Precision Irrigation Controls
A Simple Solution for Modern Viticulture By: Adam Setzler While established vineyards are hearty and may not require as much water as some other crops, growers know a steady flow of the essential resource – especially at certain times of the year – is vital for growing high quality grapes ...
Advanced Winery Wastewater Management Systems Extract Renewable Energy & Resources
By: Gerald Dlubala Wastewater has traditionally been considered a necessary byproduct of doing business," said Matt Seng, the global strategic accounts manager for Cambrian Innovation, Inc. His company is a leader in sustainable resource management, providing clean water, renewable energy and water treatment as a service to industrial manufacturing businesses ...
Practical Ways to Use Biologicals & Organics in Your Vineyard
By: Alyssa L. Ochs As we kick off the new year, sustainability is top of mind for many vineyards. Lots of vineyard owners are turning to biologicals and organics to rely less on synthetic chemicals while promoting healthier soil and improving grape quality. Using natural, chemical-free methods in the vineyard ...
Exploring the Varieties of Pacific Northwest Pinot Noir Rosé Wines
By: Becky Garrison In recent years, a growing number of Pacific Northwest wineries have added a pinot noir rosé wine to their portfolio. Aaron Lieberman, winemaker for Iris Vineyards in Springfield, Oregon, notes why this grape is particularly well suited for producing rosé wines, “Pinot noir grapes develop desirable flavors ...
How to Stay Relevant in Dry January!
It’s not About You; It’s About Them. By: Genesis Castañeda - WineGlass Marketing Dry January—a month-long challenge to reset drinking habits—has become a global trend. Initiated as a time for people to reflect on their relationship with alcohol, create healthier routines, and begin the year with mindfulness at the forefront, ...
Verjus in Winemaking
Practical Applications & Economic Benefits By: Andreea Botezatu, PhD - Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University Verjus, an acidic juice derived from unripe grapes, has a history dating back to ancient Persia and the Middle East, where it was prized for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Today, it is ...
Raising the pH of Wines by Easy De-acidification Trials
By: Thomas J. Payette, Winemaking Consultant In the previous issue of The Grapevine Magazine the topic of lowering the pH was reviewed. This issue will cover the reverse situation winemakers may encounter in the cellar with wines that are too acidic or with pH’s too low. These are critical choices ...
White Tail Run Winery: Award-Winning Wine & Kansas Family Farm
By: Gerald Dlubala With a name like White Tail Run Winery and Vineyard, you would expect this small boutique winery to have a noticeable connection to, and maybe even affection for, white-tail deer. For the Fuller family, the connection is there, but the term affection may not be accurate. "Our ...
FAQs: Wine Industry Intellectual Property Protection
For wineries, managing intellectual property (IP) is crucial to maintaining brand identity and protecting creative investments. While general IP principles apply across many sectors, wineries face unique challenges and opportunities. We have spoken to several wine industry leaders and compiled their most frequently asked questions regarding IP protection. This article ...
Fire Insurance Protection
Smoke Index (FIP-SI) CALISTOGA, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: The Glass Fire burns near the Jericho Canyon Vineyard and Winery about a mile out of downtown Calistoga, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) By: Trevor Troyer - Agricultural Risk Management You may ...
