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Important new changes on the 'memberships', new system, etc

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « March 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » March 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm » in Wine Talk

After months of research, I've finally installed a new system that allows those who choose one of our 'membership' options (Grand Cru Crü, Monopole...

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WINE INDUSTRY JOB LISTINGS

Last post by Eugene Bayani « March 7th, 2021, 10:38 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 22nd, 2013, 10:22 am
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Last post by Eugene Bayani
March 7th, 2021, 10:38 am
Cellar Rats and Wine Pimps - I need your help!

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « August 27th, 2009, 10:43 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » June 1st, 2009, 9:15 am

Attention Cellar Rats and Wine Pimps!

With the ever-increasing traffic on WineBerserkers I soon will need to upgrade the system, increase technical...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
August 27th, 2009, 10:43 am
wine rack......

Last post by Chris Rogers « July 26th, 2021, 6:22 pm
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by Chris Rogers » July 25th, 2021, 9:03 am

thoughts on this, recently i was looking for a modern rack for my condo and could not find anything, therefore, i designed and had my shop build me...

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Last post by Chris Rogers
July 26th, 2021, 6:22 pm
2021 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread

Last post by Casey Hartlip « July 26th, 2021, 6:21 pm
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by Merrill Lindquist » January 1st, 2021, 8:25 am
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A big welcome to the new year!

The cover crop is thriving due to intermittent rains and sunny days. Temperatures are in the 50s during the day, and...
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Last post by Casey Hartlip
July 26th, 2021, 6:21 pm
Distributors.... sigh.

Last post by Victor Hong « July 15th, 2021, 5:07 am
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by Adam Frisch » July 2nd, 2021, 11:45 am

I can kind of understand that distributors don't respond to emails from wineries reaching out. Kinda.

But.

When they reach out to you and you send...

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Last post by Victor Hong
July 15th, 2021, 5:07 am
Peristaltic Must Pumps

Last post by PhillipDube « June 30th, 2021, 3:03 pm
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by John Oglesby » June 24th, 2021, 1:59 pm

I've never used one - and I'm re-imagining a new design for crush operations. Would anyone here have experience and what the pros / cons are compared...

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Last post by PhillipDube
June 30th, 2021, 3:03 pm
Free the Grapes Advocacy in NJ

Last post by Lee Braem « June 29th, 2021, 6:50 am

by Lee Braem » June 29th, 2021, 6:50 am

I originally posted this on Wine Talk. Thought I’d post here to try to get more ITB input.

Free the Grapes is asking wine lovers to support a bill...

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Last post by Lee Braem
June 29th, 2021, 6:50 am
Sentia Wine Analyzer - Anyone Using One ?

Last post by David M. « June 23rd, 2021, 2:11 pm
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by Gary Schulte » June 7th, 2021, 4:22 am

Any one on the forum use, or know about, the Sentia Wine Analyzer sold by Enartis? It performs free SO2 analysis on white or red wines in 1 min using...

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Last post by David M.
June 23rd, 2021, 2:11 pm
Who do you ship domestic/internationally with?

Last post by Adam Frisch « June 14th, 2021, 12:36 pm
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by Adam Frisch » May 13th, 2021, 8:05 pm

To my winery owner/operations friends:

Who do you use for your international shipping of pallets and larger orders? Is there a one-stop-shop for...

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Last post by Adam Frisch
June 14th, 2021, 12:36 pm
Europeans Have the Cool Vineyard Machines

Last post by Alan Rath « May 28th, 2021, 7:51 pm
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by Gary Schulte » April 22nd, 2021, 2:03 pm

Since we have just finished painstakingly pulled out all of our pruned canes this Italian contraption from Berti is going to go on my Santa list as...

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Last post by Alan Rath
May 28th, 2021, 7:51 pm
Wine storage at home

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « May 24th, 2021, 5:13 am
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by RaymondB » May 24th, 2021, 4:06 am

Hi WineBerserkers,

I am new to the forum so please dont shoot me if I posted this in the wrong place...

I just wanted to know if I am storing my...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
May 24th, 2021, 5:13 am
Concerns about authentic 1942 La Tache

Last post by Anton D « May 10th, 2021, 11:28 am
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by warrenporter » May 7th, 2021, 10:59 am

Hello all,

I'm authenticating a 1942 La Tache and am OK with the label (no fluorescence and good under scope) but have serious concerns about this...

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Last post by Anton D
May 10th, 2021, 11:28 am
Remedies for Smoke Taint?

Last post by John Oglesby « May 3rd, 2021, 9:33 pm
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by David Kingsbury » September 11th, 2020, 6:53 pm

Hi, first post here. I find the annual weather thread to be an excellent source of knowledge and news. We will be picking a small amount of Pinot...

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Last post by John Oglesby
May 3rd, 2021, 9:33 pm
Wines to buy/hold

Last post by chris.p « April 27th, 2021, 9:59 pm
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by Mark C. » June 10th, 2020, 8:00 am

Good Morning,

I was looking to purchase 12-18 bottles that I could lay down and hold for several years that would age well. Price range $60-$150...

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Last post by chris.p
April 27th, 2021, 9:59 pm
Go Back

Last post by RaymondStone « April 26th, 2021, 5:08 pm
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by Casey Hartlip » January 2nd, 2021, 6:01 pm

I invite wine geeks to go back and read some of the past vintage threads. I cruised the 2013 thread and it was fun. Funny how few pics we posted back...

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Last post by RaymondStone
April 26th, 2021, 5:08 pm
FedEx/UPS - I have to start my own wine shipping company.

Last post by Marc Fed « April 19th, 2021, 8:31 am
Replies: 39
by Adam Frisch » June 16th, 2020, 11:43 am

I just had an infuriating experience again, which just makes me want to start a dedicated wine shipping company so we can all get away from these...

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Last post by Marc Fed
April 19th, 2021, 8:31 am
Entry-level Harvest Internships

Last post by Josh McCarthy « April 14th, 2021, 2:01 pm
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by MSemler » February 23rd, 2021, 5:38 pm

Although it's still early-ish, I've noticed that nearly 100% of harvest internship postings include something like prior work in wine production,...

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Last post by Josh McCarthy
April 14th, 2021, 2:01 pm
Replants Made Easy

Last post by Stewart Johnson « April 6th, 2021, 7:31 pm
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by Gary Schulte » March 24th, 2021, 5:12 am

I'm always amazed at the technology development in Europe for vineyards and orchards. Here's one that took my breath away. It's not fast but boy does...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
April 6th, 2021, 7:31 pm
Green harvest - and the bizarre world of dropping fruit.

Last post by Todd Hamina « March 19th, 2021, 4:20 am
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by Adam Frisch » March 14th, 2021, 6:37 am

I want to pre-face this by saying I'm not a farmer at all and know very little about farming practices. This is more of an attempt at an intellectual...

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Last post by Todd Hamina
March 19th, 2021, 4:20 am
Last One Folks!

Last post by Ken Zinns « March 18th, 2021, 6:25 am
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by Casey Hartlip » March 12th, 2021, 6:23 pm

2021 will be my 42nd harvest and that will be a wrap! Can't wait to load that final bin on the truck. I think it's time to try some other things in...

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Last post by Ken Zinns
March 18th, 2021, 6:25 am
Wine Club Software for Small Producer (Cheap but powerful?)

Last post by Gary Schulte « March 16th, 2021, 5:25 pm
Replies: 39
by Andrew Morris » December 17th, 2019, 6:10 pm

Has anyone here gone through all of the options to see what is out there?

I Just came across this one:

Cost is an issue until sales are up.

TIA...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
March 16th, 2021, 5:25 pm
Speaking Spanish at Work

Last post by N Weis « February 13th, 2021, 1:47 pm
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by Casey Hartlip » October 11th, 2020, 5:33 pm

A funny thing happened at harvest this year.

I saw a French guy speaking Spanish at a winery in California.

We speak Spanish at work almost...

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Last post by N Weis
February 13th, 2021, 1:47 pm
Weed Slayer

Last post by Gary Schulte « February 7th, 2021, 9:20 am
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by Stewart Johnson » February 3rd, 2021, 10:50 am

I tried this last year and found it marginally effective -- better than other organic herbicides but not at effective as Roundup and way more...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
February 7th, 2021, 9:20 am
Experienced winemakers - help me figure this out?

Last post by Greg McClellan « February 1st, 2021, 2:38 pm
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by Adam Frisch » October 3rd, 2020, 12:50 pm

So, it's been a challenge from day one this harvest. I'm hoping the more experienced winemakers can help me out with this one. Here's the problem:

I...

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Last post by Greg McClellan
February 1st, 2021, 2:38 pm
Corks from bottling day wines

Last post by Sean Devaney « February 1st, 2021, 9:42 am
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by Ken Zinns » January 31st, 2021, 7:35 pm

I took a photo last week of corks from some of the wine labels I’ve helped bottle for over the years, going back nearly 20 years. This represents...

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Last post by Sean Devaney
February 1st, 2021, 9:42 am
Come to Napa- for Central Valley Blends?

Last post by BenjaminL « January 27th, 2021, 6:01 am
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by BenjaminL » January 22nd, 2021, 12:17 pm

Producers based in the region sold about 80 million cases of wine last year, but the North Coast grape supply only supports production of roughly 22...

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Last post by BenjaminL
January 27th, 2021, 6:01 am
Testing equipment

Last post by Kim Z « January 12th, 2021, 1:51 pm
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by Amy Harksell » November 19th, 2020, 10:25 am

I work for a smallish winery (about 3000 cases annually) and we are looking for some recommendations for equipment for testing our alcohol levels...

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Last post by Kim Z
January 12th, 2021, 1:51 pm
Craft Beverage Tax reform made permanent

Last post by Steve Gower « January 12th, 2021, 1:37 pm
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by Matt K » January 11th, 2021, 8:29 am

This may have flown under the radar a little bit, as it's not exactly going to make national headlines. In the passing of the Covid Relief Bill, the...

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Last post by Steve Gower
January 12th, 2021, 1:37 pm
2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread

Last post by Casey Hartlip « January 1st, 2021, 9:26 am
Replies: 613
by Merrill Lindquist » January 1st, 2020, 3:08 pm
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Just got in from my New Year's Eve celebration, was poking around the Board, and realized we needed a new thread for the new year. Happy New Year to...
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Last post by Casey Hartlip
January 1st, 2021, 9:26 am
Spotted Lanternfly?

Last post by Gary Schulte « December 7th, 2020, 8:32 am
Replies: 53
by CJ Beazley » October 7th, 2018, 11:30 am
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Has anyone heard of this? Is it the next bad thing?
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Last post by Gary Schulte
December 7th, 2020, 8:32 am
Winemakers/Cellar Rats: Is there a way to create one mixing tank by using multiple smaller tanks?

Last post by Michael S. « November 17th, 2020, 8:53 pm
Replies: 16
by Adam Frisch » July 30th, 2020, 3:49 am

Moved into my own space now, but it's a very small facility and space is a premium, so have a question for the professionals. Problem: I need to have...

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Last post by Michael S.
November 17th, 2020, 8:53 pm
Storing "empty" barrels with lees

Last post by Stewart Johnson « October 20th, 2020, 12:25 am
Replies: 6
by Stewart Johnson » October 10th, 2020, 10:14 pm

I see this practice advertised in the used barrel classifieds, but I've never heard the rationale behind it. It's done by reputable wineries, and I'm...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
October 20th, 2020, 12:25 am
T-bin capacity?

Last post by Roy Piper « October 11th, 2020, 9:59 am
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by Stewart Johnson » September 14th, 2019, 1:55 pm

Does anyone pick into T-bins on a regular basis and have an idea of the standard tonnage they hold when full? I mean just-picked, not crushed fruit....

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Last post by Roy Piper
October 11th, 2020, 9:59 am
Cellar conditions in an old farm

Last post by Victor Hong « October 5th, 2020, 6:20 pm
Replies: 3
by Julian Tailleur » October 5th, 2020, 11:49 am

Hi guys,

I’m kinda new to this forum but I got a question straight away about cellar conditions!

Recently we’ve bought an old farmhouse dating back...

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Last post by Victor Hong
October 5th, 2020, 6:20 pm
Per glass pricing for smaller wineries...

Last post by ybarselah « October 1st, 2020, 11:44 am
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by Adam Frisch » February 22nd, 2020, 9:59 pm

So a restaurant/winebar tends to want to buy the bottle from you as a producer for the same amount they can sell one glass for. So, in most cases...

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Last post by ybarselah
October 1st, 2020, 11:44 am
Ever Have To File A Complaint About Another Winery?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 28th, 2020, 9:39 pm
Replies: 125
by larry schaffer » August 2nd, 2020, 12:59 pm
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I know this is a strange question - and yep, I know some hate the idea of 'snitches' - but what if you verbally communicate with another winery about...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 28th, 2020, 9:39 pm
Fungicide question for the chemically literate

Last post by BenjaminL « September 18th, 2020, 9:07 am
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by Stewart Johnson » July 13th, 2020, 1:06 am

I looked at the UC Davis fungicide trials for the first time in several years tonight . You have to go to pg 22 to get some quickly digestible...

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Last post by BenjaminL
September 18th, 2020, 9:07 am
Small Surprises In The Vineyard

Last post by alan weinberg « August 9th, 2020, 7:00 pm
Replies: 14
by Gary Schulte » July 31st, 2020, 6:54 pm

Just thought I would share something a bit unusual I noticed in the vineyard today. While working in a section of the young chenin blanc block I...

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Last post by alan weinberg
August 9th, 2020, 7:00 pm
ETS & Enartis/Vinquiry Laboratories to Merge

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « July 27th, 2020, 11:48 am
Replies: 4
by Ken Zinns » July 8th, 2020, 11:04 am

Just saw this announcement:
ETS Laboratories and Enartis, Home of Vinquiry Laboratories, to Combine Analytical Services

Seems like this will...

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
July 27th, 2020, 11:48 am
Pesticides / Fertilizer Spraying

Last post by Gary Schulte « July 8th, 2020, 6:19 pm
Replies: 4
by Kevin Lloyd » July 8th, 2020, 10:56 am

Would anyone be available for a brief chat to discuss vineyard pesticide and fertilizer spraying?

My brother is launching a company that can spray...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
July 8th, 2020, 6:19 pm
My Best Wine....and I Hate It!

Last post by Casey Hartlip « June 29th, 2020, 6:01 pm
Replies: 9
by Casey Hartlip » March 30th, 2020, 8:28 pm

It started in 2018 when my foreman and I decided to make wine from a 1995 planting of Pinot Noir Martini clone. 2018 might turn out to be the best...

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Last post by Casey Hartlip
June 29th, 2020, 6:01 pm
Reported vs true abv

Last post by Ben M a n d l e r « June 7th, 2020, 12:45 pm
Replies: 5
by Ben M a n d l e r » May 9th, 2020, 10:32 pm

I know this is a topic that people can be understandably cagey about but, if people are willing to share, I’m interested in philosophies about wine...

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Last post by Ben M a n d l e r
June 7th, 2020, 12:45 pm
Neutral brandy for port in the bay area

Last post by Dean Fjelstul « May 28th, 2020, 10:48 pm
Replies: 5
by Tim Corliss » October 24th, 2018, 11:26 pm

I’m going to make my first port this year. Does anyone know where I can purchase a neutral brandy here in the Bay Area to fortify with? Internet...

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Last post by Dean Fjelstul
May 28th, 2020, 10:48 pm
Late May heat in NorCal: how might it affect the grapes and vines?

Last post by Bdklein « May 28th, 2020, 7:35 pm
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by Brandon R » May 28th, 2020, 11:57 am

I have been seeing a couple of posts indicating high 90s to 100 degrees in Sonoma. It's late May for crying out loud! I would imagine that high heat...

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Last post by Bdklein
May 28th, 2020, 7:35 pm
Mobile canning line article on SFGate this morning

Last post by Corey N. « May 26th, 2020, 8:36 am
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by Ken Zinns » May 26th, 2020, 6:53 am

Just saw this article - this is the outfit that Broc Cellars in Berkeley has been using for canning a few of their wines - The Can Van:
Mobile...

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Last post by Corey N.
May 26th, 2020, 8:36 am
Unique smaller bottles wholesale?

Last post by Jennifer Leslie « May 18th, 2020, 5:00 pm

by Jennifer Leslie » May 18th, 2020, 5:00 pm

Hi!

I've been using MA Silva for my 750s and I'm looking for some alternative sizes/shapes for a project I'm working on. Any recommendations for...

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Last post by Jennifer Leslie
May 18th, 2020, 5:00 pm
How good is the 2011 vintage in BURGUNDY

Last post by Geoff F. « May 13th, 2020, 10:17 pm
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by Gaudissabois Johan » May 9th, 2020, 4:57 am

Having had a great expeerience with 2011 BONNES MARES (MUGNIER, and LES SAINT GEORGES 2011 (by Liger Belair and Chevillon) and RICHEBOURG 2011 (Th...

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Last post by Geoff F.
May 13th, 2020, 10:17 pm
Electric Ebulliometer

Last post by Ed Kurtzman « May 9th, 2020, 7:12 pm
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by John Oglesby » April 25th, 2020, 9:05 am

does anyone here have working knowledge of the electric ebulliometer? I'd like to bring ethanol in house for analysis, but don't want to deal with...

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Last post by Ed Kurtzman
May 9th, 2020, 7:12 pm
Tribute to a Special Man - Merrick Dowson

Last post by William Gladstone « May 8th, 2020, 8:32 pm
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by William Gladstone » April 15th, 2020, 6:42 pm

I would imagine anyone in the U.S., has had a bottle or more imported by Merrick Dowson,
This past Friday - April 10, the virus has taken Merrick.
He...

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Last post by William Gladstone
May 8th, 2020, 8:32 pm
Breezaire failure

Last post by Bill Gibbs « May 8th, 2020, 4:53 pm
Replies: 4
by Hugh S » May 5th, 2020, 6:23 am

Hi All,
I am interested to know any WBs out there who have had a Breezaire unit that stopped working properly.
Mine is a WKL4000 I have had for 10...

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Last post by Bill Gibbs
May 8th, 2020, 4:53 pm
Inherited a collection, know nothing

Last post by c fu « April 25th, 2020, 10:11 am
Replies: 3
by adamredford » April 25th, 2020, 10:01 am

My dad died and left me half his collection of wine. My brother got the other half . I live in Alaska and the collection is in Florida. I know little...

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Last post by c fu
April 25th, 2020, 10:11 am
Wine sales during recession?

Last post by matthewgoldman « April 16th, 2020, 2:59 pm
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by Adam Frisch » March 12th, 2020, 10:27 am

Now that we're most likely looking at a pretty serious downturn in the economy and confidence of markets, here's a question I'v always been curious...

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Last post by matthewgoldman
April 16th, 2020, 2:59 pm
Charmat method - USA

Last post by Joe G. « April 12th, 2020, 1:00 pm

by Joe G. » April 12th, 2020, 1:00 pm

I'm trying to learn more about the charmat method and was curious if someone here can recommend any charmat sparkling wine made in the US to me?...

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Last post by Joe G.
April 12th, 2020, 1:00 pm
Winery DTC Fulfillment Providers?

Last post by larry schaffer « April 12th, 2020, 12:17 pm
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by Gabe Berk » December 16th, 2019, 12:32 pm

Anyone ITB know of any DTC Fulfillment Providers for a smaller producing winery, say 8,000 cases and less? All I see is WineDirect and...

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Last post by larry schaffer
April 12th, 2020, 12:17 pm
help with satellite

Last post by Casey Hartlip « March 30th, 2020, 5:28 am
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by Casey Hartlip » March 24th, 2020, 8:00 am

For years I've used a particular moving satellite feed, but for some reason its not working for me now....

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Last post by Casey Hartlip
March 30th, 2020, 5:28 am
Looking for Used Acacia Barrels

Last post by D. Mowe « March 28th, 2020, 8:33 am
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by Vamsi Kaipa » March 11th, 2020, 1:27 am

Hello,
I am looking to add 2 or 3 Acacia barrels for 2020 vintage. Anyone have any or know of winery that does?

Thank you for your help.
Vamsi

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Last post by D. Mowe
March 28th, 2020, 8:33 am
Wiring Euros

Last post by ckirk « March 6th, 2020, 9:31 pm
Replies: 7
by Stewart Johnson » December 9th, 2019, 1:35 pm

I did a quick search of this forum before paying some barrel bills to see if anyone had endorsed any particular MO recently. Since I didn't find...

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Last post by ckirk
March 6th, 2020, 9:31 pm
Looking for Flint Sparkling Magnum Glass

Last post by tcavallo « March 4th, 2020, 1:45 pm
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by tcavallo » May 2nd, 2019, 7:43 am

Can't find at any of my East Coast suppliers. Looking for a pallet or less which may complicate things. Any ideas?

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Last post by tcavallo
March 4th, 2020, 1:45 pm
Removing Labels - Help

Last post by davidkong « February 13th, 2020, 9:23 am
Replies: 5
by Nola Palomar » July 8th, 2019, 4:33 am

newhere My bottling / labeling line needs new optical sensors and they are ordered but I have several dozen bottles that the labeler put 3 or more...

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Last post by davidkong
February 13th, 2020, 9:23 am
Moving from abroad

Last post by Wes Barton « February 10th, 2020, 10:40 am
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by Patrick Mc » February 10th, 2020, 9:10 am

Not sure where to post this. I’m new to the board. My family is repatriating back to the US next month. Just learned the company will not allow the...

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Last post by Wes Barton
February 10th, 2020, 10:40 am
Screw Capper Rental?

Last post by Stewart Johnson « February 8th, 2020, 9:02 pm
Replies: 3
by Stewart Johnson » February 7th, 2020, 12:37 pm

Does anybody know a company that rents these machines in the Bay Area? Rutherford Equipment was my first thought, but I struck out there.

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
February 8th, 2020, 9:02 pm
Earthquake Insurance . . .

Last post by Gary Schulte « February 8th, 2020, 10:45 am
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by patrick c albright » February 5th, 2020, 8:14 am

My insurance just renewed and the premium increased by $9000-- annually.

Any recommendations for an insurance agency in the north bay?
My agent is...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
February 8th, 2020, 10:45 am
Brief article: "Is Brett adapting to our winemaking practices?"

Last post by Jim Brennan « February 8th, 2020, 5:25 am
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by Ken Zinns » February 7th, 2020, 7:02 am

Saw this recent brief article on the winebusiness.com website. Not a lot of info in the article itself but there's a link to the published study on...

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Last post by Jim Brennan
February 8th, 2020, 5:25 am
100% Cabernet

Last post by larryrowe « January 31st, 2020, 4:37 pm
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by larryrowe » January 22nd, 2020, 3:14 pm

Hi -
We are putting on a blending experience for our Club Members and limited other fans. We did it last fall and everyone had a wonderful time....

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Last post by larryrowe
January 31st, 2020, 4:37 pm
Sparkling wine texts?

Last post by Stewart Johnson « January 30th, 2020, 2:43 pm

by Stewart Johnson » January 30th, 2020, 2:43 pm

Any recommendations for production guides? I'm dipping my toe in the sparkling pool this year, and as I start to contemplate going from base wine to...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
January 30th, 2020, 2:43 pm
Is it possible to make your garage a legal winery?

Last post by Kim Z « January 26th, 2020, 7:22 am
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by Tim Corliss » January 6th, 2020, 12:50 pm

For years (like everyone else who loves wine) I have been toying with the idea of starting my own tiny winery. The big thing holding me back is being...

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Last post by Kim Z
January 26th, 2020, 7:22 am
Any wineries using Sqaurespace Ecommerce for online sales?

Last post by John Peacock « January 15th, 2020, 2:17 pm
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by Adam Frisch » December 27th, 2019, 2:03 pm

Doing my due diligence:

My winery website has been built using Squarespace. But when I looked earlier this year, Squarespace used Stripe as a CC...

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Last post by John Peacock
January 15th, 2020, 2:17 pm
PSA - use eye protection for pruning!

Last post by Brian Tuite « January 5th, 2020, 7:23 am
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by Paul Gordon » December 28th, 2019, 9:22 pm

Just a reminder to make sure to use eye protection when pruning.
I had a few spare minutes late this morning and thought I would christen a new set...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
January 5th, 2020, 7:23 am
Small Lots - Sterile Filtration

Last post by Gary Schulte « January 2nd, 2020, 6:25 pm
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by Vamsi Kaipa » January 2nd, 2020, 8:25 am

Hello Friends,
I have quite a few small lots (Kegs and Carboys) of wine in 2019 that I need to manually bottle. I am seeking guidance for sterile...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
January 2nd, 2020, 6:25 pm
2019 West Coast Weather Thread

Last post by Casey Hartlip « December 29th, 2019, 12:05 pm
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by Casey Hartlip » January 1st, 2019, 6:25 am
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As I sit here on January 1st (with NO hangover I'm proud to report) I wonder what the next vintage will bring. Will we get enough rainfall? Will the...
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Last post by Casey Hartlip
December 29th, 2019, 12:05 pm
Why wineries fail at eCommerce.

Last post by Michael Klein « December 27th, 2019, 3:55 pm
Replies: 33
by Andrew Kaufman » November 3rd, 2016, 3:07 pm

Do you agree?

Wineries, in general, do a poor job in the eCommerce channel. They always have, and unfortunately the trend continues.

Here are 5...

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Last post by Michael Klein
December 27th, 2019, 3:55 pm
Used, Neutral White Barrels Needed

Last post by Paul Gordon « December 12th, 2019, 10:28 pm
Replies: 3
by Paul Gordon » September 9th, 2019, 2:23 pm

Anyone got any older white barrels for sale? I need three.

Thanks

Paul

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Last post by Paul Gordon
December 12th, 2019, 10:28 pm
Sourcing Bottles

Last post by Nola Palomar « December 8th, 2019, 5:05 pm
Replies: 7
by Nola Palomar » December 2nd, 2019, 3:44 am

I need to find bottles similar to the ones I have been using for my EVOO in Spain. Any references for your bottle sources? If you have also recs for...

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Last post by Nola Palomar
December 8th, 2019, 5:05 pm
any familiarity with Founders 49 web site?

Last post by Steve Edmunds « November 13th, 2019, 7:55 pm
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by William Gladstone » November 12th, 2019, 9:33 am

Hi
I've been asked by a french winery we represent for any information on Founders 49.

I would appreciate if anyone has any experience or knowledge...

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Last post by Steve Edmunds
November 13th, 2019, 7:55 pm
Suggestions on 2015 Burgundy $100-$200 range

Last post by dteng « November 3rd, 2019, 1:12 pm
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by YLee » October 13th, 2018, 9:14 am

What would you consider the best 2015 Burgundy within price range of $100-$200 USD?

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Last post by dteng
November 3rd, 2019, 1:12 pm
Looking for Barrels

Last post by Vamsi Kaipa « October 17th, 2019, 10:24 pm
Replies: 2
by Vamsi Kaipa » October 9th, 2019, 7:57 pm

Hello Everyone,
Please let me know if anyone has any leads for Barrels for Pinot and Cab Franc. I am looking for Leroi, Francois Freres or...

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Last post by Vamsi Kaipa
October 17th, 2019, 10:24 pm
Viticulture Consultants - Vineyard Planning

Last post by Kurt B e i t l e r « September 29th, 2019, 7:11 pm
Replies: 4
by Gavin H » September 11th, 2019, 4:20 pm

Hi Folks,

I plan on planting a small home vineyard in Sebastopol (West Sonoma) in the Spring. I am trying to find a viticulture consultant to advise...

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Last post by Kurt B e i t l e r
September 29th, 2019, 7:11 pm
What's your estimated production cost per case?

Last post by Stephen Pepe « September 26th, 2019, 11:41 am
Replies: 20
by Mary Baker » September 8th, 2014, 10:44 am

I'm working on a winery business plan, and would like to get some real world feedback. What do you think is your estimated production cost per case -...

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Last post by Stephen Pepe
September 26th, 2019, 11:41 am
Pinot Noir yield per vine

Last post by Gary Schulte « September 23rd, 2019, 6:09 pm
Replies: 6
by Gavin H » September 22nd, 2019, 1:17 pm

Hi Folks,

I am trying to plan the likely yield for a small vineyard I am planting in Sonoma County in the spring.

I know there are many factors...

6 Replies

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Last post by Gary Schulte
September 23rd, 2019, 6:09 pm
Anybody got any cool harvest tee shirts?

Last post by CJ Beazley « September 22nd, 2019, 1:26 pm

by CJ Beazley » September 22nd, 2019, 1:26 pm

If you have extras to sell, please let me know.
Thanks,
Craig

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Last post by CJ Beazley
September 22nd, 2019, 1:26 pm
White Hawk Syrah Grapes for sale

Last post by Jon U. « September 20th, 2019, 7:12 pm

by Jon U. » September 20th, 2019, 7:12 pm

Premium Syrah from the legendary White Hawk Vineyard in Los Alamos.
Small lots up to 800lbs.
Delivered to Los Angeles/Agoura Hills as whole clusters...

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Last post by Jon U.
September 20th, 2019, 7:12 pm
Winemakers: Amphoras for sale.

Last post by Adam Frisch « September 20th, 2019, 7:18 am

by Adam Frisch » September 20th, 2019, 7:18 am

Hello winemakers.

The facility where I make my wine is out of space and really don't like dealing with these amphoras and moving them around. I have...

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Last post by Adam Frisch
September 20th, 2019, 7:18 am
Pet-Nat

Last post by Gary Schulte « September 19th, 2019, 11:30 am
Replies: 4
by Emilio Castelli » September 18th, 2019, 12:45 pm

Anyone have any experience with pet-nat?
Thanks
E

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Last post by Gary Schulte
September 19th, 2019, 11:30 am
Chilling Wine Post Ferment

Last post by Gary Schulte « September 17th, 2019, 5:47 am
Replies: 9
by Vamsi Kaipa » August 28th, 2019, 3:07 am

Hello Everyone,
I need to chill wine post ferment in steel barrels. I am looking for cooling snakes which can be inserted into the barrels attached...

9 Replies

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Last post by Gary Schulte
September 17th, 2019, 5:47 am
Need Help - Small Vineyard Pick

Last post by Stewart Johnson « September 12th, 2019, 9:49 am
Replies: 4
by Vamsi Kaipa » September 6th, 2019, 9:07 am

Hello Everyone,
I work with a small Gewurztraminer vineyard that I need help picking in Petaluma. The vineyard will be ready in 5 to 6 days. Does...

4 Replies

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
September 12th, 2019, 9:49 am
Rotating clusters on the vine?

Last post by Pietro B. « August 31st, 2019, 9:29 pm
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by PeterJ » March 15th, 2019, 6:07 pm

So I’m looking at a bottle of Stolpman Roussane and the bottle note says the clusters are rotated on the vine. That’s a new thing for me and Google...

9 Replies

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Last post by Pietro B.
August 31st, 2019, 9:29 pm
White Hawk Syrah for Home Winemaker

Last post by Patrick Rousseau « August 27th, 2019, 9:06 pm
Replies: 3
by Patrick Rousseau » August 25th, 2019, 3:32 pm

As a home winemaker I’ve been a religious reader of the Cellar Rats Vintage Weather threads for years. Many thanks to the professional vineyard...

3 Replies

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Last post by Patrick Rousseau
August 27th, 2019, 9:06 pm
Esquive Barrel Racking Equip

Last post by N Weis « August 23rd, 2019, 8:55 pm
Replies: 1
by Craig Williams » August 22nd, 2019, 5:08 pm

Curious if anyone had contact info for European suppliers of cellar equipment for racking wine via esquive from the barrel head rather than the...

1 Replies

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Last post by N Weis
August 23rd, 2019, 8:55 pm
Wax manufacturer recommends.

Last post by Mark Y « August 14th, 2019, 7:41 pm
Replies: 36
by Adam Frisch » August 2nd, 2019, 12:21 pm

So, I've been striking out pretty badly with one of the biggest bottle wax producers in America. They've now done 3 samples trying to match a design...

36 Replies

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Last post by Mark Y
August 14th, 2019, 7:41 pm
Pouring In Nantucket? (Needs a MA Distributor?)

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « August 14th, 2019, 5:52 pm
Replies: 7
by ericleehall » March 6th, 2017, 2:45 pm

The fine folks who run the Nantucket wine festival tell we cannot pour at the event unless we have a Massachusetts distribution.

Many events in...

7 Replies

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
August 14th, 2019, 5:52 pm
Opportunity for brand introduction in Florida

Last post by KirkClendinning « August 13th, 2019, 1:15 pm

by KirkClendinning » August 13th, 2019, 1:15 pm

We are a small importer/wholesaler/distributor in Florida. We've got an opportunity to collaborate with a large non-profit organization for a special...

0 Replies

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Last post by KirkClendinning
August 13th, 2019, 1:15 pm
Burgundy prices - valuation - investment

Last post by Marcus Goodfellow « July 20th, 2019, 3:54 pm
Replies: 37
by William Gladstone » July 13th, 2019, 8:06 pm

I was just doing some comparison - we have a new shipment of the 2017 white Burg's and I was curious to look on Searcher and compare the exact same...

37 Replies

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Last post by Marcus Goodfellow
July 20th, 2019, 3:54 pm
WINE FRAUD PREVENTION SURVEY

Last post by Ashley K. « July 9th, 2019, 1:05 am

by Ashley K. » July 9th, 2019, 1:05 am

Hi everyone,

I am part of a team of college students with a solution to preventing wine fraud. We attend WashU in St. Louis and are part of a study...

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Last post by Ashley K.
July 9th, 2019, 1:05 am
Getting into the business: finding good harvest internships

Last post by Ben M a n d l e r « July 6th, 2019, 8:36 pm
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by Ben M a n d l e r » February 4th, 2019, 3:46 pm

Hi everyone,

I'm still pretty new to this forum having been away from the online wine community for some years, but I know a lot of people here have...

31 Replies

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Last post by Ben M a n d l e r
July 6th, 2019, 8:36 pm
Help with home vineyard issues

Last post by Brian Gilp « July 6th, 2019, 11:07 am
Replies: 8
by Anders D » July 5th, 2019, 7:45 am

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction with some of these recurring issues I have. Micro backyard vineyard lol! 8 Cab franc vines, 4...

8 Replies

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Last post by Brian Gilp
July 6th, 2019, 11:07 am
Best Small Pinot Noir Winery Crusher/Destemmer & Press

Last post by Steve Gower « July 2nd, 2019, 10:54 am
Replies: 19
by ericleehall » June 23rd, 2012, 6:41 pm

We are taking the plunge and looking to buy some dream equipment for this crush coming up..

We were thinking a Delta E2 Crusher Destemmer, and a...

19 Replies

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Last post by Steve Gower
July 2nd, 2019, 10:54 am
Replants

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « July 1st, 2019, 4:51 pm
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by Stewart Johnson » March 31st, 2016, 8:39 pm

I'm pulling from Merrill's post in the general 2016 West Coast thread in hopes of getting a few more reactions on this topic --
What I can't...

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
July 1st, 2019, 4:51 pm
Retailers ITB

Last post by e chin « June 26th, 2019, 6:53 am
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by e chin » June 25th, 2019, 10:18 pm

For those in the retail space or even in sales distribution, how much time do you or did you put into reading and researching the labels you carry?...

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Last post by e chin
June 26th, 2019, 6:53 am
Tennessee Valley

Last post by James Lyon « June 13th, 2019, 5:47 am
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by Gabe Berk » June 12th, 2019, 9:16 am

Anyone had any wine from Tennessee? I fly into Tennessee Valley near Knoxville quite a bit and see mountain/hillside quarry's with limestone....

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Last post by James Lyon
June 13th, 2019, 5:47 am
Prop 65 Warnings in packages

Last post by David J « June 9th, 2019, 6:05 pm
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by Ed Kurtzman » April 10th, 2019, 12:59 pm

Do any of you put Prop 65 warnings in your shipments going to California? If so, do you only put the warning about alcohol in the shipment (or on the...

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June 9th, 2019, 6:05 pm

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