Grand Winery Concept & FAQ

How it works

Step 1

Pre-order vines

We allow vineyards to sell or refinance their vineyards directly with consumers by dividing vineyards into 6-vine parcels.
We create a digital vine for each real vine in the vineyard.
Your digital vine gives you the rights to the real vines for as long as you own them.

Step 2

Start your vintner’s journey

When we have enough pre-orders, we refinance a vineyard and you become a vineyard micro-owner.
You will be invited to participate and vote in the production process. Your level of commitment is up to you.

Step 3

Have your name on the vines and bottles

Your digital vines give you the right to have your name on the real vines and on the bottles.

Step 4

Get uniques bottles at a fraction of the cost

A 6-vine ownership will give you access to a case of 12 bottles per year at a fraction of the cost. (see details in each project).

Did you know?

It takes 5 to 7 years to make wine

A vine starts producing mature grapes only 3 to 5 years after you plant it.
Once you harvest your first grapes you need to age your wine for a minimum of 2 years (often more)
It takes at least 5 to 7 years of investment before a vintner gets to enjoy and sell wine.

Dividing vineyards is easy

Blockchain allows us to easily digitize and divide any assets.
In the case of vineyards, we create a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) for each vine, allowing anyone to purchase the vine without the complications of land equities or business equities.
The ownership period is established for 20 years (average lifecycle of the vine).

Smart contracts make it easy

When you own digital vines, you own more than plants. You own defined rights and duties to the plant (defined by each vineyard).
Standard rights include length of ownership, your name on the vines, prime access to unique bottles, exclusive events…etc.
Standard duties include vines maintenance and production making fees.

Your purchase maintains local traditions

Your purchase allows vineyards to renew their vines, invest in new vines and equipment and maintain their local activity.
Your participation will help maintain the terroir, local winemaking traditions and the ecosystem. And as you become part of a vineyard you also become part of the rich heritage of winemaking.

FAQ

How do I buy vines?

Pre-order your vines with a 10% down payment. When we reach the defined limit of vine owners for a project, your purchase is complete and your vine ownership is activated.

How do I get wine?

Each vine you own gives you access to 2 bottles per year at a fraction of the cost (vine maintenance + winemaking fees)
Each year we will ask you if you want to receive your wine. If you want your wine, you will need to contribute to the maintenance of the vineyard or pay the small yearly vine maintenance and winemaking fees defined in each vineyard. If one year you decide not to receive wine, you won't need to pay for maintenance. We will still maintain the vines to keep the vineyard healthy and the vines will still be yours.

How many vines can I buy?

Vines are always sold in 6-vine parcels that produce 12 bottles of wine per year.
You can pre-order one parcel directly on the website. If you wish to pre-order more parcels, please email us.

Who maintains my vines and makes the wine?

Grand winery works in collaboration with small local vineyards and winemakers that will help maintaining your vines and make your wine. You will be invited to discover and participate to the main steps of production (vines pruning/shaping, harvest, blending, tasting, bottling)

When do I receive my wine?

Your first vintage will be the first vintage bottled after your vine purchase. Each vineyard has a different date for their new vintage release. Please check on each vineyard's page when the next release is available.
In the case of a newly planted vineyard or a newly acquired vineyard, the first wine available might come only 2 years after the first harvest (typically 2 years after your vine purchase and every year after).

Can I make revenue from my vine parcels?

No. You are not allowed to sell this wine unless you have a valid wine license to do so. If this is your intent, you shall consult a specialized attorney. If you do not have one, we will be happy to assist you in your wine venture!

Do I get equity in the vineyard?

NO. OUR VINES ARE NOT SECURITIES. We want to keep it simple and affordable to buy and sell vines. For this reason your digital vine ownership is not an equity. It simply gives you the rights to the vines, the right to participate to the production process.

What happens if I do not pay for my vine maintenance?

Each year, to receive your wine, you will be required to contribute to the vines maintenance or pay fees for your vine maintenance and wine production. But these fees are not mandatory. If you want to skip one year and have no time to contribute, no Problem! You will still own your vines and we will maintain them for you (to keep a healthy vineyard). But you will not receive the corresponding amount of wine.

Can I make my own wine?

Absolutely! If you want to maintain your own vines, harvest and make your own wine, you are very welcome to do so. We will be happy to assist you with any home winemaking tips and equipment if needed.

Concept

Vine ownership

How it works

Vineyard consumer Co-op simplified

Did you know?

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