The Business of Winemaking places all facets of the wine business in perspective for investors, owners, and anyone else who is interested in how the wine business operates. Abundantly illustrated and written in a readily understandable style, the book addresses the technical rudiments of viticulture and enology and all of its related business actions: market analysis, vineyard and winery design, construction and equipment costs, regulatory and legislative issues, accounting and recordkeeping, financial analysis, tax considerations, typical salaries by geographical area, the minimum economic size of vineyards, the business plan, financing, product pricing, advertising, and sustainable farming and immigrant labor. This book features comprehensive case studies from 20 winery sites from coast to coast, making it an ideal resource for anyone wanting to better understand the inner workings of a successfully run winery.

This essential text and reference offers a complete guide to winemaking. The authors, all well-known experts in their field, concentrate on the process of wine production, stressing the chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and underlying science of enology. They present in-depth discussion of every aspect of the wine production process, from the selection of grapes and preparation of the must and the juice, through aging, bottling and storage of finished wines. Novices and experienced winemakers alike will find this clearly written and expertly crafted book an indispensable source of practical instruction and information.

In Postmodern Winemaking, Clark Smith shares the extensive knowledge he has accumulated in engaging, humorous, and erudite essays that convey a new vision of the winemaker's craft--one that credits the crucial roles played by both science and art in the winemaking process. Smith, a leading innovator in red wine production techniques, explains how traditional enological education has led many winemakers astray--enabling them to create competent, consistent wines while putting exceptional wines of structure and mystery beyond their grasp. Great wines, he claims, demand a personal and creative engagement with many elements of the process. His lively exploration of the facets of postmodern winemaking, together with profiles of some of its practitioners, is both entertaining and enlightening.

The very first winemaster may have been a cave man who discovered the magic of fermentation by tasting the result of some crushed grapes having been left inadvertently for a few days. Wine will, literally, make itself. In simplest terms, yeast cells will collect on the outside of grape skins in the form of bloom and, when exposed to the natural sweetness inside the fruit, fermentation of the sugar into carbon dioxide gas and ethyl alcohol will commence. During the millenia that have transpired since the cave man, the state of the art has evolved into five generally accepted categories of classification. Table wines are usually dry (made with no appreciable amount of fer mentable sugar remaining) or nearly so, and contain less than 14% alcohol by volume. They can be white, pink or red and are the result of uncompli cated processes of fermentation, clarification, stabilization, aging and bot tling. The term table wine suggests the use for which these wines are intended-at the table with food. The overwhelming majority of the wine produced in the world is in this category. Table wines range from the obscure and ordinary to the most expensive classics known to man.

Here is a practical, comprehensive guide to winemaking, wines, and wine appreciation, written by an expert uniquely qualified by many years of experience in the field. Looking at winemaking as a craft as well as an art, Philip Jackisch augments a wealth of information and theory with many detailed examples. "It is now possible for anyone with access to grapes or other ingredients of decent quality to make consistently palatable or even excellent wines," he writes. In clear language aimed at the amateur winemaker, Jackisch explains the science behind wine and its application to winemaking. At the same time, he includes important material for commercial winemakers. Jackisch covers each step in the process of winemaking, from growing or purchasing grapes; choosing equipment; fermenting, aging, and storing the wine; to keeping records. By exploring in detail the various factors that affect wine quality, he shows which elements in wine production can be controlled to achieve certain sensory results. Among the other subjects he discusses arc specific types of wine, ways of evaluating wine, common problems in cellar operations and how to prevent or correct them, and wine competitions. Five appendixes supply additional technical information. Since 1985, Modem Winemaking has proven invaluable for winemakers, both commercial and amateur, for wine educators and students, and indeed, for anyone who wants to know more about wine.

Making the dream a reality… For many people, owning and running a winery is a dream job. According to Wine Business Monthly, the number of wineries in the U.S. has jumped 26% in less than three years. To carry out this dream, one must understand that wine making involves both science and art. Starting a winery is just like starting any other business and requires planning and a deep understanding of the industry. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Winery, readers will learn: •How to put together a business plan •Different varieties of grapes and wines •How to lay out a floor plan and what equipment is needed •How to promote wines

Abstract: The revolution in the ancient art of wine makingreally began with Pasteur, whose knowledge of chemistry andmicrobiology led to the application of scientific principlesto the fermentation process. The scientific approachcontinues to grow in importance, although certain aspects ofgrowing and fermenting grapes, not to mention tasting thewine, defy definition. In an effort to keep abreast of thisburgeoning technology, an updated reference work explainscommercial production techniques for all types of wine (red,white, sparkling, sherry, port, fruit, and brandy) andprocesses for avoiding bacterial and non-bacterial spoilage.Winery equipment and design, the molds and yeasts of grapesand wines, and the chemistry of fermentation are discussedin detail. Although the major wine producing areas of theworld are described, emphasis is on American varieties, botheastern and western.

Overstreet does not offer ratings, instead he provides guidelines for starting a wine collection and organizing a wine tasting at home or in a restaurant.

Would you like to learn how to make Wine at home and perhaps start your own winery one day, be your own boss, and make 6 figures a year doing something you love? What if I told you that it's easier than it sounds? This guide will teach you everything you need to know to make, bottle, and sell your own exclusive brand of wine and become a successful Winemaker. Wine is timeless, classy, and fun. You need not be a sommelier to know how to make and sell unique, glamourous, and delicious wine. Wine is also easy to sell because the market is vast, and wine is always in demand. If you are reading this, then it is safe to assume you are interested in wine making at home. Wine making is a fun activity that is not only affordable to start but could also be profitable if you just put in your best effort. This vastly updated second edition of "Art of Wine Making Business Startup, 2nd Edition, How to Start a Million Dollar Success from Home" contains even more vital information than my first edition. I have learned so much since publishing my first attempt that I know you will benefit even more from this second publishing. I started making wine almost 15 years ago, but it wasn't necessarily something that I expected I would be doing for the long term. I started making my wine out of sheer curiosity. Today, I am semi-retired, and my wine business is absolutely booming. The frustration I have had with wines over the years got me thinking, what if I tried to make wine myself? Surely I could do somewhat better than all those other people who make wine if I just put in a good amount of effort into the process. It was a crazy idea, but I figured that every smart idea in the world starts out of something crazy, right? I also figured it would be fun to see just what types of wine I could produce. I have seen so many brands popping up selling wines of all sorts I did extensive research and found out that there is not much information out there on how to make it all blend just right, so I set out to test various methods and recipes, I would tweak this and tweak that, and in about a year's time, I finally realized, I have perfected the process. Eventually, I started making even more wine. Today, I have a small operation where I sell wines to local businesses and restaurants in my area. Most books out there will show you the process, the ingredients you need, and how it all works, but none of them show you how to make it just right. If you learn how to make a cheap $5 bottle of wine, you might as well just buy that and not spend your valuable time and effort. On the other hand, what if you knew how to make that $100 bottle of wine? Wouldn't that be worth spending your time and energy on? This book is divided into two parts. In the first part, I show you how to make wine at home. Next, in the second part, I discuss how to sell your wine and start a small business. You will learn: In part 1- What you need to start making wine Understanding the different types of wine Learning and understanding Grapes and other fruits and their variations Legal points relating to making wine Getting the equipment for winemaking safe and ready for use The fermentation process Storing wine properly The aging process In part 2- Why and how to sell your wine 6 essential aspects of selling wine Timeline for starting your wine business The legal framework for your business Understanding profit margin and markup How to promote your wine This title is currently available with the Kindle Unlimited program. That means that you could read this for FREE, but only for a short time. Be sure to click "Read for Free" on the Kindle version before it's no longer listed for free! Don't wait; this deal won't last forever.

Winemaking as a form of food preseIVation is as old as civilization. Wine has been an integral component of people's daily diet since its discovery and has also played an important role in the development of society, reli gion, and culture. We are currently drinking the best wines ever produced. We are able to do this because of our increased understanding of grape growing, biochemistry and microbiology of fermentation, our use of ad vanced technology in production, and our ability to measure the various major and minor components that comprise this fascinating beverage. Historically, winemakers succeeded with slow but gradual improvements brought about by combinations of folklore, obseIVation, and luck. How ever, they also had monumental failures resulting in the necessity to dis pose of wine or convert it into distilled spirits or vinegar. It was assumed that even the most marginally drinkable wines could be marketed. This is not the case for modern producers. The costs of grapes, the technology used in production, oak barrels, corks, bottling equipment, etc. , have in creased dramatically and continue to rise. Consumers are now accustomed to supplies of inexpensive and high-quality varietals and blends; they con tinue to demand better. Modern winemakers now rely on basic science and xvi Preface xvii the systematic application of their art to produce products pleasing to the increasingly knowledgeable consumer base that enjoys wine as part of its civilized society.