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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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Nouveau is More Than Beaujolais!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Bill Skrapits

How about bringing a bit of European tradition to your winery this harvest by making a small batch of nouveau wine? When we think of nouveau wine, we often think of Beaujolais. This is not because nouveau wine originated there, … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays! Top Posts of 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Hello Everyone and Happy Holidays! Today, I thought we would look back at the blog posts that generated the most discussion in 2011. I always post my blogs to a few wine groups in Linked In as well, so much … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Style! What’s Your Wine Style?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

I hear this question from new winemakers and wineries of The Other 46: wine style What is the wine style for my region or AVA? That includes grapes, but also what kind of wine should they make. From a high … Continue reading →

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What Do Your Customers Want?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Over the weekend I had a perfectly refreshing Vinho Verde. It was a perfect heat buster wine for a blistering August day in Texas. I got to thinking about this wine, where it comes from and how it came about … Continue reading →

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2011 Southwest Harvest Outlook

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

It’s no news most of the United States is in the midst of an ongoing heat wave.  But how has that affected harvest for the southwest? And what about that late frost that hit much of the south in early … Continue reading →

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Arizona: A Budding Wine Frontier

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

Next stop on my Southwest Winery Tour was Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. With its mountains and deserts, Arizona’s wine industry faces interesting climate challenges. Most vineyards are located around Wilcox in the southeast corner of the state, with a … Continue reading →

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Winter: What’s a Winery To Do?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Bill Skrapits

It’s February, you look out over your winery and vineyard.  The landscape is brown, the wind is blowing cold, the vineyard is barren, tours are down and there aren’t any wine festivals.  Winters can play havoc on your customer traffic … Continue reading →

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