Vendor News

Vinventions, the leading global wine closure solution provider, and Vinolok a.s., the worldwide producer of the Vinolok/Vinoseal glass closures, have together announced the mutual separation of their distribution partnership of Vinolok/Vinoseal. Since 2015, Vinventions has distributed the glass closures through its Complete Closure Solutions offerings to the wine industry.
Press Release (Napa, CA) - Atlas Wine Co launches single serving (187mL) sparkling wine, Oro Bello Blanc De Blancs, after two years of research into the perfect can configuration. Wine in a can is going through an intense growth phase at the moment. In a recent Neilsen omnibus study, canned wine growth significantly outpaced all other wine packaging options.
CM Cross Flow is a new mobile cross flow filtration supplier based in Creston, Calif., to serve the Central Coast region. The company's low-pressure cross-flow system can handle lot sizes from 30 gallons to 5,000 gallons at flow rates of 200 to 300 gallons per minute.
Lazer Star Lights introduced a tower light to illuminate night picking or other work. The tower can be attached to a category 2, three-point hitch and stock wire harness and powered by the alternator on most tractors. The supplier reports the tower features LED lights that provide 84,000 lumens and can light up approximately four 8' vineyard rows.
Mala Closures unveiled a new product line of spray varnish screwcaps. The closures are available in 45 different, standard spray varnish colors or custom colors with a minimum order of 5,500. Other options include a glossy or matte finish, hot foil embossing and the addition of metal particles in the spray to provide a metallic or iridescent look.
04/24/18
Matheson unveiled a programmable, digital dispenser to deliver a 6% sulfurous acid solution in milliliters. The doser runs on 110 AC power or rechargeable battery and can be operated remotely. Options include carts to accommodate 5-gallon or 42-gallon cylinders so the doser and solution can be moved around a winery as needed.
Miller introduced a natural polymer concentrate called Spur Shield to create a barrier to seal pruning wounds. The supplier reports the compound is a plant-based resin polymer that creates a natural skin to help heal the wound quickly and uniformly. Spur Shield is designed to mix easily into water and be applied by back pack or ground sprayers.
Sandpiper pumps released a new line of pumps designed to provide higher flows with less air consumption. The Evolution line of 2" and 3" air pumps provide up to 32% more flow while requiring up to 56% less air consumption. The company reports its pump design allows for the air distribution system to be serviced or cleaned without removing the pump from operation.
Petaluma, California, April 25, 2018 – Scott Laboratories, along with PALL Corporation, the leader in crossflow filtration for the North American wine market, are pleased to announce an exciting development in their 27-year relationship.
This press release was sent to winebusiness.com from Falcon Crop Protection:  Over recent years, the emergence of falcon replica kites has issued a challenge to more established opinions on how to scare birds away from vineyards.
With over 30 years of experience building brands, Chris Baker has launched The Wayfinder Group, a full service creative agency. The company specializes in website design, maintenance and digital marketing initiatives.
San Martino sulla Marrucina, April 10, 2018 – Italian winery Masciarelli Tenute Agricole, known as the leader in the quality and perception of wines from Italy’s Abruzzo region, and national fine wine sales and marketing company VINTUS, have announced a new partnership and distribution across the United States.
It may be easier for small producers to enter the bubbly market. Christian Troussieux, of Napa-based Brut Bottling, on Monday announced the creation a new custom crush service for sparkling wine. The new business, Brut Custom Crush, serves clients that want to produce 200 to 100,000 cases of sparkling wine.
Santa Rosa, CA (April 9, 2018) – AWDirect, based in Sonoma County, California, is a creative & innovative wine organization with a unique, multi-faceted approach to the wine industry, delivering acclaimed wine brands and grape-to-glass business solutions that are built around quality, value and relevance.
04/06/18
Barrel Safe unveiled a barrel lifter that the supplier claims can quickly and safely extract barrels from standard racks and the company's line of seismic safety racks. The device can move nearly all barrels from 200 liters to 600 L puncheons by placing claw "teeth" securely at the barrel chime.
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