Category Archives: Education

Colorado Wine: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Bill Skrapits

Colorado Wine: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination Another great VinCO Conference in Colorado this year. The Colorado VinCO conference is one of the best in the nation – period. One of the reasons it’s outstanding is because the conference actually … Continue reading →

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What’s the Value of a Viticulturist?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bill Skrapits

What’s the Value of a Viticulturist?   Who better to ask than Fritz Westover, career learner, educator and leader in viticulture education. Graduating from Penn State with a degree in horticulture and an MS in Plant Pathology, he was soon … Continue reading →

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Wineries & Breweries: Work Together To Change Laws

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Bill Skrapits

Wineries and Breweries: Work Together To Change Laws As in many states, the 3-Tier System in Texas has always been a nightmare. It took wineries over a decade to persuade the legislature to allow for retail sales at their wineries. … Continue reading →

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If You Try Sometime, You Might Find You Get What You Need

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Bill Skrapits

Hello Everyone! It’s been a while since I blogged last. I’ve had a busy summer and a great harvest season doing what I love. I’ve been working with a winery in West Texas helping them expand and it’s been fun … Continue reading →

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Crop Losses: File Your Claims Now

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

I am reposting a letter sent out by Bobby Cox, President-Elect, Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association regarding crop insurance, loss and filing your claims.  It’s been a hard year and many growers and farmers have had unprecedented losses.  Insurance … Continue reading →

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Hiring The Right People For Your Winery

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Did you know that more than half of applicants lie or distort information on their application? Finding the right people for the job, no matter what position or business, is often frustrating, time consuming, and painful. Either you’re getting a … Continue reading →

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When Disaster Strikes

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Fire destroys truckload of wine on I-80. How would you like to get that news from the truck drivers transporting your wine?   The fire broke out in the trailer’s refrigeration unit while being delivered. Perhaps you’re saying “Man that … Continue reading →

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Grape Growers, Know Thy Enemy

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Recently I attended the annual Texas Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium conducted by Texas A & M’s Texas AgriLife Extension. Pierce’s Disease, also known as PD, is such a big problem for grape growers that many states have annual conferences and … Continue reading →

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