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John Bacigalupi is the first California grape grower to use an ozone generator to reduce pesticide use in fighting vineyard pests. “You are taking something as old as the earth and reapplying it,” so says 2nd generation Russian River Valley grape grower, Bacigalupi.
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As a result of the worldwide success of the free winemaking calculation application OenotoolsTM Oenobrands has now released a new version that is even more comprehensive, fast and easy to use, while still free of charge. More than 10,000 winemakers (and growing) in over 60 countries are now using this application, which was recently awarded an innovation prize.
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11/21/14
Catalyst Manufacturing, a new supplier based in Seattle, Wash., unveiled its first line of small-volume tanks designed for wine and beer making. The new IntelliTanks are made with high-quality and high-density polyethylene and 304 grade stainless steel and come in either six- or fifteen-gallon capacity.
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11/21/14
GF Piping System’s Cool-Fit Plus system is insulated plastic piping designed for indirect cooling applications. The system features a core pipe made of ABS that is insulated with high-density polyurethane protected with a black polyethylene jacket that is watertight and UV resistant.
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11/21/14
Global Package announced it has added the new Claire bottle to its Elegant Light line of glass. The Claire is a Burgundy bottle featuring more “reserved styling” with an elegant swan’s next and substantial label area. The Elegant Light line bottles are lighter to help wineries cut costs but still feature striking design.
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11/21/14
The new sanitary belt conveyor by Key Technology features a positive drive urethane (PDU) belt, stainless steel frame and components and open construction to make sanitizing the machine easier and quicker. The unit is available in “dog leg,” flat and inclined configurations and can be mounted on the floor, on casters or be suspended.
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11/21/14
Nelson Irrigation Corporation unveiled its new 1000 series of irrigation control valves that it claims saves energy and provide higher flow capacity with lower friction loss. The new valves also offer more precise and stable pressure regulation over a wider range of flow and with minimal pressure differential required across the valve.
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11/21/14
PakSense launched a new temperature and humidity logger that can be programmed and reused for up to 15 months and can record 32,000 data points. The units download data via a USB connection to a PC.
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Napa, CA, November 13, 2014—Free Flow Wines, the pioneer of premium wine on tap, announced that several boutique Napa Valley wines are now available in a keg format and are currently featured on tap at the Napa Valley Film Festival.
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Sebastopol, CA – VingDirect and eWinery Solutions announced they have forged a strategic partnership providing a new approach to grow tasting room sales and wine club signups.
As part of the partnership, VingDirect and eWinery will offer wineries an automated view of their tasting room and wine club performance to increase sales and club signups.
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The new semi-automatic, Y-350 analyzer by the Spanish firm BioSystems and distributed in the U.S. by Admeo Inc., is designed specifically for wine analysis and employs a LED system spanning 280 nm to 750 nm.
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11/13/14
AmigoCloud released a new mobile GIS and GPS software suite that it claims is ideal for viticulture mapping. The software gives vineyard managers “real time” mapping tools for their iOS or Android devices as well as a web-based dashboard for GIS mapping administration and management.
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11/13/14
Australian barrel maker Heinrich Cooperage, which specializes in American oak, announced its new portfolio of four barrel types: Founders Classic, for robust wines and ripe fruit; Expression, offering subtle aromatics to enhance elegant wines; Saveur, providing both elegance and aromatics; and Opulent, which adds “luscious aromas and flavors.
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The Vinstar Smart by closure supplier Herti JSC features a PVC-free gasket that makes it suitable for still and sparkling wines. The manufacturer claims the closure features an aluminum liner with lower oxygen permeability than Saran liners and can maintain an internal pressure of up to 4 bars.
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11/13/14
The new HydroSwivel sweeper by Strahman Valves uses high-velocity water at normal pressure to effectively clean most surfaces with minimal impact. The supplier reports the new sweeper can be used to clean floors, hard-to-reach areas and grout without spraying nearby walls or causing any damage.
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