The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting and Running a Winery
- ISBN13: 9781592578184
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
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… More >>
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting and Running a Winery
Okay, first off, ignore the silly title. There are good “Complete Idiot’s” and “Dummies” books and not so good ones. This is a good one. The best book, and certainly the most complete book, I’ve seen on the business side of starting a winery. I’d recommend other books on wine making (including the excellent The Way to Make Wine: How to Craft Superb Table Wines at Home which bridges the home winemaking and small winery divide) but if you’re serious about a winery, going to a couple of books is hardly a major problem.
The book is well-written, clear, and informative. Alas, my recommendation would carry more weight if I’ve opened a winery and made a profit, but so far this book falls into the informational category for me.
Rating: 5 / 5
At first, i thought the book was too negative, and actually discouraging to winery-ownership aspirations(”You can make a small fortune in the wine business, provided you begin with a large one.” HA HA). But as I read other books, I realized the author’s purpose: There were just too many people gettin’ into the “wine biz” for purely romantic reasons, without an ounce of outdoor/ag/technical/marketing knowledge. It’s not hard to “love” wine; many people do. Neither is it hard to love fast cars, but I wouldn’t think of operating a sports car dealership. And yes, from first-hand experience, it is VERY expensive to start up a winery. For anyone considering getting into the winery business, this book is worth buying even if only for the wonderful Appendix: an excellent collection of forms, worksheets & resources that every winery operator, or anyone thinking of owning a winery, should definitely include in their personal library.
Rating: 4 / 5
I was amazed at the information that was in this book,all important and relevant. I am taking my time going through it so I can absorb it all. Highly recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 5
Despite the title, (a common curse with this series) this is a workable reality check for the would be winemaker. There is little actual discussion of technique, but there are many other sources for that. This is more a discussion of what elements would have to be in place for a new venture to be successful.
Rating: 4 / 5