Ever wondered what REALLY happens inside a Napa Valley winery during harvest? 🍇🍷In Episode 6 of Barrels & Roots: Harvest 2026, we're at Vineyard 29 in St. ...
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“My Dad Makes Wine and Sells Wine.” 🍷 When my son Marco was very young, his teacher asked him in front of the class: “Marco, what does your dad do for a living?” Without missing a beat, he answered: “My dad makes wine and sells wine.” I couldn't have said it better myself. Of course, there's a little more to owning a wine company than that. Managing inventories, financing production, negotiating with distributors, dealing with banks, overseeing logistics, managing employees, developing brands, and making sure everyone gets paid. And occasionally getting a good night's sleep. 😂 But when you strip away all the complications, Marco had it exactly right. I make wine. I sell wine. For more than 32 years, that's what I've been doing at Castle Rock Winery. It's a tangible product. Something you can hold in your hand, open, pour into a glass, and share with family and friends. These days, people are making fortunes in cryptocurrency, digital assets, and businesses I couldn't begin to explain
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