Issue link: http://read.dmtmag.com/i/111102
70 MARCH - APRIL 2013 WWW.VWMMEDIA.COM The "Best Wine Industry Suppliers" Issue NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING INDEPENDENT WINE TRADE PUBLICATION MARCH - APRIL 2013 Best WI NE IND US TR Y | VOL.39 NO.2 COVER STORY 39 Best of Wine Industry Suppliers 2013 You came, you saw, you voted! The results are in for our first readers' choice survey. SU PP LI ER S 2013 WINERIES UNLIMITED FOCUS 86 2013 Wineries Unlimited Preview Sneak a peek at the sessions, speakers and products that will be featured at this year's conference and trade show. Preview Wineries Unlimited s Virtual Trade Tasting Nursery Innovations ON THE COVER: From barrels to bottles, wine industry professionals weighed in on their favorite suppliers. Graphic: Chris Sittner VINEYARD & WINERY 46 Galen Glen Defies the Odds Pennsylvania pioneers turn heads with lesser-known Austrian and German varieties. By David Falchek 52 Grapevine Nurseries Expand Product and Service Offerings More options are available to grapegrowers for expansions and replants. By Ted Rieger 58 Acacia Barrels Offer Alternative to Oak Wineries go beyond oak to enhance structure and mouthfeel. By Ted Rieger MANAGEMENT 64 Virtual Tastings Engage Real Audiences Wineries connect with trade and consumers through live video streaming. By Deborah Parker Wong 70 Bespoke Bottles Wine takes a more "spirited" approach to packaging. By Jennifer Strailey 76 Wine Road to Success This Sonoma County association is a model for regional promotion. By Michelle Locke 82 Texas Wine Industry Faces Future Without State Funding New program seeks private support for vintners and growers. By Jeff Siegel 52 86 4 V I N E YA RD & WINERY MANAGEMENT 64 | Mar - Apr 2013 w w w. v w m m e d i a . c o m