Cliché: best way to make small fortune with winery is to begin with a large fortune. That has not deterred individuals and governments from chasing vineyard visions. It can take a decade for vineyard and winery to achieve consistency and 25 years to achieve consistent success. Up-front expenses are daunting: three years or more before vines produce quality fruit; winemaking equipment is pricey; every few years capricious fates vex your vineyard’s vintage.