consulting
We offer full service grape installation and management from seed-to-harvest. Our goal is to highlight the benefits a vineyard can offer in terms of sustainability and environmental conservation.
We consult with each client on their goals and expectations, and help them understand the time and investment needed to be successful.
Understanding the business of harvesting grapes is the first step in building a sustainable business model for the years to come. While consultation is encouraged so that we can identify the individual needs of each client, we believe understanding the following concepts puts our clients in a position to win:
faq
Q: What are general daily vineyard operations?
A: Managing an operation requires consistent, hands-on care of the crops. The vineyard’s success is dependent on the placement of crops, lighting, water quality, and the health of the soil. Since this type of crop can be very sensitive to these environmental elements, testing and supervision should remain consistent year-round.
Q: What is the target market for grape vineyards?
A: The target market for grape vineyards is primarily focused on wineries. Since wine grapes are the most profitable, this is the niche that many vineyard owners choose to target.
Q: How does one set up a vineyard business?
A: Vineyards can be set up to process the grapes in-house or to distribute harvested grapes to other local businesses. Before making our initial investment, we carefully considered our options. Market needs, coupled with our personal knowledge and experience aligned to focus on the output which would yield the highest profit– wine grapes. The decision to keep production in-house was borne out of a desire to keep the product local and very high-quality. We help our clients weigh the same kinds of factors, unique to their needs and goals, and come to their own decision about distribution and overall business set-up.
Q: What type of skills and experiences does one need to run a successful vineyard?
A: There is a great deal that goes into managing a healthy and profitable grape vineyard. Substantial knowledge in plant production, pest control, harvesting, and post-harvest handling is a must. This, however, is just one ingredient. We believe a vineyard will require the hard work of multiple staff members. Therefore, an optimal skill-set must include employee management, attention to detail, financial management, marketing, and the ability to delegate.
In this industry, it is important that you recognize your strengths and weaknesses, and in doing so, build a team of professionals that complements your abilities. Hands-on experience proves invaluable to the vineyard’s long-term success.
impact
testimonials
“...Getting reacquainted with the the soil and the beauty of a vineyard allows one to experience first hand the joys of small scale farming. We are grateful for Wildlife Vineyards and the joy our vines provide. ”
“With Wildlife Vineyards guidance we harvested our grapes and turned them into wine. We realized our dream and we look ahead to future growth and amazing wine.”
“This family run business wants our vineyards to thrive as much as we do. They have taken a genuine interest in our project and continue to see it through. We would recommend Wildlife Vineyards to anyone wanting to plant beautiful, thriving vines, from backyard hobby vineyards to full-fledged wineries. ”