Napa Valley is one of the most celebrated wine-producing areas in the world, renowned for its exceptional terroir, diverse microclimates, and a legacy steeped in viticultural excellence. It is a special place.
Starting a wine brand in Napa Valley is exciting — and genuinely complex. From grape sourcing and winemaker introductions to packaging, compliance, branding, and sales strategy, there are dozens of decisions to get right from the start. We work with new entrants to the industry who want to build thoughtfully and carefully, with guidance from someone who knows every layer of the valley.
You get: A trusted advisor with direct connections to the right people at every stage — so you build smarter, faster, and with far fewer costly detours.
Based upon our commitment to detail, our insiders knowledge of Napa Valley and our relationships established with businesses across a wide spectrum of wine services, our consulting work also covers a wide range within the industry.
We offer the following consulting services relating to starting a new wine brand:
Initial Consultation
– This includes a basic overview of Napa Valley and the industry. And identifying your goals in the wine business.
Introductions to winemakers
– Napa Valley wines are overseen by many talented individuals. We can facilitate introductions.
Introductions to viticulture experts
Having the right data for your vineyard will help you make informed decisions. You want to work with people you can trust.
Grape sourcing
– From white to red varieties, we can help you identify both desired region and vineyard sites for sourcing.
Custom Crush
Looking for wineries to make your wines? We can help.
Packaging sourcing and pricing including glass, corks and capsules
– We have worked with a number of the leaders in their respective industries; most have operations in or around Napa Valley.
Introduction to compliance
We can make introductions to some of the best in the business.
Marketing/Branding
Connecting with the right people to build a marketing and branding profile and plan.
Sales
Tailoring to include wine club, subscriptions, direct sales in California, visitation, hosting, special events and wholesale.