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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 | N o v - D e c 2 016 w w w. v w m m e d i a . c o m ON THE COVER: Our 20 Most Admired issue celebrates wine tasting rooms and experiences. [Photo courtesy of Ram's Gate Winery] Retouched by Chris Sittner WWW.VWMMEDIA.COM NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2016 NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING INDEPENDENT WINE TRADE PUBLICATION S p a r k l i n g P a c k a g i n g E n e r g y C o n s e r v a t i o n + C o r k s v s . S c r e w C a p s MOST ADMIRED MOST ADMIRED MOST ADMIRED COVER STORY: The 20 Most Admired Wine Tasting Rooms and Experiences We celebrate who's been wowing visitors beyond expectations. VINEYARD & WINERY Go with the Flow By necessity or by choice, cross flow filtration is a boon for winemakers. By Deborah Parker Wong Cutting It Down to Size Creating dormant pruning strategies for long-term sustainability. By Janice Cessna MANAGEMENT All That Sparkles As sparkling wine's popularity increases, so does the diversity of its packaging. By Laura Ness Opening Up About Closures Quality, cost and consumer preference play into choosing the best closures. By Jeff Siegel Seamless Sustainability Employing energy conservation measures means big savings for your winery. By M.V. Wood Q&A: Ed King The co-founder and CEO of King Estate is a champion of biodynamics and sustainability. By Marguerite Thomas 28 40 46 52 62 66 70 28 66 70 '20 Most Admired' Issue NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2016 | VOL.42 NO.6 52