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Tag Archives: premier wine blends
Blaze the Trail, Colorado!
What is Colorado wine? On my Southwest Winery Tour, I was really interested in seeing what Colorado wine was all about. What I found is that the state has not defined what Colorado wine is actually (BTW, this is not unique … Continue reading
Asking The RIGHT Questions
Building the Foundation for Your Winery I have found that one of the biggest stumbling blocks for people in starting a business is not asking enough questions. And if they’re asking questions, often they aren’t the right questions of the … Continue reading
The Winery Bug Has Got You. Now What?
You are passionate about wine. Perhaps you’ve been making your own wine for family and friends. Maybe you’re even growing a few vines! But now you’re really excited and motivated about living the dream – being a winery owners and … Continue reading
David and Goliath: The Small Winery and the Distributor
Are your wines distributed? Should they be? Many small wineries ask themselves these questions. The answers are not always easy to come by. Let’s shed some light on the subject. First, how did we get here? Why do … Continue reading
Some Fun Wine Videos from YouTube
Wine commercials can be silly, funny, ridiculous, true…and not so true. This list was created by Paul Wagner of Balzac Communications. Enjoy! Zinfandel Festival ad Gallo Pink Chablis story USB Wine 1950’s Melody Hill Wine Commercial Rigos wine ad Dixie … Continue reading
When Disaster Strikes
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
Grape Growers, Know Thy Enemy
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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To Blend or Not to Blend
I recently attended a seminar at Grayson College, Designing Varietal Wines & Blending, led by Texas wine industry leader, Dr. Roy Mitchell. Credited with being one of the founders of Texas wine as we know it, Dr. Mitchell has been … Continue reading