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Discussions and questions (vintages, winemaking, etc) for those ITB. All are welcome to post.
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2019 West Coast Weather Thread
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Casey Hartlip » January 1st, 2019, 6:25 am
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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Third Party Shipping - DTC fulfillment
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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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Rotating clusters on the vine?
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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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New Scam?
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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
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Yield Per Vine
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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
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2015 DRC Vintage
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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
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Disgorging Keys?
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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
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Last post by Mark C
February 5th, 2019, 10:18 am
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DRC 1993 I'm buying now
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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
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Tank Press upgrade
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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
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Hanna Wine Titrator
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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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January 27th, 2019, 5:18 pm
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Last post by William Gladstone
January 17th, 2019, 4:21 pm
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Why wineries fail at eCommerce.
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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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January 14th, 2019, 4:08 pm
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November 30th, 2018, 10:40 am
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Winery Insurance
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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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November 2nd, 2018, 6:08 pm
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October 13th, 2018, 9:14 am
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MA Distributors
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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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October 1st, 2018, 12:25 pm
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Last post by Emily Richer
September 21st, 2018, 8:04 pm
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2003 Napa Cabernets
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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
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Harvest Initiated Aug 20, 2018
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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
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ISO of Benchtop Centrifuge
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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
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Syrah in Pinot Noir
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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
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Montes Alpha M - 2004
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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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August 26th, 2018, 3:56 pm
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August 23rd, 2018, 2:01 pm
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The California Wine Club
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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
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Sparkling wine fault
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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
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South Carolina Distributors?
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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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August 19th, 2018, 10:17 am
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July 21st, 2018, 9:15 pm
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July 13th, 2018, 11:43 am
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Under row weed management
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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
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Last post by Andy Steinman
July 5th, 2018, 6:59 am
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Minerality Seminar
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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
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Commercial HVAC Recommendations
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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
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Wholesale in New Jersey? NJ
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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
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Last post by Garry_Brooks
June 6th, 2018, 12:50 am
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Replication DRC
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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
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Tasting Room Stems
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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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May 21st, 2018, 10:07 pm
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May 11th, 2018, 8:47 pm
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CA - Delinquent Wholesale Account
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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...
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April 19th, 2018, 6:04 pm
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April 14th, 2018, 3:06 pm
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Wine Storage in (or around) SF?
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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...
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April 10th, 2018, 12:49 pm
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April 9th, 2018, 12:36 pm
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Last post by Karl K
April 4th, 2018, 5:30 pm
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Leverani Pumps
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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
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Custom-made bottles?
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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
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Electric Pruners
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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 1st, 2018, 7:07 pm
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Winery pumps
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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...
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Last post by Jon Hesford
March 22nd, 2018, 8:51 am
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February 26th, 2018, 9:51 pm
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February 26th, 2018, 7:07 am
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Attn: East Bay home winemakers
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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...
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Last post by Ken Zinns
February 15th, 2018, 10:07 am
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Anybody know where....
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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
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Rose help
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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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January 27th, 2018, 7:55 pm
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Exposed cork
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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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DIY Home Cellar?
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MarkLaFay » January 5th, 2018, 11:57 am
I was thinking about building a cellar in my basement this year. Nothing big, just a little 10x8 box. I was planning to use a wall air conditioner...
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Best Pulp Shippers?
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tcavallo » December 19th, 2017, 8:26 am
I am looking for 3-bottle pulp shippers to ship DTC shipments. I ordered a trial run of 30 from ULINE and they were garbage, impossible to get the...
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December 21st, 2017, 10:21 am
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Stuck fermentation, what do I do?
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Tim Corliss » September 11th, 2017, 10:11 pm
I have a 200l tank or Syrah that has been at 5 brix for two days. Cap is still rising and I can smell CO2 so I think something is still alive in...
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Last post by Benjamin CALAIS
December 17th, 2017, 9:17 pm
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Clarifying Whites
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Eric Lundblad » February 28th, 2017, 11:40 pm
What's your preferred method(s) for clarifying white wines?
It, a chardonnay, would be nice if it'd settle on it's own, but I don't think it's going...
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December 14th, 2017, 5:31 pm
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November 30th, 2017, 6:30 pm
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Smoke Taint
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Kim Z » October 13th, 2017, 12:27 pm
I saw this timely article and wanted to share:
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November 20th, 2017, 7:39 am
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November 2nd, 2017, 9:57 am
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Pumpover and punch down questions
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J Krauss » October 5th, 2017, 10:35 pm
Talking with some fellow harvest interns today, a few questions came up and I thought I'd consult the wisdom of the board here.
When doing pumpovers...
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October 18th, 2017, 12:59 pm
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October 10th, 2017, 9:08 pm
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Last post by Stewart Johnson
October 5th, 2017, 9:31 pm
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Thar she blows!
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Ken Zinns » September 19th, 2017, 11:02 am
Found this video clip on YouTube - good lesson on why not to seal up a steel drum of fermenting wine with a clamp, gasket, and solid cap. Lucky for...
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Last post by Ken Zinns
October 3rd, 2017, 8:50 pm
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Last post by Ken Zinns
October 2nd, 2017, 3:19 pm
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Winery Hardball
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Casey Hartlip » September 7th, 2017, 11:09 am
This morning I had a winery tell me they will only accept 10 tons from a particular field. Last year the same thing happened. We had 3 tons leftover....
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Last post by Casey Hartlip
September 20th, 2017, 11:18 am
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Carbonic maceration question
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Ken Zinns » September 19th, 2017, 6:49 am
We've fermented some lots of fruit by carbonic maceration the past few years to blend with other lots of the same wine, usually using 500-600L...
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Last post by Ken Zinns
September 19th, 2017, 10:55 am
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Last post by Russell Faulkner
September 17th, 2017, 10:39 am
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Looking for an internship......
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W. Cable » July 11th, 2017, 7:00 pm
I am looking for an internship (paid or not paid) where I can learn the ropes of all aspects of working and running a commercial winery....
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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
September 11th, 2017, 3:18 pm
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That sinking feeling ...
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Stewart Johnson » August 28th, 2017, 11:56 pm
When it finally becomes clear that your picking crew is just not going to show. This wasn't the most crucial pick in the world -- just a couple tons...
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Last post by Casey Hartlip
September 5th, 2017, 10:50 am
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Turkey Control ?
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sheldon haynie » May 16th, 2013, 7:50 pm
Just took on a vineyard that gets an influx of wild turkey. And of course being sophisticated Silicon Valley Turkeys, they only feed on the Barbera,...
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Last post by David J
September 4th, 2017, 10:02 am
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VIIRS viewer (for smoke et al)
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Eric Lundblad » September 2nd, 2017, 3:11 pm
The link below is to a viewer of 'true color' satellite imagery...and is great for seeing smoke from a satellite image (one image is generated each...
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Last post by Eric Lundblad
September 2nd, 2017, 3:11 pm
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TA/acid & alcohol
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Eric Lundblad » August 29th, 2017, 8:07 pm
Suppose you have a chard at 13% alc and a TA of 7g/l that you like.
If you could magically replay the vintage and get a 12%, or 14%, alc...
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Last post by Eric Lundblad
August 31st, 2017, 6:21 pm
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Last post by Paul Luckin
August 26th, 2017, 1:53 pm
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Starting My Own Vineyard
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W. Cable » July 11th, 2017, 1:37 pm
Hello Everyone - I am new to this forum and am excited to discuss wine with all of you. My wife and I are looking to plant a small vineyard in...
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Last post by Wes Barton
July 21st, 2017, 5:28 pm
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Need your help: Bottling Questions
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Vamsi Kaipa » June 29th, 2017, 3:27 pm
Hello All,
I started making small lot Riesling and bottling a week or two. I have hit a snag on my half bottle bottling. I chose screwcaps for all...
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Last post by Vamsi Kaipa
July 12th, 2017, 1:12 pm
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