The Wine Firm/Consulting Wine, International is the umbrella company to 3 divisions of business focusing on:1A) Consulting: General: Professional coaching/training, business reorganization, technical wine production and fine wine development programs from growing through marketing applications.1B) Consulting: Family Legacy: Consulting Wine, Intl. integrates the philosophies of each family business with their individual 'story', family business philosophy and unique family qualities and utilizes these strengths to build a Legacy Plan for the future generations of business within the family. Ultimately, the development of a formalized Family Constitution in which an efficient generational transfer of both business and finances are transitioned.Short term, the Family Organization becomes stronger through the work of Consulting Wine, Intl. and more effective in the day to day business applications, ultimately driving profitability by increasing communication, shared vision and a planned view into the future.Long term, the strengthening of Family Businesses bolsters the GDP of the home state and country by developing long term wealth accumulation from one generation to the next.2) Vineyard, Winery & Wine Character Design: Process workflow, new winery construction, new vineyard and redevelopment of vineyards as well as wine character profile development through viticultural practice consulting, harvest and processing designs for the specific desired wine characters, aging and refinement of the final blending practices of which are often neglected.3) Brand & Marketing Strategic Planning: Design and implementation of personal as well as product branding in the Agricultural and Alcohol Beverage trades. Utilization and training of Business Intelligence systems designed to first identify the target customer for the product or service and then more effectively develop go-to-market strategies for geographic as well as digital marketing and sales applications.

Flexcube West, established October 1, 2021, is the exclusive Western U.S. sales and distribution company for Flexcube Australia. From Texas to the Pacific Ocean, Flexcube West offers a full range of fine oak stave products complimenting the industry leading luxury wine maturation vessels, the "Flexcube" line of storage products.Flexcube Australia owns the global patents for the polymers and vessel designs worldwide of which have be an unsurpassed technology acknowledged by the Australian government, the University of Adelaide, and professors of enology worldwide.Considered to be the most advanced polymer-based wine maturation vessels, Flexcubes have addresses sustainability & natural natural resource conservation. Flexcube oxygen permeable 1,000L & 2,000L aging vessels promote complete winemaker control over the aging process.With 3 levels of oxygen permeability, 6mg/L/year – 9mg/L/year – 12mg/L/year, winemakers have an unparalleled flexibility in the creative process with known control and results. Winemakers worldwide are producing paradigm shifting wines with the combination of Flexcube and BarriQ oak staves while applying more that 40% of their fine wine budget savings to advancing the promotion and sales of their products.With 60% of traditional oak barrels never utilized for wine aging (as the outer barrel only serves as the outer 'tank'), the fine oak coopering of the BarriQ line of fine barrel staves is a massive step in the protection of ancient oak Forests.Space savings alone promote a generous 1.84 times the space efficiency of traditional barrel storage. A 4’x4’ footprint stores the equivalent of 18x 225L barrels in 4x 1,000L Flexcube Evolution maturation vessels. (Example: space necessary for 500 Bordeaux bbls accommodates 920 bbls of wine in Flexcubes).For more information on space efficiencies, energy savings, and university lead technical studies, contact nick@consultingwine.com or go to https://flexcubewest.com

U.S. and international wine business development including:1) Private-label wine services;2) Bottle-ready bulk wine;3) Custom blender bulk wine contracts;4) Branded portfolio development;5) Custom Crush and Juicing;6) International branded bottle programs and bulk wine contracts

P&L Specialties, winery equipment design and fabrication, along with the Tom Beard Company (providing barrel warehouse washing automation), as well as the Revolution Equipment Company, are leaders in wine industry process and equipment solutions.I am now representing these companies in Northern California from Suisun Valley, Clarksburg, Lodi, Sierra Foothills, and the Central Valley of California.Folding this provision of equipment and services into the Flexcube West & Consulting wine business, our team of agents provides representation and sales services to these extremely important wine growing regions in California.Reach out to us directly at Flexcube West, https://flexcubewest.com, or go to the P&L, Tom Beard, & Revolution Equipment websites for more information.

The Green Valley Foundation of Southern California, Inc., seeks to promote economic development in southern California, specifically focusing the Redlands, Yucaipa and Oak Glen areas for AGRIBUSINESS & AGRITOURISM industries via EDUCATION & practical hands-on DEVELOPMENT.Retained to advise, counsel and apply technical knowledge of the vineyard and wine industry into the development of a Master Agritourism plan in Southern California. Ultimately, this plan is and would be to unite the cities of Redlands, Yucaipa, and Oak Glen and work with both the Board of Directors and community leaders to establish a long-term sustainable strategy to bring industry and an agri-tourism economic focus into the area.With a new Yucaipa American Viticultural Area (AVA) now in review, the Board of the GVF seeks to develop new vineyard plantings to complement the current movement by multiple small 'craft' vineyard plantings as well as support and/or 'redevelop' part of the historic agricultural trade in the area. The ultimate goal is to balance urban development with a sustainable mix of tourism, agriculture, urban development, and supporting industry.Early outlines of the vision include the potential to replant cherries in "Cherry Valley", establish technically world-class vineyard plantings in the higher elevations of Oak Glen, re-establish a cottage varietal olive oil industry and outline a new legacy for the communities to identify with the historic roots of the area's rich agricultural heritage.Overall, the Board of The Foundation seeks to establish not only a local trade industry but to establish a more robust cultural heritage building off of the unique and consistent history of agriculture in the area.

Direct to Consumer Wine Workshops is a consumer direct consulting company that specializes in teaching and aligning Direct to Consumers skills & systems with wineries and wine businesses seeking to expand their DTC business.DTC Wine Workshops conducts intensive workshops as well as monthly webinars specifically to enhance DTC wine marketing & sales.Go to dtcwineworkshops.com for more information.

With over three decades of winemaking, wine brand development & Multiple Top U.S. Nielsen rated Wine Brands, Nicholas Karavidas launched Élever Vineyards, his private portfolio of hand-crafted offerings. In December 2014, the first 1,200 cases of 'Redhaus' Rouge hit the international market and within 24 months, over 10,000 cases of wine had shipped of the, including wine from the launch of several new brands, Distinction, Mark Nicholas, Ancient Craft, Élever, Generosity, PNKE & Zapfino- Old Vine Zinfandel.Élever Vineyards produces a portfolio of wines from California's Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Lodi & the Central Coast & is a wholesaler active in global trading, wine production, and brand distribution.As of December 2019, Élever represents or services a growing portfolio of wines from the unique single-serve wines of Usual of San Francisco to the historic and iconic Rabbit Ridge brand from Paso Robles.

With the recent acquisition of Epic Wines & Spirits by Southern Glazer Wines & Spirits, I proudly joined the supplier list of the the most comprehensive beverage distributor in America.My role as a supplier/brand owner is to support, drive, innovate, and create opportunities that my wholesaler partner can leverage into great opportunities for both of our businesses.Alignment on key business functions is part of driving work to integrate into our wholesaler/supplier relationship.After 40 years of winemaking, brand development, and beverage marketing/advertising, I/we as a family business are elated to be joining this great family beverage enterprise.

With a long history of Old Vine Zinfandel winemaking, Rabbit Ridge in Paso Robles & Nicholas Karavidas of Élever Vineyards have teamed up to produce Old Vine Zinfandel from several vineyards in California.

Retained by owners of Comstock Distillers to advise on business development, marketing and sales programming.

Retained to advise for vineyard development, wine production protocols and refinement, and winery development.Raul Ramirez is dedicated to producing the finest quality grapes that can be growing in the Temecula Valley AVA and committed to building upon early success in establishing the most sought after fruit in the region.Currently in process of developing the first 5,000 square foot facility at the 'Rancho Ramirez' horse facility in the Winchester area of Temecula, the facility is now operating the spacious clubhouse and hospitality center with private tastings and regular scheduled club events.Highlighting the focus on traditional Spanish production values, the Rancho Ramirez Clubhouse facility is home to some of the finest Andalusian horses of which are shown for guest during the tasting experience.

Retained to produce a Provence style Rosé from Santa Barbara as well as a Sonoma Valley Red Wine blend for one of the most unique single-serve consumer wine packages to date in the U.S. Bottled at Safe Harbor, Napa Valley, this custom-mold 187ml package has been highlighted on the Today Show with fast-paced press accolades. Retained in May 2018 to represent Standard & Usual Wines in all U.S. Retail Markets.

Retained by the Morgan Family of California to assist in all aspects of the Morgan Family Collection of Wines. The focus of the Morgan Family Collection is the ultra-premium & luxury category production of Malbec from Mendoza Argentina in addition to the production of varieties such as Torrontes & Sauvignon Blanc. First releases of 2016 "Joyce Barbara" Torrontes and 2016 "Kristian Edward" Sauvignon Blanc are available with invitation only purchasing on the 2014 "Pallie" Valle de Uco, Mendoza Malbec (available) and 2015 "Pallie" Valle de Uco, Mendoza Malbec (available April 2018).

Retained to lead Advisory Board for development & expansion of Winery/Brewery/Conference/Events Center

Retained in 2014 as a Business Development Coach Responsible for the Development of 5-year Strategic Plan & Marketing Plan.Currently holding title & responsibilities of the Director of Marketing & DTC Sales with development & oversight of all visual content, strategic development of Direct Sales.Efforts & responsibilities include leading marketing efforts working with ownership & general management to develop U.S. & international market strategies & brand portfolio planning.

Retained to perform company image development & overall online presence consistency.

Generational Succession Planning, Marketing Development & Management

Development & Expansion of Winemaking Programs & Technical Direction to Improve Quality Control Programs

Retained to plan and accomplish a complete Global Business Systems start up including:*Organization of a 6-year 3-Phase Strategic Plan in a multi-thousand acre vineyard ownership winery;*Development of Global Industry Relationships spanning from US and International bulk wine sales, supplier and distribution brokerage relationships & multi-year custom production contracting;*Design of entire portfolios of wine brands and wine flavor styles (20 brands & 50+ profiles) including original designs/concepts for OZV, Moss Roxx, 3 Girls, INTO Zin, Old Soul, Lodi Estates and multiple others.*Development of all business organizational systems including wine and brand forecasting, dry goods and production materials management, QA systems organization, staffing and departmental organization;*Capital project design, implementation and management for multi-million gallon expansions;*Contract & Business negotiations for literally all aspects of national and international business;*Complete Development of US and International sales staff and distribution systems spanning 46 US states and 8 countries over 10 years;*Succeeded in developing a top ten Nielsen sku (OZV), number 1 national sku in major US chain, top 3 sku in international market & multiple Nielsen scan 'movers'.*Built business from 0 wholesalers to over 100 wholesalers US domestic market, 0 bulk wine sales to over 1.5 million gallons annually, grew gross revenues from $1.5 million in 2003 to over $20+ million in multiple consecutive years.*Consecutively built gross revenues for 10 years at a rate of 15-55%/year.*Completed business plan over the course of 10 years encouraging a 3 phase $20 million expansion between 2013 and 2018. First 3 million gallon phase started 4th qtr. 2013.

Developed a boutique wine program as a small family operation and direct oversight/management of 200+ acres of varietal plantings.Implemented latest viticultural applications for vineyard development working with leading industry members.Opened two direct retail wine tasting rooms in major California appellation.

Responsible for all viticultural decisions for wine-growing, all wine production, promotional activities concerning wine Public Relations, multiple wine judgings for national and international status wine competitions, liaison activities between local municipalities for capital projects.