Comments on: Our Story So Far

By: simon

simon — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:05:47 +0000

Keep up the good work guys!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:07:48 +0000

Hey Josh,

I have to say I love your label. I am from New York and am always interested in the image of insignias and names. I think you have chosen a name that connotates classiness and style in which it is presented shows has a simple elgance.
Lots of luck,

Rachel

By: Chris Johnston

Chris Johnston — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:54:10 +0000

Hey Josh;

As a wine kinnavasewer (yeah, I drink a lot of wine), I decided it was high time to start making my own. Problem is we have just a smidge over an acre in a drought-prone mountain comunity (Idyllwild, CA). Never fear - I can buy grape pretty much anywhere - good grape to boot! I mean Temecula, Cucamonga, all of the way up to Lodi (I just cannot see driving much further with such a precious cargo).

My ‘07 Sauv Blanc and ‘07 Pinot Grigio came out nicely.

My wife retires from CalState Fullerton in 2-1/2 years and so I have a limited time to get a ATF permitted 200gallons/yr started as a home wine maker then to get to boutique after getting full permits. I also have to negotiate Riverside County’s regs as well.

It is somewhat challenging dealing with county, state and fed. I am sure you know full well about that.

One thing I will say, it is certainly easier doing red than white - especially climate control.

If you do well with your grape and you have excess you are considering cutting loose, I’d like to talk to you about a ton at a time.

Good luck on your project!

Best Regards,

Chris

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:26:42 +0000

Hi there Josh your doing what most of us would like to try to do… I just started My own small scale winery only I am testing the grapes out first to see how well they do here in Montague,CA . There are a few Wineries here and seem to be doing ok. I only have 20 Acres ,and not alot of money to do this so (i am working on this with help from friends ,and will hire worker when needed. Good luck with everything …God Bless .

Jim

By: Gary Godby

Gary Godby — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:57:14 +0000

Hello, my name is Gary. I live in Indiana. I have wanted to start a winery for along time, but haven’t done so. Probably, because I’m lazy. I have five acres and I am wondering if this might be enought to get a winery stared. I have five children, four at home. that’s a built-in work force. Ha! Ha! Well, I wish you all the best. My God bless you and family.

In christ,
Gary

By: Gladys

Gladys — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 01:56:32 +0000

Am dreaming of starting a winery of Isabella grapes on the dry side of Oahu, HI. Have almost two acres of pretty cultivatable land. Heard they have grape arbors/bowers in Portugal, while grapes are planted on wires in Nappa Valley.

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 18:49:11 +0000

Bill,

Sorry for such a late reponse. Thanks so much for the kind and uplifting words. Obviously I can completely relate to the Call of the Vines and soon like you I’ll be a father. It will be interesting to see how the next few years will change us.

Best of luck on your dream, and keep me posted on your progress (however slow).

Josh

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 05:37:44 +0000

Josh, you’re the inspiration I’ve been looking for! Like you, my motivation is to create a family legacy…one that I can build from the ground up. I’m a new father (our son just turned a year old) and it’s made me completely re-examine my life and priorities. My wife and I married right out of college and we’ll be celebrating year #16! My job takes me away from my family 50-60% of the time and I want to change that. My dream is to own a winery. I just discovered your blog and will check-in frequently. I wish you and your family success and happiness in your venture…can’t wait to try a bottle of Capozzi Pinot!

By: Mariëlla

Mariëlla — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:30:53 +0000

Hi Josh, I’m from the middle part of the Netherlands, a town called Utrecht. What’s that about Babelfish? Did you try to translate my blog? I’m honored A friend once suggested that I put English summaries in my blog, to ‘internationalize’, but I’m haven’t got quite the time for it.
I’ve noticed that those programs don’t know their Dutch much: my daughter has a penpal in Pennsylvania, and I tried one of those translation programs for her once… . We laughed a lot after the result came through. Translating it yourself is much better.

By: Fred Nunes

Fred Nunes — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 05:14:03 +0000

Found it interesting that we tread a similar path.
Good Luck with your endeaver.
Fred