On Jun 14, 1:44 am, Electric Monk > wrote:
> Hi all,
> are there any winemakers in this group who own or work for winemaking
> companies? I am interested in finding out what the most popular
> winemaking packages are around the world, and by what sized
> organizations.
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> Brett

Hello Brett-

I've tried Amphora- there's a trial verison available on the web.
It's very powerful with lots of tracking features, but I found it too
difficult to use/learn for my home production. I had issues with
(which you might not) with splitting fermentation tanks, keeping track
of smaller and smaller quantities (ie, 30 gallons to 2x 14 gallon
containers, then a bunch of 3L test batches). When I got done it was
just easier to draw it on paper to keep track of everything.

Which is not to knock Amphora- blame the problem (me) and my inability
to learn the software.

But your question is more aimed at research for a market? You'd have
better luck contacting Winemaker or wine business (forget the name-
just had an article on Corks) and asking them if they have any
aggregate statitistics.

If you do beer- there's a brew software too that isn't very suited for
wine, but it can do in a pinch...

Good luck!