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Expert Editorial: Mobilize a Well-Trained Vineyard Crew for Pest Scouting and IPM
Your greatest detection tool may already be in your vineyard. By Thomas Grandperrin    Field scouting is a fundamental component of a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program, yet...
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Vintners Recruit Lacewings to Destroy Vineyard Pests
Lacewings, also known as aphid lions for their predatory nature in the vineyard, have become a key ally for growers across the world. By Kathleen Willcox  The move toward more eco-friendly farming...
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Expert Editorial: Alcohol-Free Wine Presents Challenges in Filtration and Quality Assurance
The production of non-alcoholic wines presents a particular challenge for producers, since it differs considerably from the classic winemaking process. By Dr. Ilona Schneider and Felix Marzolph, MBA Non-alcoholic...
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Turning the Tables on Elizabeth Smith
By Carl Giavanti Elizabeth Smith, Naked Wines Elizabeth Smith’s recent appointment as copywriter for online wine retailer Naked Wines is an example of dedicated wine writing that evolved into a full-time...
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New Gusmer Partnership Brings Chemical Analysis Consistency to Winemakers
Automation in the winemaking lab has become a mainstay in our busy times. Big wineries have teams of enologists and banks of automated measurement tools, while small wineries often send testing out to...
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Biogenic Amine Toxicity: A Reality for Histamine-Sensitive Consumers
What are biogenic amines and why can they be a problem? By Deborah Parker Wong Most informed wine consumers have accepted the fact that sulfur isn’t the root cause of wine headaches, but the misconception...
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Colorado Rising: Behind the World’s First High Desert Hybrid Wine Region
The Mile High State leans into hybrid varieties in response to extreme climate challenges. By Kathleen Willcox  Colorado has been producing locally grown and bottled wine since 1890, but it’s just...
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Expert Editorial: 5 Myths About DTC Wine Shipping
Here are five arguments made against DTC that just don’t hold up under scrutiny. By Alex Koral   Americans spent more than $4 billion on DTC wine shipments in 2021, and polls show broad support among...
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Expert Editorial: Using Sports to Promote Your Wine Brand
The role of the “influencer” has and continues to disrupt the sponsorship and marketing of nearly every industry. Wine is no different. By Ishveen Jolly   Alcohol and sport have always had a close...
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Winery Decision-Makers Turn to Industry Specific ERP Software to Manage Their Business
Wineries know the key to success is selling out of each vintage, so they are ready to move on to the next one. In today’s wine industry, there are a lot of moving pieces to manage in order to achieve...