Also called: Vintner, Brewery Founder
Owns a winery, brewery, distillery, or roastery, running the business and the brand.
You split time between production, the tasting room, distributors, and the bank. Owning a winery takes huge upfront investment in land and equipment, while breweries and roasteries can start smaller. A hit brand can grow into a company with national reach.
Extremely variable; many small producers barely profit for years.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 0 years after high school. No required path; production experience and capital are key.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Viticulture & Enology, Business Administration, Fermentation Science.
Growing faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with marketing and sales; the land, production, staff and tasting room stay hands-on.
Classes: Business, Agriculture CTE (FFA), Chemistry.
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