Services

WINEMAKING

EXPERIENCE  With over 27 years of winemaking experience, the ability to understand all elements of the process is critical to success.

WINE SENSORY EVALUATION With a life time of experience, I bring the skill of an additional palate to the table.

TECHNICAL SERVICES Keeping ahead of the latest technologies makes sure your wines are receiving the best processing available.

WINEMAKING PROTOCOL & PROCESS  Winemaking is not driven by recipes, however having a set of guidelines is a good idea to ensure a process flow can be established.

WINE STYLE DEVELOPMENT  Translating the vision of the proprietor or marketing and sales organization into the bottle while maintaining the purity of the source.

VITICULTURE

VINE CLONE AND ROOTSTOCK ADVICE Using the correct clone and rootstock for your site will ensure years of quality and economic grape production.

VINEYARD SITE SELECTION One of the most important elements of great winemaking is the vineyard site. Leveraging the site capabilities is a must.

SUSTAINABILITY ADVICE  Environmental and social sustainability is the pathway for the future. Understanding these elements will continue play a role in the industries future growth.

MANAGEMENT

LEADERSHIP COACHING High performing teams are essential in the wine business. From one-on-one relationships to complex and dynamic corporate interaction, leadership is key to achieving results.

WINERY BUDGETING & STRATEGIC PLANNING  It takes time to bring a wine to market so budget and strategic planning is key.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND BOARD MEMBERSHIP Understanding how to navigate the boardroom is critical to ensuring an organizations success.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS Due diligence can be a complex problem. Managing the detail can be a time consuming and frustrating process.

CUSTOM PROCESS FACILITY MANAGEMENT Managing the activities of a third party processing facility is critical to your wines quality.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Having the right team that is skilled and efficient to craft your wines is critical in the competitive market today. I'm able to analyze your needs and structure a team to deliver your goals. 

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY  Maximizing the cost efficiency of your winery business while protecting the character of the wine and the quality of the fruit. 

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL GRAPE AND WINE SOURCING Access to the best possible fruit and wine is necessary to secure the growth of your wine business.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Projects large and small need focus and attention to detail.

WINERY DESIGN Whether or not you are working with an architect or need complete design. The product flow in your winery is key to minimizing handling and maximizing wine quality.

COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC, PRESS, TRADE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Communicating the correct message in a personable fashion allows your wine to truly show it's personality.

DISTRIBUTOR TRAINING Providing the sales team with the correct message and a belief in the product allows them to represent your wine with confidence.

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