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When NOT to Blend

When NOT to Blend Recently I was working with a winery who had a wonderful 2012 harvest of Vermentino. My standard procedure for presenting wines to the winery owner is to make at least two different blends and use a … Continue reading

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Winemakers: Got a Challenging Wine?

This isn’t my typical blog, but perhaps a relevant opportunity for some readers.  Recently we’ve had several inquiries by customers and winery owners about similar blending challenges.  Either, they have a wine that has been successful in the past, but … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Similar Does Not Mean The Same

Your customer purchased your 2009 Viognier and raved about it to their family and friends.  Great!  But will you be able to produce one similar next year when they come back for more?  From grape growing to customer visit cycles, … 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

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Winter: What’s a Winery To Do?

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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