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SPOTLIGHT SUPPLIER NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES New Oak Barrel Alternative for Reds The Barrel Mill of Avon, Minn., introduced the Bordeaux Blend Oak Spiral Barrel Pack, its newest barrel oak alternative. A single barrel set includes six Bordeaux Blend spirals and four toast levels (light, medium, medium- plus and heavy), selected specifically for red Bordeaux varieties. The spirals are calibrated to treat 59-70 gallons. For details, visit www.infusionspiral.com. 'Proper' Plastic Wine Glasses Designed to be the "proper" U.S. shape for red and white wine, the Acrylic X Glass from the Wine Appreciation Guild in South San Francis- co, Calif., is available imprinted with any color or design. These 12-ounce glasses are stackable, unbreakable and recyclable. Perfect for picnics and sporting events, the Acrylic X Glass is also dishwasher safe. See www.wineappreciationguild.com for details. New Beverage Basics from Wiley Beverage Basics, a new book from Wiley publishers, presents a fresh approach to understanding wine, beer and spirits. The book ($65) features a user-friendly education by vari- ety rather than appellation. Chapters on beer and distilled spirits include information on mak- ing, purchasing and evaluating these beverages. Learn more at www.wiley.com. Douglas Extends Equipment Line The VS Series shrink wrappers from Douglas Machine Inc. of Alexan- dria, Minn., offer a compact, economical shrink-wrap solution designed to interface with existing tray packers at speeds of up to 40 trays per minute. The optional print-registered film control enhances package appearance, and Douglas' heat tunnel technology ensures minimal graphic distortion and a tighter wrap. For details, visit www.douglas-machine.com. WWW.VWM-ONLINE.COM NASA Air Sanitation Technology Meets Wine KES Science & Technology Inc. of Atlanta, Ga., has part- nered with Scott Laboratories Inc. of Petaluma, Calif., to bring NASA-developed, non-chemical AiroCide Air Sanitation technolo- gy to the wine industry. AiroCide eliminates hazardous pathogenic airborne contamination including molds, yeasts and bacterium. It also destroys gaseous volatile organic compounds common in winery settings, such as TCA. Learn more at www.kesair.com. New Company Offers Tasting Room Training The recently launched www. todayswineprofessional.com, based in Chicago, Ill., offers web-based and on-premise training for winery tasting room employees. The company's four-week program features the expertise of a master som- melier, a winemaker and a tast- ing room manager. Enrollee progress is tracked and perfor- mance feedback provided. Gamajet Releases the Intrepid The Intrepid tank rinsing machine is the newest intro- duction from Gamajet Clean- ing Systems of Exton, Pa. Offering fast tank rinsing, the Intrepid uses 80% less water than the standard spray ball, but at the same pressure. The Intrepid also features a sanitary design, and self-cleaning and draining capabilities. Details are available at www.gamajet.com. NOV - DEC 2011 VINEYARD & WINERY MANAGEMENT 99 UNDERSTANDING ROBERT W. SMALL, PHD & MICHELLE COUTURIER with MICHAEL GODFREY on Beer