Hello Everyone!
I'm Erick. I've owned a print & design shop for 10 years. Learned so much over the years. Had the joy of working with lots of employees, but I'm ready to do something else. I want to make wine. I'm 29 years old and have many friends in the beer brewing industry, but I want to do something different. I'd like to start an urban winery. I have a lot of respect for wine, and enjoy it a lot! I've done lots of wine tasting, and just LOVE wine maker's attitudes. I have to admit, wine makers seem a little more humble and just happy people than brewers.
Anyway, the only downside to this is that I've never made wine. I am however extremely handy, an "out of the box" sort of thinker, a builder, a designer, a good cook and know business. I'm really excited about the thought of this.
Since I am coming into this with a different mind set than just your average home wine maker, what tips do you have?
I know this all takes time. Start small, and learn. Also, I have the upmost respect for you guys, so don't assume I think I can just sit down and make great wine like you guys. I just have a really positive attitude about the whole thing and I am ready to approach this with excitement and enthusiasm!
I'm all ears to what all of you have to say.
I'm Erick. I've owned a print & design shop for 10 years. Learned so much over the years. Had the joy of working with lots of employees, but I'm ready to do something else. I want to make wine. I'm 29 years old and have many friends in the beer brewing industry, but I want to do something different. I'd like to start an urban winery. I have a lot of respect for wine, and enjoy it a lot! I've done lots of wine tasting, and just LOVE wine maker's attitudes. I have to admit, wine makers seem a little more humble and just happy people than brewers.
Anyway, the only downside to this is that I've never made wine. I am however extremely handy, an "out of the box" sort of thinker, a builder, a designer, a good cook and know business. I'm really excited about the thought of this.
Since I am coming into this with a different mind set than just your average home wine maker, what tips do you have?
I know this all takes time. Start small, and learn. Also, I have the upmost respect for you guys, so don't assume I think I can just sit down and make great wine like you guys. I just have a really positive attitude about the whole thing and I am ready to approach this with excitement and enthusiasm!
I'm all ears to what all of you have to say.