Colorado Wine: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination
April 16, 2014 —
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 exists for the industry. The main purpose for CAVE’s existence (Colorado Association for Viticulture and →
What’s the Value of a Viticulturist?
August 14, 2013 —
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 Virginia Tech’s Viticulture Research-Extension Associate. Fritz later moved on to serve as Viticulture Extension Program →
Wineries & Breweries: Work Together To Change Laws
May 6, 2013 —
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. Finally, in 2001, after seeing the financial potential of the burgeoning wine market, the legislature →
If You Try Sometime, You Might Find You Get What You Need
November 20, 2012 —
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 – even in the sweltering Texas heat. I’m putting together a series on the planning, →
Crop Losses: File Your Claims Now
August 24, 2011 —
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 can be a funny thing, so here’s a bit of information for you. Crop Insurance →
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 →
When Disaster Strikes
March 22, 2011 —
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 sucks. Glad it wasn’t me.” The big question here is what if this had been →
Grape Growers, Know Thy Enemy
March 14, 2011 —
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 research projects devoted exclusively to it such as this one. There are several culprits for →