Curiosity over what it would take to start, or run an existing, vineyard. It can't be that hard, but then it can't be that easy either.
Resources
General
- Starting a VineYard in Arizona
- An excellent piece on the basics of how to think about starting a vineyard in Arizona.
New Zealand
- NZ Grape and Region Overview
A good general overview of the types of grapes grown in NewZealand and a description of the various wine growning regions.
History of Wine Making in NZ :: A history of how wine making took off in NewZealand, with particular interest in trarrif changes.
- General NZ Info
- More information from "Kiwi Careers" on getting started in the industry.
Note, vineyard for sale.