The urban winery is a recent phenomenon whereby a winemaker chooses to locate his or her wine making facility in an urban setting within a city rather than in the traditional rural setting on or near the vineyards. Grapes are grown in a remote location then transported to the urban facility for crushing, fermentation and aging. […]
Annual Life Cycle of the Vineyard
After Harvest For many the annual life cycle of the vineyard begins in the fall, immediately after the previous year’s harvest. During this time, vines lose their leaves and begin to go dormant. The vineyard manager’s primary concerns are pruning the vines and ensuring that they are protected from cold temperatures. Depending on the severity […]
The Successful Winery: Five Top Factors; Five Top Challenges
A recent survey conducted by the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University identified the top five success factors and five top challenges for a successful winery. The research, conducted in the Spring of 2011, included responses from 149 wineries, of which 90% were in California. In terms of size, 59% of the wineries produced […]
