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WINE INDUSTRY JOB LISTINGS

Last post by RMann « July 18th, 2019, 2:07 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 22nd, 2013, 10:22 am

List your wine industry-related job opportunities here in this sticky thread.

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Last post by RMann
July 18th, 2019, 2:07 pm
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
2019 West Coast Weather Thread

Last post by Ken Zinns « September 17th, 2019, 9:04 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 Ken Zinns
September 17th, 2019, 9:04 pm
Chilling Wine Post Ferment

Last post by Gary Schulte « September 17th, 2019, 5:47 am
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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...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
September 17th, 2019, 5:47 am
T-bin capacity?

Last post by Stewart Johnson « September 14th, 2019, 9:56 pm
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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 Stewart Johnson
September 14th, 2019, 9:56 pm
Viticulture Consultants - Vineyard Planning

Last post by BenjaminL « September 12th, 2019, 4:12 pm
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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 BenjaminL
September 12th, 2019, 4:12 pm
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...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
September 12th, 2019, 9:49 am
Used, Neutral White Barrels Needed

Last post by Paul Gordon « September 9th, 2019, 2:23 pm

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
September 9th, 2019, 2:23 pm
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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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Last post by N Weis
August 23rd, 2019, 8:55 pm
Removing Labels - Help

Last post by Ed Kurtzman « August 15th, 2019, 6:42 pm
Replies: 4
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 Ed Kurtzman
August 15th, 2019, 6:42 pm
Spotted Lanternfly?

Last post by Steve Gautier « August 15th, 2019, 10:42 am
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by CJ Beazley » October 7th, 2018, 11:30 am

Has anyone heard of this? Is it the next bad thing?

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Last post by Steve Gautier
August 15th, 2019, 10:42 am
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...

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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...

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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...

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Last post by KirkClendinning
August 13th, 2019, 1:15 pm
What's your estimated production cost per case?

Last post by Adam Frisch « August 6th, 2019, 9:05 am
Replies: 18
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 Adam Frisch
August 6th, 2019, 9:05 am
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...

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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
Replies: 31
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...

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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...

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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...

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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
Replies: 19
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 6
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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Last post by David J
June 9th, 2019, 6:05 pm
Can't make a complex wine with only 2 tons

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « June 5th, 2019, 4:52 pm
Replies: 7
by BenjaminL » April 15th, 2019, 12:38 pm

I was at an extension course in January where a famous Napa winemaker uttered the following statement: I split the fermentation up into 4 because I...

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
June 5th, 2019, 4:52 pm
DC / VA Distributor Suggestions?

Last post by PhillipDube « June 4th, 2019, 1:49 pm
Replies: 1
by larry schaffer » March 19th, 2019, 12:41 pm

Heading back next week for a Rhone Rangers tasting and hoping to connect with potential distributors. Ideally looking for a smaller distributor where...

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Last post by PhillipDube
June 4th, 2019, 1:49 pm
Old vines or old roots?

Last post by Mark Mason « May 29th, 2019, 6:41 pm
Replies: 4
by Mark Mason » May 28th, 2019, 4:30 pm

One of My ten year old vines didn’t make it through the winter. There is a new shoot coming up that I will train to be my primary trunk, but will the...

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Last post by Mark Mason
May 29th, 2019, 6:41 pm
Champagne extra aging in cellar

Last post by Peter H « May 21st, 2019, 5:25 am
Replies: 2
by Peter H » May 20th, 2019, 6:19 pm

Hi all,

I have recently started to take note of some big Champagne houses offer some high end Champagne collections that claim to be aged 10 year +...

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Last post by Peter H
May 21st, 2019, 5:25 am
Hanna Wine Titrator

Last post by Eric Lundblad « May 7th, 2019, 11:33 pm
Replies: 11
by Stewart Johnson » September 5th, 2018, 10:45 am

Anybody have any experience with the all-in-one unit, the HI-901W-01? For about $4000 you get pH, TA, VA, RS, YAN, SO2 capability. I had a Hanna SO2...

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Last post by Eric Lundblad
May 7th, 2019, 11:33 pm
Cane Tying Tool

Last post by Gary Schulte « May 3rd, 2019, 4:42 am
Replies: 5
by Gary Schulte » May 1st, 2019, 7:09 pm

To those who cane prune and tie their vines I added the new Pellenc Fixion-2 to our tool kit this year. It takes a little getting use to but it is...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
May 3rd, 2019, 4:42 am
Looking for Flint Sparkling Magnum Glass

Last post by tcavallo « May 2nd, 2019, 9:58 pm
Replies: 2
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
May 2nd, 2019, 9:58 pm
Electric Pruners

Last post by Gary Schulte « April 15th, 2019, 5:18 pm
Replies: 5
by Gary Schulte » August 27th, 2017, 8:10 pm

Just looking ahead a bit to winter pruning. This year looks like the year we add electric pruners to our tool set. Pellenc and Campagnola are fading...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
April 15th, 2019, 5:18 pm
Wine fridge malfunction

Last post by Victor Hong « April 7th, 2019, 3:36 pm
Replies: 3
by StevenC » April 7th, 2019, 11:58 am

Need a little help. My Vinotemp has a problem and got down to low 30’s Fahrenheit. None of the wine was frozen, some had ice on the bottles. I...

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Last post by Victor Hong
April 7th, 2019, 3:36 pm
Clone Question

Last post by Wes Barton « April 1st, 2019, 2:12 pm
Replies: 5
by Gordon Fitz » March 30th, 2019, 8:49 am

My question can affect many grape varieties, but I’ll express it in terms of PN which is easier for me. PN comes in many clones: various Dijon,...

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Last post by Wes Barton
April 1st, 2019, 2:12 pm
Third Party Shipping - DTC fulfillment

Last post by BenjaminL « March 25th, 2019, 9:56 am
Replies: 9
by Dan R » January 9th, 2019, 12:41 am

Hi all,

In advance of #BD10, we're looking to hone our shipping strategy. Who do you work with / recommend as a third party agent? One that doesn't...

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Last post by BenjaminL
March 25th, 2019, 9:56 am
Noticing Lower Brix > Alc Conversions in 2016-18

Last post by John Oglesby « March 22nd, 2019, 8:38 pm
Replies: 4
by Roy Piper » March 4th, 2019, 9:07 pm

Anyone else noticing lower conversions from brix to final alcohol lately? The last three years I find it has gone from .59-.60 to >.55-.57. That is...

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Last post by John Oglesby
March 22nd, 2019, 8:38 pm
Pinot Noir Technical Tasting Today in Ukiah - Anyone attending?

Last post by Casey Hartlip « March 22nd, 2019, 6:32 am
Replies: 6
by Andrew Morris » March 20th, 2019, 10:40 am

Mendocino Winegrowers is hosting at Technical Tasting tonight at 6pm in Ukiah.

Any Berserkers attending?

I'll be there presenting Humboldt Pinot to...

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Last post by Casey Hartlip
March 22nd, 2019, 6:32 am
Neutral brandy for port in the bay area

Last post by BenjaminL « March 18th, 2019, 9:55 am
Replies: 3
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 BenjaminL
March 18th, 2019, 9:55 am
Anyone know a good source for Edoardo Valentini

Last post by Greg Mitrakas « March 9th, 2019, 4:49 am
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by Greg Mitrakas » December 12th, 2018, 7:10 pm

I live in Massachusetts and am looking on picking up some of his wines but they are very difficult to find. If anyone knows a good retail source that...

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Last post by Greg Mitrakas
March 9th, 2019, 4:49 am
New Scam?

Last post by Drew Goin « March 6th, 2019, 4:21 pm
Replies: 20
by Michel Abood » June 1st, 2017, 2:52 pm

Got this email this afternoon from Lisa , see below. If they had done their homework, they'd know that you can't have a chain of wine shops in NY...

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Last post by Drew Goin
March 6th, 2019, 4:21 pm
Yield Per Vine

Last post by Roy Piper « March 4th, 2019, 8:55 pm
Replies: 9
by JeffK » September 20th, 2018, 11:15 am

I'm curious about the yield per vine that the winemakers/growers on this board obtain. I was reading the most recent Sine Qua Non mailer and Manfred...

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Last post by Roy Piper
March 4th, 2019, 8:55 pm
2015 DRC Vintage

Last post by Jim Hartten « March 4th, 2019, 8:38 am
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by B.J. Law » February 4th, 2019, 2:04 pm

I know the vintages are quite important when it comes to high-end wines. What is the vintage like for 2015 DRC wines? Is it a good year to have or...

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Last post by Jim Hartten
March 4th, 2019, 8:38 am
Disgorging Keys?

Last post by Stewart Johnson « February 28th, 2019, 9:29 am
Replies: 2
by tcavallo » February 18th, 2019, 7:22 pm

Anyone have a domestic source for these? Not having any luck ordering one.

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
February 28th, 2019, 9:29 am
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread

Last post by Mark C « February 5th, 2019, 10:18 am
Replies: 628
by R M Kriete » January 1st, 2018, 11:24 am
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Happy New Year. Let's get the 2018 thread going
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Last post by Mark C
February 5th, 2019, 10:18 am
DRC 1993 I'm buying now

Last post by Vuk K « January 30th, 2019, 9:41 am
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by Oleksandr Komarov » July 6th, 2018, 4:45 pm

I'm doubting in authentic.
Where can I find an expertise and how much is that. Do u have any suggestions?
For Example u can see here.

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Last post by Vuk K
January 30th, 2019, 9:41 am
Tank Press upgrade

Last post by Benjamin CALAIS « January 28th, 2019, 4:19 pm
Replies: 5
by Benjamin CALAIS » February 22nd, 2017, 8:02 pm

We are looking to upgrade to an open tank press design from our current 450l bladder press and I would like some
feedback and designs/reliability. We...

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Last post by Benjamin CALAIS
January 28th, 2019, 4:19 pm
What wine jobs are there for people with a quantitative background?

Last post by JordanL « January 22nd, 2019, 6:26 am
Replies: 4
by JordanL » January 21st, 2019, 9:19 am

Hi all,

Excuse me if this is in the wrong board... I think this is the most appropriate place for it.

I'm very interested in leveraging data and...

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Last post by JordanL
January 22nd, 2019, 6:26 am
Oregon wineries - Anyone hiring? (cellar/winemaking experience)

Last post by Todd Hamina « January 18th, 2019, 2:03 pm
Replies: 1
by Eric Reichenbach » January 18th, 2019, 9:39 am

I am new to Oregon and looking for winery work.

I have 5 years of hands on experience working directly with a well known, well respected winemaker...

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Last post by Todd Hamina
January 18th, 2019, 2:03 pm
Anyone using LibDib or Merchant 23 or ? for small scale distribution?

Last post by Chris Buchanan « January 17th, 2019, 6:57 pm
Replies: 3
by Andrew Morris » January 16th, 2019, 3:06 pm

Hi People of the Biz,

My question is in the subject.

Also, do any of you have suggestions for small scale distributors in specific states?

This...

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Last post by Chris Buchanan
January 17th, 2019, 6:57 pm
OWC of all 1st Growth Bordeaux Almost Free - Taken - Thank you

Last post by William Gladstone « January 17th, 2019, 4:21 pm

by William Gladstone » January 17th, 2019, 4:21 pm

Please excuse my lack of sophistication if this is the wrong venue and advise me where I should post.

As an importer we have clients who have us...

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Last post by William Gladstone
January 17th, 2019, 4:21 pm
Why wineries fail at eCommerce.

Last post by GregP « January 14th, 2019, 4:08 pm
Replies: 17
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 GregP
January 14th, 2019, 4:08 pm
Website Q: Woocommerce and Shipping Schedules

Last post by Ron F r e e d « January 13th, 2019, 10:51 am
Replies: 3
by Vamsi Kaipa » October 30th, 2018, 6:25 am

Hello,
I am very close to launching my winery website. I have hit a snag on shipping schedules using Woocommerce. Has anyone use Woocommerce for...

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Last post by Ron F r e e d
January 13th, 2019, 10:51 am
Looking to buy - Concrete Eggs / Fermenter

Last post by Duncan Harmon « December 27th, 2018, 3:06 pm
Replies: 3
by Duncan Harmon » December 21st, 2018, 8:33 pm

First post on the forum! So, thanks for having me!

I'm looking for concrete in a few of sizes...

1. 320 gallon egg or amphora
2. 500+ gallon...

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Last post by Duncan Harmon
December 27th, 2018, 3:06 pm
Looking to buy 2 used 1/2 ton macro bins

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « December 1st, 2018, 1:16 pm
Replies: 3
by Tim Corliss » August 22nd, 2017, 4:06 pm

I am looking to buy two used 1/2 ton macro bins. If you have some for sale within driving distance of the SF/Bay area, please send me a PM, thanks!

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
December 1st, 2018, 1:16 pm
Blind Tastings in Las Vegas

Last post by Eric Lundblad « November 30th, 2018, 10:40 am
Replies: 10
by S. Rash » November 25th, 2018, 5:21 pm

Anybody in Las Vegas interested in a monthly meet up for blind tastings?

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Last post by Eric Lundblad
November 30th, 2018, 10:40 am
Winery Insurance

Last post by Gary Schulte « November 2nd, 2018, 6:08 pm
Replies: 10
by Gary Schulte » March 16th, 2016, 7:34 am

We're just starting to shop around for winery insurance which would include liquor liability. Anybody have thoughts on the better companies or the...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
November 2nd, 2018, 6:08 pm
WA & OR producers - what box companies do you have??

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « October 23rd, 2018, 10:07 am

by Todd F r e n c h » October 23rd, 2018, 10:07 am

Question for the wineries in Washington and Oregon: What box manufacturing/distributing companies are common up there? One we use (Veritiv) STILL...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
October 23rd, 2018, 10:07 am
Sending Samples to AWRI - Australia

Last post by PhillipDube « October 14th, 2018, 8:50 pm

by PhillipDube » October 14th, 2018, 8:50 pm

Anyone ever send samples to AWRI Commercial Services in Australia from the U.S.? If so I'd love to ask you a few questions.

Thanks

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Last post by PhillipDube
October 14th, 2018, 8:50 pm
Suggestions on 2015 Burgundy $100-$200 range

Last post by YLee « October 13th, 2018, 9:14 am

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 YLee
October 13th, 2018, 9:14 am
MA Distributors

Last post by larry schaffer « October 1st, 2018, 12:25 pm

by larry schaffer » October 1st, 2018, 12:25 pm

Looking for recommendations for my small label. I'm all ears champagne.gif

Cheers

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Last post by larry schaffer
October 1st, 2018, 12:25 pm
2003 Napa Cabernets

Last post by Bill S. « September 11th, 2018, 8:15 am
Replies: 4
by Bill S. » September 8th, 2018, 6:15 pm

Any thoughts on how these should be drinking right now? We just received several cases of a $100 + cabernet, limited production (250-350 cases...

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Last post by Bill S.
September 11th, 2018, 8:15 am
Harvest Initiated Aug 20, 2018

Last post by Wes Barton « September 5th, 2018, 6:17 pm
Replies: 19
by Nola Palomar » June 17th, 2018, 10:19 pm

Never been the full in charge person at our winery before. I have to say, I’m still grieving and will be for quite sometime to come, but the grapes...

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Last post by Wes Barton
September 5th, 2018, 6:17 pm
ISO of Benchtop Centrifuge

Last post by David M. « August 30th, 2018, 10:43 pm

by David M. » August 30th, 2018, 10:43 pm

Any recommendations? I'm looking for a small 4-6 slot unit that fits 50/60mLs sample tubles. Used or new.

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Last post by David M.
August 30th, 2018, 10:43 pm
Syrah in Pinot Noir

Last post by RobertM. « August 30th, 2018, 8:46 pm
Replies: 24
by jcfones » December 19th, 2013, 8:14 am

Was pouring at an event yesterday where the owner of the Sonoma County winery pouring next to us was proudly, and quite loudly, proclaiming they put...

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Last post by RobertM.
August 30th, 2018, 8:46 pm
Montes Alpha M - 2004

Last post by Andy Ryle « August 26th, 2018, 3:56 pm

by Andy Ryle » August 26th, 2018, 3:56 pm

Has anyone had Montes M and understand when the 2004 should be drank? I think I'm a little late as it's a bit flat now. Other vintages have been very...

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Last post by Andy Ryle
August 26th, 2018, 3:56 pm
Wines & Vines magazine ceasing publication

Last post by timmy roos « August 23rd, 2018, 2:01 pm
Replies: 1
by Ken Zinns » August 23rd, 2018, 1:49 pm

I saw recently that Wines & Vines magazine will cease publication soon, with their December issue being their last. Part of its content is supposed...

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Last post by timmy roos
August 23rd, 2018, 2:01 pm
The California Wine Club

Last post by Stephen Pepe « August 21st, 2018, 3:21 pm

by Stephen Pepe » August 21st, 2018, 3:21 pm

Hi. The California Wine Club was founded in 1990 and their President is Gerri Becker. Has anybody dealt with these folks? Thank you. Steve.

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Last post by Stephen Pepe
August 21st, 2018, 3:21 pm
Sparkling wine fault

Last post by Brian Gilp « August 19th, 2018, 11:02 am
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by Brian Gilp » August 5th, 2018, 4:47 am

I made a small 5 gallon batch of sparkling Petit Manseng that has turned into a gusher. The small test batch that I made the year prior also ended up...

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Last post by Brian Gilp
August 19th, 2018, 11:02 am
South Carolina Distributors?

Last post by Mattstolz « August 19th, 2018, 10:17 am
Replies: 6
by larry schaffer » January 6th, 2018, 10:40 am

Going to be in the Greenville area in the next two weeks and wanted to see if anyone on here had any good leads for distributors in South Carolina -...

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Last post by Mattstolz
August 19th, 2018, 10:17 am
Quick Question Regarding Delivery Issues

Last post by larry schaffer « July 21st, 2018, 9:15 pm
Replies: 6
by larry schaffer » July 19th, 2018, 11:18 am

I sent off five cases for delivery to an account and got a confirmation from the shipping company that all five were delivered. The account is saying...

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Last post by larry schaffer
July 21st, 2018, 9:15 pm
Nebbiolo - Soil Nutrients and Grape Tannins

Last post by tj griffin « July 13th, 2018, 11:43 am
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by tj griffin » July 10th, 2018, 11:41 am

A colleague sent me this as an explanation for the difference in styles of Barbaresco and Barolo - The soil in Barbaresco is richer in nutrients and,...

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Last post by tj griffin
July 13th, 2018, 11:43 am
Under row weed management

Last post by Gary Schulte « July 9th, 2018, 4:36 pm
Replies: 35
by Emilio Castelli » April 11th, 2013, 2:30 pm

Keeping the weeds under control under the vines is by far my least enjoyable activity.
What is the best solution not involving poisons or lots of...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
July 9th, 2018, 4:36 pm
Used winery equipment buyers or brokers

Last post by Andy Steinman « July 5th, 2018, 6:59 am
Replies: 2
by Stephen Pepe » July 4th, 2018, 5:49 pm

Hi. Does anybody know of used winery equipment buyers or brokers? We are in California. The 2008 equipment is a ATI -12 press, IMMA DPO 1/2...

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Last post by Andy Steinman
July 5th, 2018, 6:59 am
Minerality Seminar

Last post by Stewart Johnson « July 4th, 2018, 1:18 pm
Replies: 7
by Stewart Johnson » June 13th, 2018, 10:52 pm

I attended a seminar on minerality that Vinquiry hosted on Tues. This is from memory, as I've mis-laid my notes, and it's just a few of the take-home...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
July 4th, 2018, 1:18 pm
Commercial HVAC Recommendations

Last post by Ed Kurtzman « June 13th, 2018, 2:40 pm
Replies: 1
by David M. » June 8th, 2018, 11:25 am

Looking for a professional, skilled, and fair HVAC contractor to maintain and repair refrigeration units at a winery in Santa Rosa. I've used Peak...

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Last post by Ed Kurtzman
June 13th, 2018, 2:40 pm
Wholesale in New Jersey? NJ

Last post by Nola Palomar « June 9th, 2018, 10:28 am
Replies: 7
by ericleehall » May 3rd, 2018, 3:53 pm

I've got some vendors asking to carry our wines in NJ, does anyone know whether we can ship them directly, or who a willing reputable boutique...

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Last post by Nola Palomar
June 9th, 2018, 10:28 am
UPS Approved Wine Shipping Services - Napa or SF area

Last post by Garry_Brooks « June 6th, 2018, 12:50 am
Replies: 4
by Alex Anderson » March 11th, 2018, 10:12 pm

Attention Bay Area Berserkers - I am in search of a reliable UPS Approved Wine Shipping Service in the Napa Valley or surrounding areas that will...

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Last post by Garry_Brooks
June 6th, 2018, 12:50 am
Replication DRC

Last post by Oleksandr Komarov « June 2nd, 2018, 2:36 am

by Oleksandr Komarov » June 2nd, 2018, 2:36 am

What you think about fake DRC ? What details can indicate for it? Lable, capsule and cork?
I know that better is reliable seller, but so?
strawman...

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Last post by Oleksandr Komarov
June 2nd, 2018, 2:36 am
Tasting Room Stems

Last post by M Hoose « May 21st, 2018, 10:07 pm
Replies: 2
by Chris Freemott » April 16th, 2018, 3:06 pm

All,
As you know I sell Zalto and Gabriel Glas when time and opportunity present. But, I'm working on a deeper and stronger relationship with a new...

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Last post by M Hoose
May 21st, 2018, 10:07 pm
Wine Spectator: Small Wineries Hoping for Tax Cuts Face Massive Tax Hikes Instead

Last post by ericleehall « May 11th, 2018, 8:47 pm
Replies: 4
by Ken Zinns » May 11th, 2018, 7:42 pm

Sounds like this is a real mess and could be a big problem for a lot of small wineries if things don't get resolved soon.
Small Wineries Hoping for...

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Last post by ericleehall
May 11th, 2018, 8:47 pm
CA - Delinquent Wholesale Account

Last post by Wes Barton « April 19th, 2018, 6:04 pm
Replies: 13
by jcfones » April 12th, 2018, 1:34 pm

Hello all - looking for some advice or experience in this area. I have a local wholesale account (restaurant) that is very delinquent and now...

13 Replies

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Last post by Wes Barton
April 19th, 2018, 6:04 pm
Wine Storage (commercial/pallet) Opinions/Suggestions

Last post by Eric Lundblad « April 14th, 2018, 3:06 pm

by Eric Lundblad » April 14th, 2018, 3:06 pm

I'm looking at wine storage options (commercial/pallet). I'm not looking for bonded storage (that doesn't make sense anymore anyway). So...

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Last post by Eric Lundblad
April 14th, 2018, 3:06 pm
Wine Storage in (or around) SF?

Last post by Glen Gold « April 10th, 2018, 12:49 pm
Replies: 6
by ericleehall » February 12th, 2018, 10:25 am

Hi All-

I need to store about 50 cases in or (preferably around SF, for our sales staff to pull from..

A few requirements:

I'd like it if they...

6 Replies

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Last post by Glen Gold
April 10th, 2018, 12:49 pm
Wild Yeasts, in terroir, being recast...interesting..

Last post by tcavallo « April 9th, 2018, 12:36 pm
Replies: 4
by ericleehall » April 6th, 2018, 1:24 pm

Money Quote:

The majority of the ferment will be carried out by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The question is, will it be wild strains of this yeast...

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Last post by tcavallo
April 9th, 2018, 12:36 pm
Looking to interview people for a story about Dunn

Last post by Karl K « April 4th, 2018, 5:30 pm

by Karl K » April 4th, 2018, 5:30 pm

I am writing a story about Dunn Vineyards.

I have interviewed Mike Dunn and am looking to speak with anyone who has been influenced by Randy or the...

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Last post by Karl K
April 4th, 2018, 5:30 pm
Leverani Pumps

Last post by David M. « April 3rd, 2018, 8:29 pm
Replies: 2
by David M. » March 29th, 2018, 3:33 pm

Besides Prospero who services these pumps (flex impeller) in Northern California?

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Last post by David M.
April 3rd, 2018, 8:29 pm
Custom-made bottles?

Last post by cganzer « April 2nd, 2018, 11:57 am

by cganzer » April 2nd, 2018, 11:57 am

Hi,

I'm working on a new sparkling wine brand and we're considering using a custom bottle for magnums and 3Ls. We have a designer who's done spirits...

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Last post by cganzer
April 2nd, 2018, 11:57 am
Winery pumps

Last post by Jon Hesford « March 22nd, 2018, 8:51 am
Replies: 5
by Jon Hesford » March 7th, 2018, 1:56 am

I'm looking at getting a new pump for the winery and can't decide between a lobe pump or a helical screw one, AKA mono-pump.

My criteria are that it...

5 Replies

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Last post by Jon Hesford
March 22nd, 2018, 8:51 am
Grower/Winery split of bottled wine

Last post by Stewart Johnson « February 26th, 2018, 9:51 pm
Replies: 3
by Stewart Johnson » February 21st, 2018, 10:33 am

I'm thinking of partnering with a sparkling wine producer who wants some pinot from my vineyard. It's not really worthwhile for me to sell fruit at...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
February 26th, 2018, 9:51 pm
Snow for Sierrra Nevada?

Last post by Siun o'Connell « February 26th, 2018, 7:07 am
Replies: 1
by Kim Z » February 25th, 2018, 6:40 pm

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
February 26th, 2018, 7:07 am
Attn: East Bay home winemakers

Last post by Ken Zinns « February 15th, 2018, 10:07 am
Replies: 7
by Stewart Johnson » July 7th, 2017, 11:36 pm

A friend of mine with no viticultural aptitude just bought a place in Alamo that comes with an established cabernet vineyard. The previous owner says...

7 Replies

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Last post by Ken Zinns
February 15th, 2018, 10:07 am
Anybody know where....

Last post by R M Kriete « February 12th, 2018, 10:44 am

by R M Kriete » February 12th, 2018, 10:44 am

Got a fellow wine loving friend turning 60. Want to get him a LARGE grape vine to put over his mantle. However, the only ones on Amazon are little...

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Last post by R M Kriete
February 12th, 2018, 10:44 am
Rose help

Last post by Sean Devaney « February 5th, 2018, 3:23 pm
Replies: 8
by Stewart Johnson » August 31st, 2017, 4:51 pm

I over-macerated and ended up more red than pink. Any nifty tricks for lightening up a rose? My fallback would be to just pick some more PN and go...

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Last post by Sean Devaney
February 5th, 2018, 3:23 pm
Acid adjustment post primary fermentation

Last post by Brian Tuite « February 5th, 2018, 5:46 am
Replies: 5
by Tim Corliss » February 4th, 2018, 12:15 am

Has anyone made an acid adjustment post primary fermentation? Curious to hear peoples experience

I’ve heard that if this is done, the acid...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
February 5th, 2018, 5:46 am
Completing malo on a low pH, high total SO2 wine

Last post by MikeMiller « January 27th, 2018, 7:55 pm
Replies: 11
by Tim Corliss » November 27th, 2017, 2:22 pm

So, I made a calculation error on my SO2 additions on a lot of chardonnay.

Basic chemistry is

ph = 3.23
alcohol = 13.57%
free SO2 = 5 ppm
total...

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Last post by MikeMiller
January 27th, 2018, 7:55 pm
Exposed cork

Last post by Ken Zinns « January 17th, 2018, 4:18 pm
Replies: 5
by Christopher Barnes » January 17th, 2018, 9:07 am

Our 2016 Pinot Noir production is the first time that we have enough product to distribute out of state.

We're about to bottle it soon and I would...

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Last post by Ken Zinns
January 17th, 2018, 4:18 pm
Frost Alarms

Last post by danupdike « January 12th, 2018, 12:54 pm
Replies: 5
by Casey Hartlip » December 29th, 2017, 1:28 pm

Any help here? What brands and models.

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Last post by danupdike
January 12th, 2018, 12:54 pm
Sterile filter and Screwcapping Machine

Last post by Wes Barton « January 11th, 2018, 1:44 pm
Replies: 9
by Vamsi Kaipa » January 9th, 2018, 3:35 pm

Hello,
Does anyone know of any equipment rental companies, in SF Bay Area, that rent a screw-capping machine and sterile filter equipment? I will buy...

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Last post by Wes Barton
January 11th, 2018, 1:44 pm

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