Goosecross Cellars » Business http://goosecross.com Goosecross is a family winery in Napa Valley that understands that the quality of service and relationship we provide is as important as the wine we serve. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:19:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Napa Valley Wine Radio, hosted by Goosecross Cellars, delivers home wine education, entertainment, and wine appreciation information from an insiders perspective. Discover a broad range of topics to expand your knowledge of how fine wine is produced while listening to Napa Valley Wine Radio's down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for enhancing your enjoyment of food and wine everyday. Goosecross Cellars no Goosecross Cellars wine@goosecross.com wine@goosecross.com (Goosecross Cellars) 2006-2010 Goosecross is a family winery in Napa Valley that understands that the quality of service and relationship we provide is as important as the wine we serve. Goosecross Cellars » Business http://goosecross.com/podcast/nvwr_144x144.gif http://goosecross.com NVWR® 67 – Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 2 of 2 http://goosecross.com/2008/06/nvwr-67/ http://goosecross.com/2008/06/nvwr-67/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:04:22 +0000 David http://goosecross.com/?p=137 NVWR® 67 – Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 2 of 2 is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2011 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.

]]> We were fascinated by a recent report stating that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal of Scion Advisors.

David Topper and I were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet with Rob and Deborah and discuss what they learned.

In this second and final segment we’ll talk about the factors influencing owners to sell or pass the business along to the next generation and how greatly the industry has changed in recent decades.

Scion Advisors

Silicon Valley Bank

Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick.

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]]> http://goosecross.com/2008/06/nvwr-67/feed/ 1 Business,David Topper,Deborah Steinthal,Rob McMillan,silicon valley bank,winery management,winery ownership,winery transition We were fascinated by a recent report stating that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank, We were fascinated by a recent report stating that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com/winedivision/), and Deborah Steinthal of Scion Advisors (http://www.scionadvisors.com/). David Topper and I were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet with Rob and Deborah and discuss what they learned. In this second and final segment we'll talk about the factors influencing owners to sell or pass the business along to the next generation and how greatly the industry has changed in recent decades. (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/Scion_Logo1.jpg) (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/SVB_Logo1.gif) Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick. Goosecross Cellars no 26:25 NVWR® 66 – Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 1 of 2 http://goosecross.com/2008/06/nvwr-66-winery-ownership-transitions-part-1-of-2/ http://goosecross.com/2008/06/nvwr-66-winery-ownership-transitions-part-1-of-2/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:06:26 +0000 David http://goosecross.com/?p=136 NVWR® 66 – Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 1 of 2 is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2011 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.

]]> A recent study forecast that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017.

David, Colleen, and Ryan

The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan, of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal, of Scion Advisors. Goosecross proprietor, David Topper, and Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, talk with Rob and Deborah about what they’ve learned and the implications for the industry. This is the first segment of a two-part interview.

Scion Advisors

Silicon Valley Bank

Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick.

NVWR® 66 – Winery Ownership Transitions, Part 1 of 2 is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2011 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.

]]> http://goosecross.com/2008/06/nvwr-66-winery-ownership-transitions-part-1-of-2/feed/ 0 Business,David Topper,Deborah Steinthal,Rob McMillan,silicon valley bank,Wine,wineries,winery management,winery ownership,winery transition A recent study forecast that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. - The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan, of Silicon Valley Bank, and Deborah Steinthal, of Scion Advisors. A recent study forecast that 50% of family-owned wineries on the west coast will change hands by 2017. (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/D_C_Ryan.jpg) The findings of the survey and report were released by Rob McMillan, of Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com/winedivision/), and Deborah Steinthal, of Scion Advisors (http://www.scionadvisors.com/). Goosecross proprietor, David Topper, and Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, talk with Rob and Deborah about what they've learned and the implications for the industry. This is the first segment of a two-part interview. (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/Scion_Logo.jpg) (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/SVB_Logo.gif) Note: We know that these are two unusually long episodes but we think they will prove to be worth every minute to those truly interested in what makes the wine business tick. Goosecross Cellars no 24:17 NVWR® 65 – Wine Basics Class http://goosecross.com/2008/05/nvwr-65-wine-basics-class/ http://goosecross.com/2008/05/nvwr-65-wine-basics-class/#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:46 +0000 David http://goosecross.com/2008/05/13/nvwr-65-wine-basics-class/ NVWR® 65 – Wine Basics Class is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2011 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.

]]> We’re moving into my favorite time of year – with the weather warming up it’s time to start tours and classes at Goosecross again!

Wine Basics Class©
Goosecross is pleased to announce the 14th season of our free Wine Basics Class! Please join us at Goosecross Cellars for a morning of fun, informative, and down to earth education as you explore tasting techniques, serving hints, wine storage suggestions and more!

In this episode, we feature a special guest, Christina Stewart, an MBA student and budding wine enthusiast. Christina wanted to know more about the wine education we have to offer so, Colleen Topper our Proprietor and I tell her all about it.

We sincerely hope that after listening to this episode, you’ll visit too!

Goosecross Wine Basics Class

The Wine Basics Class is held at Goosecross Cellars out by the vineyard – and it’s Free but you’ll need to schedule a reservation in advance: June through October

Learn what else Goosecross has to offer during your visit.

Cheers!

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]]> http://goosecross.com/2008/05/nvwr-65-wine-basics-class/feed/ 0 Business,Wine Basics Class,wine class,wine education We're moving into my favorite time of year - with the weather warming up it's time to start tours and classes at Goosecross again! - Wine Basics Class© Goosecross is pleased to announce the 14th season of our free Wine Basics Class! We're moving into my favorite time of year - with the weather warming up it's time to start tours and classes (http://goosecross.com/food-wine/education/) at Goosecross (http://www.goosecross.com/) again! Wine Basics Class© Goosecross is pleased to announce the 14th season of our free Wine Basics Class! Please join us at Goosecross Cellars for a morning of fun, informative, and down to earth education as you explore tasting techniques, serving hints, wine storage suggestions and more! In this episode, we feature a special guest, Christina Stewart, an MBA student and budding wine enthusiast. Christina wanted to know more about the wine education we have to offer so, Colleen Topper (http://www.goosecross.com/about/team.html) our Proprietor and I tell her all about it. We sincerely hope that after listening to this episode, you'll visit too! (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/winebasicsclass.jpg) The Wine Basics Class is held at Goosecross Cellars out by the vineyard - and it's Free but you'll need to schedule a reservation in advance: June through October Learn what else Goosecross has to offer (http://goosecross.com/visit-us/) during your visit. Cheers! Goosecross Cellars no 15:55 NVWR® 64 – Peter Marks, Master of Wine http://goosecross.com/2008/04/nvwr-64-peter-marks-master-of-wine/ http://goosecross.com/2008/04/nvwr-64-peter-marks-master-of-wine/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:41 +0000 David http://goosecross.com/2008/04/22/nvwr-64-peter-marks-master-of-wine/ NVWR® 64 – Peter Marks, Master of Wine is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2011 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.

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In this episode, Peter Marks, will tell us about what he does, how he attained the title “Master of Wine” and what kinds of career opportunities exist for those who pursue this very demanding course of study.

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]]> http://goosecross.com/2008/04/nvwr-64-peter-marks-master-of-wine/feed/ 0 Business,Master of Wine,Peter Marks,wine career,wine education In this episode, Peter Marks, will tell us about what he does, how he attained the title "Master of Wine" and what kinds of career opportunities exist for those who pursue this very demanding course of study. In this episode, Peter Marks, will tell us about what he does, how he attained the title "Master of Wine" and what kinds of career opportunities exist for those who pursue this very demanding course of study. Goosecross Cellars no 26:02 NVWR® 60 – The History of Goosecross http://goosecross.com/2008/01/nvwr-60-the-history-of-goosecross/ http://goosecross.com/2008/01/nvwr-60-the-history-of-goosecross/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:03 +0000 David http://goosecross.com/2008/01/29/nvwr-60-the-history-of-goosecross/ NVWR® 60 – The History of Goosecross is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2011 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.

]]> In this episode, Goosecross owners Geoff Gorsuch and David and Colleen Topper chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, about how Goosecross got started and a few brief thoughts about where its future lies.

The Goosecross winery owners

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]]> http://goosecross.com/2008/01/nvwr-60-the-history-of-goosecross/feed/ 2 Business,Colleen Topper,David Topper,Geoff Gorsuch,Goosecross Cellars,History In this episode, Goosecross owners Geoff Gorsuch and David and Colleen Topper chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, about how Goosecross got started and a few brief thoughts about where its future lies. In this episode, Goosecross owners Geoff Gorsuch and David and Colleen Topper chat with Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education, about how Goosecross got started and a few brief thoughts about where its future lies. (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/goosecrossteam.jpg) Goosecross Cellars no 24:32 NVWR® 51 – What Does It Take To Start A Vineyard Or Winery? http://goosecross.com/2007/09/nvwr-51-what-does-it-take-to-start-a-vineyard-or-winery/ http://goosecross.com/2007/09/nvwr-51-what-does-it-take-to-start-a-vineyard-or-winery/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:38 +0000 David http://goosecross.com/2007/09/18/nvwr-51-what-does-it-take-to-start-a-vineyard-or-winery/ NVWR® 51 – What Does It Take To Start A Vineyard Or Winery? is a post from Goosecross Cellars. Copyright © 2011 Goosecross Cellars, All Rights Reserved.

]]> Over the years, so many people have asked “How do I start a vineyard or a winery? Is it something that’s attainable for the average person?” It’s a big question, but we’re going to try to answer it, at least in part, by talking it over with Mark Freund, our Account Manager at Silicon Valley Bank.

Vineyard Rip

In this episode David Topper, owner of Goosecross, joins forces with Tim Elliott, the host of Winecast.net, and Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education.

Vineyard Rip Result

Vineyard Replanted

Building Winery

Vineyard owners discuss yield

Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC 51 (that’s Papa, Charlie 51).

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]]> http://goosecross.com/2007/09/nvwr-51-what-does-it-take-to-start-a-vineyard-or-winery/feed/ 3 Business,David Topper,Mark Freund,silicon valley bank,Tim Elliott Over the years, so many people have asked "How do I start a vineyard or a winery? Is it something that's attainable for the average person?" It's a big question, but we're going to try to answer it, at least in part, by talking it over with Mark Freund, Over the years, so many people have asked "How do I start a vineyard or a winery? Is it something that's attainable for the average person?" It's a big question, but we're going to try to answer it, at least in part, by talking it over with Mark Freund, our Account Manager at Silicon Valley Bank. (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/GCstartwinery5.jpg) In this episode David Topper, owner of Goosecross, joins forces with Tim Elliott, the host of Winecast.net, and Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education. (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/GCstartwinery2.jpg) (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/GCstartwinery4.jpg) (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/GCstartwinery1.jpg) (http://goosecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/GCstartwinery3.jpg) Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC 51 (that's Papa, Charlie 51). Goosecross Cellars no 35:23