Business of Wine

Business of Wine is delivered in 16 online classes presented through video lectures (live attendance recommended but not required), course webinars, and a series of unique, online WineBizSim business planning projects. The WineBizSim tool can be used for U.S. and international wines. There are three versions of the modeling tool which will be explained to participants, who can then choose whether they wish their wine to be reviewed as a winery wine; negociant/winery blending, and a tasting room and wine club wine financial planning version. Included in the course are: The WineBizSim vertically-integrated model that looks at all of the factors contributing to the costs of growing, producing, marketing and selling a wine. A Negociant/Winery financial model that includes an optional wine blending exercise with the ability to assess the financial viability of the product. A detailed and complete pro forma plan for creating a profit and loss statement for tasting rooms and wine clubs.