Laffort USA, supplier of winemaking products including yeast, tannins, enzymes and oak alternatives, will now distribute the entire range from its Napa warehouse. Jillian Johnson Phoenix, a University of California, Davis-trained former winemaker for Bonny Doon Vineyards, joined Russel Robbins and  Charlotte Gourraud in providing technical support.

P&L certified green
P&L Specialities, Santa Rosa, Calif., manufacturer of grape reception and selection equipment, was certified a Green Manufacturer by the Bay Area Green Business Program, the second manufacturer in Sonoma County to receive the certification. Learn more at pnlspecialties.com.

Quintessence launches premium barrel
Fleur de Quintessence is a premium barrel for the finest wines. Tonnellerie Quintessence, Bordeaux, France, calls it the company’s crown jewel, made from 100% traceable French oak from Tronçais and Jupilles forests. Each barrel carries a toasting graph and certificate of authenticity; current price is 875 euros. For details, visit tonnelleriequintessence.com.

Promotions at SPG Solar 
SPG Solar, Novato, Calif., promoted Michael Mittleman to senior vice president/chief operating officer; Denise Thompson to senior vice president and chief administrative officer and Ted Walsh to vice president of business development. For details, visit spgsolar.com.

CORRECTIONS
The 2010 Annual Directory / Buyer’s Guide advertisers index omitted a listing for Carlsen & Associates: Carlsen’s advertisement is located on page 543 of the directory.

Also in the 2010 Directory, the correct e-mail address for Silver State Stainless should be: sales@silverstatestainless.com.