Vineyard & Winery Management

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• Cover Story: Hester Creek Rising - An Okanagan Valley winery makes a dramatic comeback.
• Vineyard Suitability Model Assists with Planting Decisions - New tool identifies and assesses vineyard sites.
• Minimizing Bird Damage: Protection begins with behavioral insight.
• Selecting Saccharomyces: How industry pros choose the ideal wine yeast.
• Q & A: Rob Davis - Maintaining balance at Jordan Vineyards & Winery.
• Annual Suppliers Guide: Connect with the wine industrys top suppliers and services.
• New Winery Wastewater Systems Have Smaller Footprints: Lyve systems offer cost and enviromental benefits for wineries.
• Smart Labels: Wine labels work overtime on brand protection.
• Wrangling Winery Volunteers: Vintners put helping hands to work at crush time and beyond.
• Scene at: The U.S. National Wine Competition - Cream sherry takes the top prize in the inaugural judging.
• News in Focus: A closer look at the industrys top news headlines.
• Uncorking PR: Talk in the Tasting Room - Spokesperson training isnt limited to winery principals.
• Wine Wise Marketing: The Right Stuff - Massage your messages to maximize marketing.
• Market Watch: Restaurant Lists Gone Rogue - Trendy, hot accounts are cool to mainstream wines.
• East Coast Watch: High-Spirited Vinters - Mountain- grown grapes hold promise in the East.
• Soil & Cellar: Fundamentals of Foliar Fertilizers - Sprays can deliver quick, effective nutrients to hungry vines.
• End Post: White House Cloak and Dagger - We want full disclosure for wines served at state dinners.
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