Flow
How We Work Together
A process for improving the technical foundation of your winery.
At Nagi wines, the form of support is not fixed in advance. We work by sharing the current situation and objectives first, then clarifying what kind of involvement is appropriate for your winery right now.
This page outlines the process from initial consultation through the start of work, so that those considering reaching out can understand the overall picture.
Where to Start
There are several ways to begin a conversation. Whichever you choose, the overall process that follows is largely the same.
- Free Tasting Review
- Inquiry via contact form
- Inquiry from an individual service page
Even if you don't have a clear direction yet, you can start simply by sharing your current situation.
The Process
Sharing the Situation
At the initial stage, we ask you to share your current situation and any areas of concern.
- Current challenges or concerns
- Areas you want to improve, or themes under consideration
- What you've tried so far, and the background
It's fine if things aren't fully organized. Even concerns that are difficult to put into words are treated as important information.
Clarifying Issues and Assumptions
Based on what you've shared, we work to clarify what the key issues are and where judgment or further examination is needed.
- What is already known as fact
- Points that are unresolved or unverified
- Topics that should be prioritized
We establish the assumptions needed to move forward.
Structuring the Approach
Once the issues and assumptions are clear, we consider the approach best suited to your situation.
- Web Advisory
- Standard Consulting
- On-site Technical Support
- Contract Winemaking
At this stage, the goal is not to "pick one." Rather, we share how each type of involvement would improve the state of your winery.
Beginning the Work
Based on the selected approach, we confirm the specifics and begin.
As work progresses, changes in situation or new issues may emerge. When that happens, we revisit and clarify as needed.
Review and Next Steps
At milestones or mid-points, we step back to assess where things stand.
- What has been clarified
- What has improved
- What should be addressed next
When appropriate, we may discuss next steps or a different type of involvement.
About the Free Tasting Review
The free tasting review is one entry point for clarifying your current situation.
Through the tasting, we:
- Assess current status from a technical perspective
- Provide comments on style direction
- Clarify issues worth addressing next
This forms a basis for considering next steps.
Taking the First Step
Where to start depends on your situation. What matters is beginning with clarification that fits where your winery is right now.
Before deciding on a specific service, start by sharing your situation.