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ON THE COVER:
New technologies help
wineries conserve
water in many ways.
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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2016 NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING INDEPENDENT WINE TRADE PUBLICATION
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Water-Saving
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Financing
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Craft
Beverages
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COVER STORY: Every Last Drop
Managing water in the vineyards is key to sustainable winegrowing. By Laura Ness
VINEYARD & WINERY
Barrels with Spirit
Aging wine in spirit barrels is surging in popularity, bringing innovation to the cellar.
By Janice Cessna
High-Tech Sustainability
Wineries turn to high-tech solutions for sustainable business. By Bill Vyenielo
MANAGEMENT
Customizing for the Curated Economy
Wineries customize sales channels and wine club experiences with direct-to-consumer
software solutions. By Deborah Parker Wong
Q&A: Marimar Torres
Doing things her own way with gracious hospitality and estate-grown wines. By M.V. Wood
Parsing Interest Rates
What wineries and grapegrowers need to know about financing expansion. By Jeff Siegel
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