In today’s challenging economic climate, many wineries are rethinking their operational strategies. Rather than continuing to rent or lease, owning your space can be a transformative decision that positions your winery for long-term success. With the support of SBA 504 loans from TMC Financing, this isn’t just a dream—it’s an achievable reality. The Benefits of Owning Your Space Financial Stability and Predictability Owning your own property means you’re not subject to sudden rent hikes or lease uncertainties. SBA 504 loans provide long-term, fixed interest rates with fully amortized payments over 25 years and no balloon payments, offering financial predictability that’s vital for planning your winery’s future. Cash Flow That Works for You With as little as 10% down for established businesses (15% for single-purpose facilities or start-ups), you can preserve your working capital to invest in other critical areas. This structure helps ensure you

The Paraduxx Winery hospitality expansion and renovation project encompassed the addition of a VIP tasting room, a full commercial kitchen, guest restroom facilities and office space for winery staff. Renovated spaces within the existing facility include hospitality areas, tasting rooms, a service pantry for food prep and restrooms. The project also included extensive landscaping, a food truck court, trellises, turf, pavers, walkways and an expanded and repaved parking lot. The project was completed on an aggressive schedule to welcome guests by the Summer of 2025. During the project, Wright worked closely with winery staff to ensure that there were no disruptions to operations or the guest experience, by carefully coordinating all construction activities, traffic and guest flow.

“Cuvaison’s light-filled tasting room is an antidote to the dark, cellar-like atmosphere found at many wineries,” notes Tina Caputo in her recent article in the Press Democrat, "A Couple of Tech Guys Opened Napa’s Cuvaison 55 Years Ago. It Keeps Getting Better." Congratulations to Cuvaison on this well-deserved recognition! For more details on this project and how our construction team helps wineries create unforgettable spaces, explore our work at Nordby Construction. https://www.gasarchitects.com/cuvaison https://www.cuvaison.com/los-carneros-wine-tasting https://www.pressdemocrat.com/

Restoring Hop Kiln Vineyard is a meticulous endeavor aimed at preserving the historic integrity of this California Historical Landmark while making it fully accessible. Located in the picturesque Russian River Valley, the iconic fieldstone structure was built by Italian stonemasons in 1905 and originally used for drying and baling hops for the booming beer industry of the early 20th century. Since 1960, the estate has served as a winery and is celebrated as one of the top ten tasting rooms in Sonoma County. To ensure this historic gem remains accessible to all visitors, improvements have been made to the deck, main entrance, bathroom amenities, and navigation across the grounds. The restoration project also emphasizes the use of historically accurate materials, including refurbishment of the original conveyor belt machinery, though no longer functionally operational. As Nordby Construction finalizes the project, Hop Kiln Vineyard stands as a symbol of preservation done right. The caref

The Industry's Only Dedicated Tradeshow & Conference for Tasting & Tap Room Management! From construction and design to the future of tasting and tap room hospitality and service, T&T is the one place that connects you with the tools and resources you need to create and cultivate a robust guest experience, retain members, and grow sales.  Event Website

The wine industry is grappling with uncertainty in a rapidly changing economic landscape, leaving winery owners, grape farmers, and wine sales teams in a state of flux. Wineries were already coping with a demographic shift towards younger generations less interested in wine than Boomer enthusiasts when the pandemic catalyzed market disruption. When bars, restaurants and tasting rooms closed, consumers stocked up on budget-friendly wines, and value wine sales briefly surged. Then, with extra cash from government stimulus checks, they began buying premium and luxury wines. Small wineries adapted by introducing curbside pickups and digital wine tastings and utilized their phone and email lists to reach potential customers which helped shore up losses from tasting room closures. Unfortunately, two and a half years post-pandemic, sales remain disappointing despite reopened tasting rooms and other hospitality businesses. Economist Chris Bitter, Ph.D., Terrain's senior wine and grape ana

Have you visited the Brendel Tasting Room? If not, it’s time to check it out! The new tasting room is located in a historic building in downtown Napa.  Construction of the Brendel Tasting Room involved both a cosmetic renovation of the historic building, as well as a full MEP design-build execution. Renovations to the historic space included a number of unique details such as neon lighting, timber counters and lime wash paint, which were completed perfectly to align with Brendel’s high quality profile. The space is bright, open and inviting and, with it’s unique corner window, allows visitors to experience the feel of the historic downtown, while enjoying Brendel’s wines.

Seven Apart winery in Napa recently received a fantastic write-up in Luxe Magazine showcasing the beautiful architecture and design of the Winery. We are excited to share this noteworthy achievement for the Winery!  

At this year’s WIN Expo, we will highlight our involvement in building some of the iconic tasting rooms and wine caves in Northern California. Combining a collaborative approach to our construction process paired with a deep understanding of the wine region, we are looking forward to connecting with others at the event to share new ideas and discuss trends seen in the industry. If you would like to learn more about Nordby Construction or see some of our featured projects, stop by Booth #123.  For a free trade show pass, use promo code NOR123. Register here: https://wineindustryexpo.com/

In today’s changing climate, wineries are focusing on reducing and reusing water; and finding wastewater treatment solutions that work for your unique operation. The right wastewater treatment system should meet local regulations, ensure trouble-free treatment with no odor (ideal for wineries with tasting rooms and guests), fit in a compact space, avoid expensive discharge fees and hold & haul expenses, or allow the wastewater to be reused. Specialty Treatment Solutions (STS) helps with all of that, and more. STS is a premier provider of pre-engineered wastewater treatment systems for the wine industry, which can be customized to fit your specific needs. The STS team is comprised of industry experts who have many years of experience in irrigation, wine production, and wastewater treatment. Specialty Treatment Solutions (STS) can help you: Evaluate your processes Reduce your water footprint and total wastewater produced Select the best wastewater treatment system for