For Profit or Pleasure… The Choice is Yours!
I’ve always considered the relationship between a vineyard and its produce as nothing but extraordinary. Vineyards are a fascinating junction between nature, the elements and chemistry, chemistry that we are fortunate enough to experience as wine. To any wine enthusiast, vineyards are central to the wine we love so much.
It should come as no surprise then, that, to many the idea of having your own vineyard is a most attractive one. However, there’s one dominant factor that limits the ability of the average person to attain such prized property. Vineyards are expensive… very expensive. Added to this they require time, attention and very specific skills that are necessary to produce quality wines.
If an individual doesn’t possess any of the above mandatory requirements, then how are you to fullfil a dream of vineyard ownership? Thankfully, I’ve recently stumbled across Barrington’s Vineyards with a system that enables the average Joe, like you and me, to realize our viticultural dreams!
With Barrington’s Vineyards one is afforded the opportunity to lease vineyard lots at relatively affordable rates, subsequently taking ownership of the wine produced from your vines. This wine can either be sold, courtesy of Barrington’s Vineyards, for profit or simply enjoyed in your own time. The choice is yours!
The Vineyards we deal with are reputable, well established in the retail marketplace and can easily be researched – Jim Drew
Sure, I’ve heard of similar ‘rent-a-vine’ business models before, but none quite as comprehensive as the concept offered by Barrington’s Vineyards. Value-adding services such as personalized vineyard photography, vineyard visit facilitation from anywhere in the world and custom bottle labelling are just some of the services on offer. Furthermore, lots can currently be leased in a number of world famous wine growing regions including South Africa, California, France, Spain, Italy and Australia.
The man behind the unique concept is Jim Drew, who identified a demand for such a system during casual conversation with family and friends. Jim is the founder of www.fuzzybrush.com, a global company from where he has extended into other business ventures. Based in London, Jim is passionate about his thriving new concept, which was launched in early 2007 and has grown organically ever since.
But how exactly does it work? Here’s my guide to getting started with Barrington’s Vineyards, and bringing your dream vineyard to fruition:
1) Select a region in which you would like to lease a vineyard lot, or perhaps numerous lots in numerous regions.
2) Select your lots and enter a lease agreement with Barrington’s Vineyards for a 1, 2 or 3 year period. Each lot consists of 200 vines and can produce approximately 275 bottles of high quality wine.
3) Interact with your vineyards through personalized vineyard photography, or by utilizing Barrington’s to arrange private or group visits from anywhere in the world.
4) Once your lease agreement has matured, claim your produce in the form of your very own vintage.
5) Decide to keep your prized wine, perhaps with personalized labels, or have Barrington’s sell all, or a portion of it, for profit. One can realize profit share of up to 36%.
Barrington’s Vineyards have developed a simple concept that has created a unique interface between the wine industry and the consumer. Such a relationship where the consumer benefits directly through profit sharing, and whereby the wine farm in question is able to maintain a reliable source of income.
Whether it is for profit or pleasure, the opportunity to become directly involved in the wine industry has never been easier!
For more information contact the Barrington’s Vineyards London office on +44(0)2076920664 or client@barringtonsvines.com. Alternatively, find more information on the Barrington’s website at www.barringtonsvineyards.com.
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
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