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ON THE COVER:
Flexible wine packaging is
generating plenty of buzz among
vintners and consumers, but the
success of the "pouch revolution"
will ultimately depend on the
packaging's reliability.
Graphic: Chris Sittner
MAY - JUNE 2013 WWW.VWMMEDIA.COM NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING INDEPENDENT WINE TRADE PUBLICATION
Coppola's
Packaging
Cork Facilities
Night Harvesting
PACKAGING & CLOSURES FOCUS
The Pouch Revolution
Flexible wine packaging technology follows a steep learning curve. By Tom Johnson
Coppola and the Art of Packaging
Film director's vision brings creativity and meaning to the company's wines. By Tina Caputo
Cork Companies Build and Upgrade U.S. Facilities
Northern California outposts enable improved quality control. By Ted Rieger
VINEYARD & WINERY
Shedding Light on Night Harvesting
Vintners share best practices for quality and safety. By Deborah Parker Wong
Spore Traps Help Detect Powdery Mildew Inoculum
Vineyard monitoring may help growers reduce spray applications. By Ted Rieger
Know Your Viruses
The most important virus is the one in your vineyard. By Judit Monis
The Ongoing Evolution of Laboratory Testing
Innovations and new technologies offer faster, more accurate results. By Ted Rieger
MANAGEMENT
Keeping Good Employees
As the economy improves, so does the job market. By Susan G. Hauser
Do Direct-to-Consumer Sales Increase Winery Profitability?
A research project puts common perceptions to the test.
By Douglas Jordan, Sandra K. Newton, Armand Gilinsky Jr. and Dan Aguilar
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