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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 | J u l y - A u g 2 016 w w w. v w m m e d i a . c o m ON THE COVER: California wineries are experiencing a Renaissance surrounding Italian grape varieties. Design by Chris Sittner WWW.VWMMEDIA.COM JULY - AUGUST 2016 NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING INDEPENDENT WINE TRADE PUBLICATION The Dawn of Agtech Winemaking Nutrients Annual Suppliers Guide Here Come the Italians! COVER STORY: Here Come the Italians! Resurgence in the popularity of Italian varieties is fueling a demand that growers and winemakers are happy to fulfill. By Laura Ness VINEYARD & WINERY Vessels of Change Let your choice of tank material, size and shape carry your wine toward where you need it to be. By Linda Dailey Paulson Timing Is Everything Winemaking nutrients and a close watch on fermentation can make or break your end results. By Dr. Jamie Goode The Dawn of Agtech Agricultural drones may be creating plenty of buzz, but their terrestrial cousins — the robots — are poised to make their commercial debut. By Deborah Parker Wong Rethinking Post-Veraison Irrigation Science disproves centuries-old tradition of withholding pre-harvest irrigation from vines. By Melissa Hansen, Washington State Wine Annual Suppliers Guide V&WM's guide to the industry's top product and service providers. MANAGEMENT The Art of the Bottle Wine producers are commissioning imaginative bottles for high-end, limited-edition wines destined for high prices and loyal members. By Danielle Beurteaux Following Through on a Promise Tailoring the right distribution and shipping strategy for your labels is the key to ensuring a quality customer experience. By Tom Wilmes 34 42 48 54 60 66 82 88 Annual Suppliers Guide Issue JULY - AUGUST 2016 | VOL.42 NO.4 66 60 54 42 82