Explore how our tailored Business, Viticultural and Oenological strategies have helped wine businesses optimise quality, sustainability, and profitability—from vineyard to bottle.

Business
Management

Part-Time CEO/COO or GM, Full-Time Impact
POD operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, delivering executive-level oversight with operational precision. As your on-demand CEO/COO or GM, we align governance with daily performance, helping clients navigate complex challenges with confidence. The result: stronger compliance, informed decision-making, and measurable cost savings.

Analytical. Practical. Results-Driven. Risk Management.
We take a data-led approach to streamline production, reduce waste, and enhance quality. Every engagement is built on insights that lead to measurable outcomes — whether you're scaling up, refining operations, or solving complex inefficiencies.

Example: A complete analysis of wine businesses in Europe and Australia facing market oversupply and declining profitability was conducted. Recommendations were implemented that optimised production for target markets, improved marketing ROI, and reduced labor costs.

Viticulture

Turning Insight into Impact: Yield Gains Through Targeted Vineyard Management
By analyzing management practices, climatic data, and past crop levels, the client gained insights into optimal crop load. Enhanced canopy management and precise yield forecasting resulted in a 25% yield increase and maintaining wine quality.

Premium, Disease-Free Fruit Through Soil-Focused Organic Management
Introduced biodynamic and organic practices in European vineyards with rainfall over 750mm/year. Focused on soil health and precise cultural and fungicide applications, resulting in thriving vineyards and premium, disease-free fruit.

Consolidation of Viticultural Expertise

Achieved significant ongoing wage savings by upskilling middle management and introducing part-time technical support. Success driven by clear SOPs and a culture of professional development and open communication within vineyard teams.

Oenology 

Implementing Barrel Hygiene Protocols to Reduce Brett and Double Barrel Lifespan
In addressing economic pressures and Brettanomyces management, we partnered with a laboratory in Beaune, France, to develop a comprehensive barrel hygiene protocol. This resulted in a significant reduction of Brettanomyces levels, often eliminating it entirely, while extending barrel lifespan from 5 to 10 years.

From Soil to Cellar: Connecting Vineyard Health to Fermentation Outcomes
Investigated the relationship between soil health and fermentation kinetics, enabling wine businesses to optimize fermentation processes, enhance wine quality, and reduce operational costs.