For wineries
Winery Insurance.
From the vineyard to the tasting room.
Growing grapes, producing wine, distributing bottles and hosting visitors each add something different to your business. Bring the details together for an insurance conversation with Jay.
Start with the details
A conversation around your operation.
Use these topics to organize your questions. Bring the parts of your business that make your operation different.
Questions to explore with Jay
Property and production
Discuss buildings, tanks, barrels, bottling equipment, storage and questions about equipment breakdown or interruption.
Stock and distribution
Bring inventory values, production stages and shipping arrangements. Ask how leakage, contamination or spoilage questions should be reviewed.
Tastings, alcohol and events
Describe tasting rooms, alcohol service, tours, weddings and outside vendors. Include liquor liability and event-related questions.
Vineyard and people
Explain growing activities, seasonal staff and contractors. Ask separately about crop needs and employment practices liability.
These are topics for discussion, not a promise of coverage. Policy terms, exclusions, eligibility and available options require review for your individual operation.
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More common questionsShould I include tastings and private events in my review?
Yes. Explain alcohol service, guest numbers, vendors and the type and frequency of events. Bring relevant contracts and any existing liquor liability documents.
Are growing grapes and producing wine the same insurance question?
They involve different activities. Describe both, bring any existing farm or crop policies, and ask Jay what should be reviewed separately or by a specialist.
What if I only produce or sell wine without a vineyard?
Describe your actual operation, including leased premises, production, storage, distribution, tastings and events. The conversation should follow what your business does.
Let’s start here
What’s on
your mind?
Start a quote request or choose a time to talk with Jay.