If you’ve watched the British film “A Good Year” and then suddenly wanted to leave London and live the Provençal dream of becoming a winemaker, then you’ll want to keep reading…
There are many questions that first spring to mind such as; is becoming a wine producer easy to access or do I need to pass an oenology degree? Often producing wine and buying a vineyard is at first a dream rather than a project and can thus be rather daunting. However, the answer is really quite simple and basically if you want to become a wine producer, you can and the world is your oyster. You just need to remember that it’s not as simple as it first may appear. A winemaker needs to be able to make informed decisions for example: when to pick the grapes, what style of wine to make, how long to age the wine and so forth. They also need to choose the quality of the wine they are hoping to produce. Of course if you are looking to produce luxury wine then the more challenging the task will be. If you are looking to become a winemaker then why not book a tour with Planet Provence? This will give you the chance to ask our experts various questions and then you can make an informed decision about your career move …