TRINK Magazine
Elevating ‘umlaut wines’ through digital storytelling
TRINK Magazine is the definitive English-language source for stories from German-speaking wine regions—Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Südtirol. As a deeply editorial, contributor-driven publication, TRINK needed more than a visual refresh—they needed a platform that could grow with them.
5forests rebuilt TRINK’s site from the ground up. The priority? Empowering the editorial team with a publishing system that felt intuitive, flexible, and scalable. From launching new issues to highlighting individual contributors, from managing memberships to preparing for future content formats, the site was restructured to meet TRINK’s ambitions as a modern, multilingual wine publication.
5forests has exceeded our wildest expectations. Polly Hammond and her team are some of the sharpest minds in the business. They put their ideas and expertise to work for you instantly — and never stop.
Paula Redes Sidore & Valerie Kathawala, Founders, TRINK magazine
Their focus on tailoring the solution to fit the client is second to none. It comes down to this: they listen. They listened to what we needed then put their endless expertise and energy to work for us. They listened when we came back with questions and concerns. In a world of busy, we are continuously made to feel that we, and our concerns, matter.
From day one, we knew that 5forests was part of our team. That creative solutions and success were a shared goal. Best of all? Whether it’s a strategy meeting or a website build out, 5forests makes the toughest challenges feel easy and fun. There’s never any doubt that Polly and her team are as invested in our vision as we are.
5forests reminds us again and again to think big, take chances, talk honestly, and hold ourselves to high standards — theirs.
The result is a refined user experience for both editors and readers—making it easier for curious wine lovers to discover in-depth content, and for TRINK’s team to publish with confidence.