Hiring The Right People For Your Winery
June 30, 2011 —
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 lot of interest, but no one seems to be the right fit or you need →
Winemakers: Got a Challenging Wine?
June 19, 2011 —
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 last year’s grapes aren’t producing the same results OR they have a wine with a →
Arizona: A Budding Wine Frontier
June 9, 2011 —
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 few scattered around Flagstaff. With the high altitudes (Elevation: Wilcox 4168 ft & Flagstaff at →
Harvest: Maximizing Your Wine Production
June 1, 2011 —
It may seem like the buds just burst, but harvest will be sneaking up on us soon. In preparation for the exciting and hectic season, let’s look at what you can do now to be ahead of the game. Prior and during harvest, in addition to an influx of customers, you are also dealing with →