Vineyard & Winery Management

1502 The Clearest Solution to Solids Management When you want to squeeze every single drop of profi tability from your grapes, GEA Westfalia Separator can help. Our decanters and clarifi ers provide effective yeast removal and wine recovery from lees while maintaining the inherent quality of the wine. Unparalleled product yields provide a rapid return-on-investment. GEA Westfalia Separator's patented technologies and innovative approaches to wine processing have evolved over the last century through an unusual combination: respect for tradition coupled with a vision for the future. For more information contact Paul Battaglia at 201-784-4337 or contact him by email at Paul.Battaglia@geagroup.com. Liquids to Value GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. GEA Westfalia Separator Division 100 Fairway Court · Northvale, NJ 07647 Phone: 201-767-3900 · Fax: 201-767-3901 Toll-Free: 800-722-6622 · 24-Hour Technical Help: 800-509-9299 www.wsus.com

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• Wineries Unlimited 2012 Preview: The Easts largest and longest-running trade show returns to Virginia March 27-29.
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• 10 Things to Know about Income and Tax Deductions -The rules vary for wineries vs. vineyards.
• Scene at: Midwest Wine & Grape Conference- A pictorial recap of the annual event in St. Charles, Mo.
• NEWS IN FOCUS: A closer look at the industrys top news headlines.
• UNCORKING PR: SO YOU WANT A WINE PR JOB- It takes more than wine passion to get through the cellar door.
• WINE WISE MARKETING: GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME- Tips for hiring employees, without regrets.
• MARKET WATCH: CHASING TRENDS- Wine retailers across the United States weigh in about whats selling.
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