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4 V I N E YA R D & W I N E RY M A N A G E M E N T | M a r - A p r 2 014 w w w. v w m m e d i a . c o m The Trade Show Issue The "Best Wine Industry Suppliers" Issue MARCH - APRIL 2014 | VOL.40 NO.2 ON THE COVER: Which suppliers are the wine industry's favorites? The answers are revealed in our second annual feature. Graphic: Chris Sittner COVER STORY Best of Wine Industry Suppliers 2014 Readers name their favorites in our second annual survey. VINEYARD & WINERY Drought and Groundwater Overdraft Force Changes in Paso Robles Water metering and efficient irrigation are critical in California. By Ted Rieger New Strategies Sought for Grapevine Canker Disease Management Researchers aim to develop new tools for detection and prevention. By Ted Rieger New Twists on Traditional Barrels Steel and Plexiglas coopering tweaks mark recent innovations. By David Falchek Q&A: Laurence Sterling Iron Horse general manager stays true to winery's house style. By Dan Berger MANAGEMENT Boxwood Estate Winery Scores in Virginia Team-playing vintners apply NFL lessons to their family business. By Marguerite Thomas Pioneering Spirits Wineries embrace artisanal brandy, vodka and gin with a story. By Jennifer Strailey Tax Planning Opportunities New IRS regulations take effect in 2014. By Jeffrey L. Shilling and Michael Ricioli 37 54 60 66 72 78 86 96 60 86 78 66