On Jun 20, 7:08 am, wrote:
> 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!

Thanks for that. I guess it is more aimed at market research. I've
scanned through the various wine rags but haven't found anything so
far.


Thanks again,

Brett