Posted on June 19, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
This isn’t my typical blog, but perhaps a relevant opportunity for some readers. Recently we’ve had several inquiries by customers and winery owners about similar…
Posted on June 30, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
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…
Posted on September 21, 2010 by Bill Skrapits
Grapefest turned 24 years old this 2010 and has grown into a renowned festival in North America, attracting ever larger crowds. Grapefest People’s Choice Tasting…
Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
Oklahoma is cooler than most areas of Texas and is having success in making crisper whites such as minerally Pinot Grigio, Rieslings and Chenin Blancs,…
Posted on February 23, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
It’s February, you look out over your winery and vineyard. The landscape is brown, the wind is blowing cold, the vineyard is barren, tours are…
Posted on March 3, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
I recently attended a seminar at Grayson College, Designing Varietal Wines & Blending, led by Texas wine industry leader, Dr. Roy Mitchell. Credited with being…
Posted on March 14, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
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,…
Posted on March 22, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
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…
Posted on March 30, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
The Fingers Lake International Wine Competition, held this past weekend in Rochester, NY, is the largest charitable wine competition in North America. The 11th annual competition…
Posted on April 5, 2011 by Bill Skrapits
Your customer purchased your 2009 Viognier and raved about it to their family and friends. Great! But will you be able to produce one similar…