How do I get into the Wine Business?

[Thomas]

This is no glib answer: start by counting how much money you have to burn, for most of it will be gone fast before you can even imagine a return on investment, let alone actually receive one.

When you determine what you can lose, then check with various academic and government agencies that deal with small business plans and vineyard site selection. You might also want to contact a few wineries in the Hudson Valley to get their input.

Love of wine is one thing you need to start a winery; but more importantly, you need to look at the venture just as you would any other business, and you need to do the research.