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Hamlet Hill Winery 

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HAMLET HILL winery
  • Winery Design:  Hamlet Hill's unique circular design, is set into a hillside. This “earth-solar” construction saved $100,000 on heating and cooling systems.
  • Vineyard Consulting: WineryPlan managed Hamlet Hill's vineyards, planted on a glacial drumlin.
  • Winemaking:  WineryPlan supplied all necessary equipment and offered expert winemaking consultancy. Hamlet Hill Riesling won the top award at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, contributing to our wines earning more than 80 national and international accolades for excellence.
Design Challenges Faced
  • Challenge: How to provide excellent visitor access without high costs
  • Solution: Without sacrificing valuable production space, WineryPlan designed a tour path providing full visitor access and no disruption of winemaking operations. Construction cost savings: $150,000.
  • Challenge: The State Department of Health required a costly industrial-grade wastewater treatment system, costing an estimated $175,000
  • Solution:  We convinced the Health Department to accept a successful, and less expensive design we had developed. WineryPlan saved Hamlet Hill $125,000.

"Beautiful! Looks like a Napa Valley vineyard to me"

Larry Rogers

Renowned grape grower in Lake County, CA

"I cannot lie, I have been a fan of this winery since the early 90s. Sharpe Hill Vineyard has received over 500 medals in International tastings…The winemaker is industry veteran Howard Bursen. Howard has been making great wines for more than 25 years and should be seen as not only one of the elder statesmen of east coast winemaking but one of the most accomplished. We can't say enough nice things about Howard's accomplishments and his contributions to that establishment over the last 25 years. Congrats to Sharpe Hill and Howard!"

Carlo DeVito

East Coast Wineries

"During your consulting period, we were impressed not only with your comprehensive knowledge of winemaking and winery management, but with your ability to instruct and guide. This winery’s success has been in large part thanks to your ability as a consultant and teacher."

Captain Richard Alexander, USN (ret.)

Founder, Vinland Wine Cellars

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