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COVER STORY: Best Wine Industry Suppliers 2017
Our fifth-annual survey results are in!
VINEYARD & WINERY
Act Fast
The latest lab testing developments are quick
and affordable. By Dr. Jamie Goode
Pure, Precise Polyethylene
Winemakers speak frankly about fermentation and aging alternatives.
By Janice Cessna
Vineyard Equipment Advances
Mechanical harvesters and frost protection improvements
can offer quality and cost effectiveness. By Jeff Clark
MANAGEMENT
Q&A: Jerry Lohr
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines founder and proprietor
strives to provide high-quality, affordable wines. By Laura Ness
ON THE COVER:
The results are in for our
2017 Best Suppliers Survey!
(Illustration by Chris Sittner)
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An Easy Bet
Growers manage risk with policies that
insure against loss. By Anne Sampson
Grab Their Attention
Maximizing direct-to-consumer sales
takes both a personal and tech-savvy touch.
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