Vineyard & Winery Management

WASCO 661-758-4777 PASO ROBLES 805-237-8914 MODESTO 209-523-8036 SANTA ROSA 707-542-5510 Serving the Wine, Table Grape and Raisin Industries Every new season of growth at Vintage Nurseries is backed by years of research and innovation. In fact, big ideas and advanced, new processes guide our respected operation, from our recently expanded mist propagation system, to our greatly enhanced lighthouse capacity, pest and pathogen treatment program, new mother blocks and other special services. e more we innovate, the more we cultivate lasting customer relationships at Vintage, where you can always expect the cleanest, most trusted material in the industry. Grow your opportunities with Vintage Nurseries, and let personal service, attention to quality and leading-edge innovation guide the way. www.VintageNurseries.com | 800-499-9019 | Innovation…It's Our Foundation for Growth. GREENHOUSE GROWN VINES GRAFTING WAXING THE GRAFT UNIONS FIRST STAGE NURSERY GREENHOUSE VINES RECENTLY GRADED VINES BEFORE BUNDLING FIELD GROWN DORMANTS HOT WATER DIPPING CALLUSED CUTTINGS READY FOR PLANTING

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• COVER STORY: Witch Way Down- Dowers lead the divine search for ground water. By Tim Teichgraeber
• New Wine Tanks Provide Efficiencies: Automation and design innovations save space and resources. By Ted Rieger
• Powdery Mildew Monitoring and Control Options Expand: Resistant vine breeding is in progress. By Ted Rieger
• Q & A: Helen Bacigalupi - A Sonoma County grapegrower looks backward and forward. By Christopher Sawyer
• Annual Suppliers Guide: Our guide to the industry's top product and service providers.
• Scene at: Wineries + Breweries Unlimited- The annual conference and trade show returns to Virginia.
• Improving Your Image on Social Media: You can shoot great photos with a smartphone. By Shana Bull
• Improving Presentation Skills: Training can result in better sales and communication. By Susan G. Hauser
• Wine, Women & Events: Female-focused events can benefit wineries and charities. By Tina Caputo
• Scene at: The 2014 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge- A Sonoma Coast pinot noir is named "Best of the Best"
• News in Focus: A closer look at the industry's headline news. By Rayne Wolfe, Sean P. Sullivan and Ted Rieger
• Uncorking PR: All of the People, All of the Time: Focus PR efforts on a segment audience. By Paul Wagner
• Wine Wise Marketing: The Color of Money- Lighting and music can boost tasting room profits. By Elizabeth Slater
• End Post: A Critical Time: The era of the super-reviewer is over. By Tyler Colman
• Market Watch: Farmers Market Machinations: Quirky laws stall efforts to open local markets to wine sales. By Tim Teichgraeber
• East Coast: Sense and Nonsense- The East leads research on aroma and flavor. By Marguerite Thomas
• Soil & Cellar: Relief from the Heat- Various tactics protect vines from searing temperatures. By Remi Cohen
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