Advice that cuts through. 


For wine businesses that want to work smarter, not harder. No jargon, no ego, just practical, expert advice tailored to your goals.

Wine Consulting

Will Shields
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Why Starboard Wine?

Starboard Wine offers practical support at any stage of the winemaking process. Whether you're refining a label, starting fresh, or managing rapid growth, Will Shields brings a refined, considered approach to every project.

His consulting style is straightforward, collaborative, and focused on finding smart solutions that work. With hands-on experience across the full production, he knows how to move things forward. Making wine is one thing, building a wine business is another.

Services

Stainless steel wine tank in a winery cellar.

Production planning

Fruit selection & sourcing

Close up image of wine labels going through production onto wine bottles.

Winery partnership
& logistics

Grapes being tipped into a chaser bin during wine harvest in a vineyard.

Vintage planning

Label approval & packaging guidance

Trade support & representation

Better winemaking starts with the right support.
Let’s talk about how we can help.