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WINE INDUSTRY JOB LISTINGS

Last post by Jim Anderson « March 8th, 2022, 10:50 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 Jim Anderson
March 8th, 2022, 10:50 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
2022 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread

Last post by Steve Edmunds « May 19th, 2022, 4:21 pm
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by R M Kriete » January 5th, 2022, 5:47 am
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New year, new thread. Any updates?
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Last post by Steve Edmunds
May 19th, 2022, 4:21 pm
UPS upping their game?

Last post by A. Tzikas « May 16th, 2022, 2:47 pm
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by Stewart Johnson » November 9th, 2021, 1:28 pm

Mostly, we like to complain about shipping, so I thought a counterpoint should be noted. UPS appears to be getting faster on cross-country ground...

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Last post by A. Tzikas
May 16th, 2022, 2:47 pm
RS in Rosé need advice

Last post by Adam Frisch « May 11th, 2022, 6:30 pm
Replies: 34
by David Kingsbury » March 1st, 2022, 2:55 pm

Hi,

My new rosé has elevated residual sugar to the tune of 12.4 g/l. Should I be concerned about possible refermentation in the bottle? I’m thinking...

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Last post by Adam Frisch
May 11th, 2022, 6:30 pm
Replant problems and possible solution

Last post by Stewart Johnson « May 10th, 2022, 7:07 pm
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by Kim Z » April 4th, 2022, 6:34 am

Years ago I read that some vintners have problems with replanting individual vines. I now share this experience: one position at the bottom of the...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
May 10th, 2022, 7:07 pm
Kikuhime at Skurnik Grand Portfolio Tasting - May 3, 2022

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « May 1st, 2022, 5:50 am
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » April 23rd, 2022, 5:18 am

Just a heads up that Jonathan and I will be pouring Kikuhime at the Skurnik Grand Portfolio Tasting in NYC on Tuesday, May 3 . It is the first time...

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
May 1st, 2022, 5:50 am
IMHO - Burgundy 2020 and 2021

Last post by Bertrand Leulliette « April 14th, 2022, 7:45 am
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by Bertrand Leulliette » April 13th, 2022, 2:54 pm

My fellow Berserkers,

I have just returned from almost a month in Burgundy and I would like to share the following info for those of you ITB or...

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Last post by Bertrand Leulliette
April 14th, 2022, 7:45 am
Vivino rant

Last post by J0hnEhrl1ng « April 13th, 2022, 10:44 am
Replies: 7
by SBayard » December 5th, 2021, 1:38 pm

Anyone else in retail have experience with this: a customer asks for advice, you walk them through options, and then they go with Vinino's opinion...

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Last post by J0hnEhrl1ng
April 13th, 2022, 10:44 am
Sentia Wine Analyzer - Anyone Using One ?

Last post by Adam Frisch « April 11th, 2022, 6:17 pm
Replies: 35
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 Adam Frisch
April 11th, 2022, 6:17 pm
Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 685

Last post by Duncan Harmon « March 19th, 2022, 2:33 pm
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by John Oglesby » December 2nd, 2021, 3:25 am

Does anyone have any experience with this clone? If so- thoughts?

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Last post by Duncan Harmon
March 19th, 2022, 2:33 pm
Question(s) about hiring folks from other countries for harvest

Last post by Michael S. « March 19th, 2022, 2:00 pm
Replies: 26
by Jim Anderson » March 15th, 2022, 2:22 pm

Hey, might seem odd but we have actually never had an overseas person work a harvest for us. I have job postings running on at least half a dozen...

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Last post by Michael S.
March 19th, 2022, 2:00 pm
Visa Qualification for Australia/NZ 2023 Harvest

Last post by Paul Luce « March 17th, 2022, 1:26 pm

by Paul Luce » March 17th, 2022, 1:26 pm

I'm looking to travel to NZ or Australia for the 2023 vintage. I have 2 harvests under my belt in Oregon and planning to return for a 3rd this year....

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Last post by Paul Luce
March 17th, 2022, 1:26 pm
Alternative Packaging

Last post by larry schaffer « March 14th, 2022, 1:29 pm
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by Nick Trimmer » March 14th, 2022, 11:53 am

Been witnessing an increasing number of wineries that are experimenting with alternative packaging methods like canned wines or premium boxed wines....

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Last post by larry schaffer
March 14th, 2022, 1:29 pm
Of interest - Changes made in the Arnoux-Lachaux Vineyard

Last post by alan weinberg « March 3rd, 2022, 9:05 pm
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by William Gladstone » February 24th, 2022, 12:43 pm

We have received an interesting letter from the Domain which I thought others would be interested in.
I am merely a messenger here. Copying and...

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Last post by alan weinberg
March 3rd, 2022, 9:05 pm
Grands Jours 2022

Last post by Stewart Johnson « February 23rd, 2022, 10:23 pm
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by Bertrand Leulliette » February 23rd, 2022, 3:40 pm

Hi everyone,

I was wondering who else is going to be at Grands Jours next month?

Could be an occasion to get to know each other face to face or...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
February 23rd, 2022, 10:23 pm
Small Run Bottle Labels

Last post by Phillip Hunt « February 4th, 2022, 4:47 am
Replies: 3
by Phillip Hunt » February 2nd, 2022, 2:54 pm

I would appreciate any opinions on the best place for printing a small run (200-500) of front and back labels. The label would be more of a graphic...

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Last post by Phillip Hunt
February 4th, 2022, 4:47 am
2021 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread

Last post by Chris C a r y « January 24th, 2022, 1:56 pm
Replies: 606
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 Chris C a r y
January 24th, 2022, 1:56 pm
Airborne Winery Emissions

Last post by Chris C a r y « January 24th, 2022, 1:45 pm
Replies: 11
by Stewart Johnson » October 16th, 2021, 8:38 am

I've got the SF Bay Water Board on my case about stormwater runoff from my winery on Treasure Island. All my winery operations are indoors, to an...

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Last post by Chris C a r y
January 24th, 2022, 1:45 pm
Needed: Used Flexible Impeller Pump

Last post by larry schaffer « January 23rd, 2022, 5:35 pm
Replies: 4
by Bud Insalata » December 18th, 2021, 12:07 pm

I'm looking for a 2.5 - 3 good/used flexible impeller pump for a new application in January. 230v, 1 or 3 phase.
Best on a cart with variable speed...

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Last post by larry schaffer
January 23rd, 2022, 5:35 pm
Distributors.... sigh.

Last post by Eugene Bayani « January 11th, 2022, 7:03 pm
Replies: 22
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 Eugene Bayani
January 11th, 2022, 7:03 pm
EasyDens from Anton Paar

Last post by RobB « January 10th, 2022, 10:15 pm
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by larry schaffer » September 21st, 2021, 7:00 pm

Anyone on here uses as an inexpensive alternative to a DNA 35 Densiometer?

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Last post by RobB
January 10th, 2022, 10:15 pm
Amateur grape grower question

Last post by Jasonr « December 27th, 2021, 5:32 am
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by Mark Mason » August 17th, 2021, 2:07 pm

I have been growing Marquette, a Pinot clone, in Wisconsin for 13 years but have not had a robust crop yet. I wrote it off to my clipping back...

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Last post by Jasonr
December 27th, 2021, 5:32 am
French Wine Business.....

Last post by Edward H. Earles « December 20th, 2021, 5:37 pm

by Edward H. Earles » December 20th, 2021, 5:37 pm

Pull quote from a recent news article at Wine-Searcher.com....

'....we attempted to sum up the case in early September (see item #4, here) – a...

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Last post by Edward H. Earles
December 20th, 2021, 5:37 pm
Quaternary Ammonium

Last post by BenjaminL « November 23rd, 2021, 8:48 am
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by leslie renaud » October 25th, 2021, 2:36 pm

Does anyone use this in their cellar, particularly on your floors?

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Last post by BenjaminL
November 23rd, 2021, 8:48 am
Expansion during fermentation?

Last post by Kim Z « November 5th, 2021, 4:12 pm
Replies: 12
by Chris Blum » October 15th, 2015, 8:40 am

How often do winemakers have to drain or pump off wine from a fermentation tank because of expansion?

Is this expansion unpredictable? Cuz I'm...

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Last post by Kim Z
November 5th, 2021, 4:12 pm
Vine disease

Last post by Kim Z « October 31st, 2021, 1:28 pm
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by Kim Z » October 30th, 2021, 1:08 pm

Our vineyard is in Ventura county, CA, which is ground zero for Pierce's disease. After harvest I noticed one of the Grenache died suddenly, without...

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Last post by Kim Z
October 31st, 2021, 1:28 pm
Winemakers: best smaller bladder press?

Last post by Stewart Johnson « October 26th, 2021, 10:27 pm
Replies: 8
by Adam Frisch » September 3rd, 2021, 9:09 am

I'm starting some research into bladder presses, but realize I only know two or three brands, like Europress, Enveneta and perhaps Zambelli. Would...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
October 26th, 2021, 10:27 pm
Tasting room attendance downturn proxy?

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « October 25th, 2021, 8:12 pm
Replies: 7
by Adam Frisch » October 13th, 2021, 9:50 am

I have recently heard from a few winemakers that have tasting rooms that attendance is down pretty sharply. There seems to be less discretionary...

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
October 25th, 2021, 8:12 pm
TTB (U.S. gov't agency) - Has a heart - A valuable tip for other importers

Last post by Mikko Tuomi « October 6th, 2021, 7:53 pm
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by William Gladstone » October 5th, 2021, 4:42 pm

Through out the 25% tariff we continued to order, some slightly more attractive offers from: Bordeaux, Burgundy & Champagne.
The producers and...

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Last post by Mikko Tuomi
October 6th, 2021, 7:53 pm
M ETAIN

Last post by Scott Brunson « September 30th, 2021, 1:34 pm
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by Hugh S » September 29th, 2021, 5:18 am

I have been on the Scarecrow mailing list for several years but have limited my purchases to the Scarecrow bottling.
For those who have purchased and...

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Last post by Scott Brunson
September 30th, 2021, 1:34 pm
Alternative to VinoShipper for a friend?

Last post by Karen Troisi « September 21st, 2021, 5:43 am
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by Adam Frisch » September 20th, 2021, 4:26 pm

Yes, I am actually asking for a friend. I won't go into who and why, but it's a startup Skinny girl kinda wine that has now gotten a deal with a big...

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Last post by Karen Troisi
September 21st, 2021, 5:43 am
Blocking ML on Chardonnay aged in barrel

Last post by larry schaffer « August 22nd, 2021, 9:44 am
Replies: 22
by John Cabot » December 9th, 2009, 10:32 am

We made our first three barrels of Chardonnay this year from a small block of dry farmed, 12 year old vines(four different clones), grown at 900 ft....

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Last post by larry schaffer
August 22nd, 2021, 9:44 am
Getting into the business: finding good harvest internships

Last post by Ben M a n d l e r « August 5th, 2021, 7:20 pm
Replies: 33
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
August 5th, 2021, 7:20 pm
Who do you ship domestic/internationally with?

Last post by Doug Schulman « August 3rd, 2021, 9:32 am
Replies: 8
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 Doug Schulman
August 3rd, 2021, 9:32 am
Peristaltic Must Pumps

Last post by PhillipDube « June 30th, 2021, 3:03 pm
Replies: 2
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
Europeans Have the Cool Vineyard Machines

Last post by Alan Rath « May 28th, 2021, 7:51 pm
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 48
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
Replies: 18
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
Replies: 11
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 19
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 27
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 25
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 1
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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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
Replies: 3
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 12
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 14
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 557
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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December 12th, 2019, 10:28 pm

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