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TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT
Lodi's Oak Farm Vineyards
New facility highlights renewed interest in quality among small San Joaquin County wineries
by Andrew AdamsVinitech-Sifel Presents Innovation Awards
Judges for Bordeaux grape and wine expo select promising technological advances
by Jim GordonGROWING & WINEMAKING
Balanced Water Management for Vineyards and Salmon
Nature Conservancy works with growers to measure stream flows in the Anderson Valley
by Kate GettyGrowing More with Less Water
Rodney Strong Wine Estates uses multiple technologies to closely manage irrigation
by Tom UlrichIrrigation Audits Available
Sonoma and Napa counties' mobile water labs conduct on-site evaluations
by Andrew AdamsChoosing Vineyard Management Software
Overview by type and company to help vineyards and wineries shop for software
by By Richard CareyFocus on Oak in Winemaking
Wines & Vines Oak Conference to feature latest research and best practices
by Wines & Vines StaffRole of Yeast in Winemaking
Experts discuss wild, feral and cultured yeasts at Napa Valley Grapegrowers' event
by Paul FransonPACKAGING
Make the Most of Shipping Cases
Retail displays maximize exposure and sales
by Jane FirstenfeldTOP STORIES
Rain Encourages Growers Though Drought Remains
by Paul FransonTough Market for San Joaquin Grapes; Almonds an Attractive Option
by Andrew AdamsObama Immigration Plan Gets Tepid Response From Wine Industry
by Jane FirstenfeldPRODUCT NEWS
Optical Sorters
The best and most accurate grape-sorting equipment on the market, optical sorters employ high-speed cameras and image-processing software to quickly scan and sort destemmed grapes.
by Andrew AdamsSALES & MARKETING
Tasting Room Pitfalls
Are you making these five mistakes that dampen profitability?
by Craig RootChallenges and Opportunities in China's Wine Market
Wine importer St. Pierre delivers Walt Klenz Lecture at the University of California, Davis
by Ted RiegerDoor to China Still Open
Economic growth continues as Chinese distributors sell through back wine inventory
by Dave BayardUNIFIED
Tigner: JFW Will Meet Challenges Head On
by Kate LavinGet Ready for Unified 2015
by Kate LavinWINE EAST FEATURES
A Few Truths About Phenolics
How to enhance color and tannins in challenging environments
by Anna Katharine MansfieldDepartments
Editor's Letter
A New Look for the New Year
by Jim GordonNewsbriefs
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