This just came across on the latest Enology notes #119, a CD document covering winery planning and design. Much of this can be applied to meadery design. Ordering info is below -- hope this is of use to aspiring meadery owners!
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Winery Planning and Design CD Available. This comprehensive 200-page review covers the essential planning and design considerations of critical importance in winery establishment. The CD covers the topics listed below. Each subject area is reviewed in a simple-to-read outline form.
The Winery Planning and Design CD is available through Practical Winery and Vineyard magazine for $95. Email them at officepwv@aol.com or call (415) 479-5819.
Winery Planning and Design CD subject areas:
Winery Business Planning
Elements of a Successful Business Plan
Tips for a Successful Executive Summary
Small Business Development Center Business Plan Outline
Business Plan Worksheet
Winery Economics
The Economics of Various Size Wineries and Economies of Scale
Cash Flow Review
Starting a New Winery
Winery Design
Winery Design Considerations
Winery Layout
Winery Equipment
Equipment Considerations
Equipping a Small Winery
Fermentation and Storage Vessel Considerations
Wine Caves
Gravity Flow Winery Designs
Examples of Winery Designs
Winery Architecture
Winery Designs and Case Studies
Winery Tasting Room Design
Green Wineries and Sustainable Winegrowing
Winery Refrigeration
Winery Water Requirements
Winery Wastewater Treatment
The Winery Laboratory and HACCP Planning
Winery Legal Issues
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Winery Planning and Design CD Available. This comprehensive 200-page review covers the essential planning and design considerations of critical importance in winery establishment. The CD covers the topics listed below. Each subject area is reviewed in a simple-to-read outline form.
The Winery Planning and Design CD is available through Practical Winery and Vineyard magazine for $95. Email them at officepwv@aol.com or call (415) 479-5819.
Winery Planning and Design CD subject areas:
Winery Business Planning
Elements of a Successful Business Plan
Tips for a Successful Executive Summary
Small Business Development Center Business Plan Outline
Business Plan Worksheet
Winery Economics
The Economics of Various Size Wineries and Economies of Scale
Cash Flow Review
Starting a New Winery
Winery Design
Winery Design Considerations
Winery Layout
Winery Equipment
Equipment Considerations
Equipping a Small Winery
Fermentation and Storage Vessel Considerations
Wine Caves
Gravity Flow Winery Designs
Examples of Winery Designs
Winery Architecture
Winery Designs and Case Studies
Winery Tasting Room Design
Green Wineries and Sustainable Winegrowing
Winery Refrigeration
Winery Water Requirements
Winery Wastewater Treatment
The Winery Laboratory and HACCP Planning
Winery Legal Issues