, send a pitch between 150 and 300 words explaining your story idea and why it matters.

For video projects and visual storytelling, outline the story you want to tell and include relevant samples if available. Contributors should avoid sending completed projects unless specifically requested by the editorial team.

Writers searching for wine writing jobs, travel writing opportunities, food and beverage freelance writing jobs, photography submissions, and paid magazine pitches should consider this opportunity.