Top 6 Reports Your Winery Needs to Run a More Efficient Operation
Data is the lifeblood of winery operations. The ability to make informed decisions based on real-time production insights is critical to your winery’s performance, but that’s only possible when you can easily access the data and reports you need. At InnoVint, we firmly believe that modern, intuitive technology (vs. spreadsheets and clunky databases) is the […]
How to Run a Successful, Healthy Wine Business: 5 Core Tenets
In this article, we delve into the challenges faced by wineries in today’s dynamic market, offering a comprehensive framework for how to run a successful, healthy wine business. We highlight five core principles essential for building a thriving winery, emphasizing the critical role of leadership, operational excellence, data utilization, fostering a positive work culture, and community engagement.
Winery Accounting Terms You Need to Know
We’ve all been there, lost in a conversation about COGS and EBITDA and hoping no one asks you to explain what they mean let alone what the acronym stands for. Being well-versed financially is an important skill set for winemakers and business owners to make informed decisions and manage their businesses more effectively. Check out […]
4 Biggest Mistakes Wineries Make When Managing Their Finances
In this webinar, we turned the spotlight on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the wine industry: financial management best practices. Ashley Leonard, CEO of InnoVint moderated the panel discussion with two winery finance experts, Geni Whitehouse and Erik McLaughlin. Together, they delved into the complex challenges that wineries confront on a daily basis.
From Colleague to Captain: Embracing Your Role as a New Winery Manager
Stepping into a managerial role in the wine industry doesn’t have to be daunting. In this post, we share essential strategies to foster genuine connections and nurture a trust-filled workplace. Learn to navigate your new responsibilities with confidence and skill.
Brett is the Biggest Threat to Your Winery…and We Don’t Mean the Yeast!
Learn how to effectively train adult learners, understand their unique characteristics and preferences, and create an optimal training environment in your winery. Explore practical strategies to enhance knowledge retention, foster collaboration, and accommodate diverse learning styles.
The Most Important Wine Chemistry to Track Over Time
Are you tired of having spoiled wine in your winery? Don’t let the microbial landscape give you a hard time. Although maintaining a completely sterile environment is impossible, monitoring specific analyses can effectively diagnose and prevent problems at all stages of winemaking. In this article, we’re diving into the 4 key parameters you should measure throughout the winemaking process to ensure your wine stays fresh and flavorful.
Winery Year-End Checklist (2023)
The end of the year can be stressful. Long hours in the winery followed by so…much…cleaning. Navigate post-harvest with this essential winery checklist. Streamline your data, prepare for the TTB 5120.17 report, plan effectively for the upcoming year, and remember to rest and recharge.
5 Problems in the Winery Costing You Time and Money (and How to Solve Them)
Winemaking requires a nuanced balance of art and science, tenderness and grit. Problems in the winery are a given, here are a few ways to prevent big headaches.
Your First Harvest | Essentials for This Fall
Tips and tricks for your first wine harvest. Prepare physically and mentally, invest in the right shoes and clothing, don’t forget snacks, and enjoy the rush!