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3 TabletPOS Tweaks That Make Busy Weekends Feel Effortless
11/17/2025

The holidays bring energy and complexity to every winery. Guests arrive in groups, club members stop by for pickups, and events fill the calendar. The best tasting rooms stay relaxed because their systems are tuned for how wineries actually work.

vinSUITE’s TabletPOS was built for that balance: fast, flexible, and ready wherever you pour. Below are three small setup tweaks that keep staff focused, guests happy, and service smooth during the holiday rush.



1. Dollar-Based Tips That Fit Wine Service

Wineries aren’t restaurants, and tipping expectations are different. A 20% prompt on a high-value order can feel out of place and make guests hesitate or skip tipping altogether.

With vinSUITE’s Custom Tip Amounts, you can replace percentage-based options with clear dollar choices like $5, $10, and $15. Guests understand those immediately, which keeps checkout comfortable and quick. Research from Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research found that guests are more likely to tip when prompted with smaller, context-appropriate dollar options, which feel more natural in environments like tasting rooms.

For vinSUITE users: Enable Custom Tip Amounts in TabletPOS settings under “Custom Tip Amounts.”



2. Event Categories That Keep Staff in Sync

Member parties, pop-ups, and off-site pours are exciting, but they can get chaotic fast. Event Categories let you assign each iPad to display only the wines or bundles for that specific event, such as “Holiday Flight” or “Gift Sets.”

This reduces clutter, speeds up service, and keeps staff focused on selling what matters most. Fewer choices on screen mean fewer mistakes and less hesitation. Wine Business Monthly reports that wineries simplifying product menus during events see faster transactions and higher sales.

For vinSUITE users: Assign Event Categories per device in TabletPOS under “Manage Devices.”



3. Sticky Filters That Save Time Between Sales

Even small delays add up when the tasting room is busy. Sticky Filters keep your preferred product filters active between transactions and logins, so staff don’t have to reset views every time they start a new order.

If your team uses a “Popular” or “Holiday” category, Sticky Filters hold that selection all day. The feature keeps your team in rhythm and your checkout consistent. Research in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services found that consistent digital layouts reduce decision fatigue and shorten transaction time—exactly what Sticky Filters help you achieve during peak weekends.

For vinSUITE users: Toggle “Keep Filters” to “Yes” in TabletPOS so preferred filters remain active between sessions.



At-a-Glance Setup



Ten-Minute Holiday Prep Checklist

  • Enable Custom Tip Amounts for quick, comfortable gratuities.
  • Assign Event Categories for upcoming parties, pop-ups, and markets.
  • Turn on Sticky Filters so your team’s product view stays in place.
  • Test tap-to-pay on each iPad so checkout can happen anywhere guests are served.
  • Confirm each device reflects its real-world role for the day: bar, patio, event, or pickup.


The Takeaway

Great holiday service feels effortless because the details were handled ahead of time. vinSUITE’s TabletPOS gives wineries the flexibility to pour, sell, and host anywhere. These three setup tweaks turn that flexibility into calm, confident service.

Need a hand? Request a 15-minute POS fit check before the season starts.

 
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