Vineyard & Winery Management

COVER STORY By Tina Caputo, editor-in-chief The Somerston Ranch includes two valleys, 200 acres of vineyards and 1,500 sheep. Photo: Andrea Johnson 36 VINEYARD & WINERY MANAGEMENT SEPT - OCT 2011 WWW.VWM-ONLINE.COM

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• Cover Story: Somerston Wine Co.s & High Tech, Low Impact Winery
• Reliable Sources: Cooperages Focus On Control To Stave Off Variability
• Success With Optical Sorters: Rental Options Are Speeding Their Adoption
• Online Resources Connect Growers & Viticulturists: Website Communities Provide Region-Specific Information & Research
• Research Spotlight: Michigan State University Trials Help Pinpoint Varieties For Future Planting And Production
• Q & A: Randy Dunn- The Maverick Napa Valley Winemaker Strives To Save California
• Casual Wining: Chain Restaurants Offer Opportunities In A Post-Recession World
• Scene At: The International Eastern Wine Competition- An Annual Eastern Wine Competition Takes A Sonoma County Detour
• Uncorking PR: When The Media Come Call- Cut The Blah-Blah & Concentrrate On The Wines
• Wine Wise Marketing: Why Do People Visit Your Winery? One Customer Experience Does Not Fit All
• Market Watch: Pepite Takes THe Spotlight- The Little Grape Comes Up Big As A Stand-Alone Variety
• NorthWest Watch: Seeking Complements- Oregon Is Ready To Market More Pinot Noir
• Gear: Tank Control & Monitoring Software- Remote-Access Systems Can Help Winemakers Get Some Sleep
• Wine Tech: Alcohol Testing Via Ebulliometer- Follow These Step-by-Step Procedures For The Best Results
• End Post: Its Time To Care About Care- Bill H.R. 1161 Must Be Stopped
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