Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Glycine Bonneville-Jiang as Oak Research & Development Specialist based in Napa, California. Bonneville-Jiang brings extensive experience in wine research and production, with a specialized focus on wine microbiology, sensory analysis and vineyard-to-cellar innovation. She most recently served as R&D Manager at Lawrence Wine Estates, where she led technical initiatives for Heitz Cellar, Burgess, Ink Grade, Haynes and Stony Hill. Her work has included microbial analysis, smoke taint mitigation, native fermentation development, and soil health trials to enhance wine quality and sustainability. With more than a decade of global wine experience spanning France, Australia and the United States, Bonneville-Jiang has held research and harvest positions at wineries including Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin, Domaine Louis Latour and Château Léoville Barton. She has also consulted on wine microbiology in

Faced with the current industry-wide purchasing downturn, wineries are exploring new avenues for growth and economic security. Many are enhancing their marketing with a focus on meeting the sustainability and transparency preferences of younger generations. These consumers are not only concerned with a winery’s approach to agriculture and winemaking but also with the sustainability of the bottles and the packaging. “Wineries tell us they’re seeing this trend as more consumers buy sustainable wines,” says Mark Pitifer, Marketing & Communications Administrator at Waterloo Container. “Wineries also say they want to help keep the glass out of landfills. It’s a feel-good moment for the purchaser to buy wine from winemakers and an industry that is investing in eco options and sustainable choices.” Meeting this consumer demand means using recyclable, lightweight bottles and closures with a reduced carbon footprint. Waterloo Container offers a

Saini Vineyards is a well-established and well-known family business producing premium quality grapes in Healdsburg. We were introduced to Mike who had serious bird problems in past years and was interested in what the Falcon Replica could do and how it would perform. In 2016 he was not having the typical bird pressure that he had experienced in prior years but nevertheless was willing to test the product. We installed a 22ft Falcon on a portable base (umbrella stand) so it could be moved around to be effective against birds and also to move it out of the way when harvest was in progress. The above photo hows one of the main access roads through the vineyard and the location of the falcon on its base at one of the cross roads. The Falcon easily launched in the winds that are present virtually every day in that location and throughout the remainder of the season did not have to be taken down nor did it suffer any damage.Here are some further photos of the installation. Notice how in t

Come Over October: Catch the Wave of Enthusiasm

How wineries, associations, retailers and more are bringing the Come Over October campaign to life One benefit of judging in wine competitions is meeting

When a storm hit Coyote Point Recreation Area with torrential rain and strong wind gusts, the aftermath was devastating. Over 200 downed trees created a widespread power outage that paralyzed operations not only within the recreation area but also neighboring facilities and utility customers. When faced with a daunting six-month timeline for grid power restoration, CuriOdyssey, a science playground and zoo located at Coyote Point, found itself in dire straits.  CD & Power Steps In Having previously worked with CD & Power’s for a generator to safeguard refrigeration, the Wildlife Director at CuriOdyssey knew they could rely on our expertise and worked with us to develop a plan. The primary concern was the welfare of the wildlife residents, but there was also the critical need for heating in staff spaces to maintain operational continuity. CD & Power’s Expertise at Work CD & Power collaborated closely with CuriOdyssey to devise a comprehensive sol

Afternoon Brief, January 30th

Trial Between Napa County, Hoopes Winery Begins: A trial between Napa County and the Hoopes Vineyard winery is underway, with the county's winery regulations being the focus...

Gentleman Farmer Wines Introduces “The Bungalow: A Studio for Gustatory Well-Being” in Downtown Napa

Husbands Joey WoÅ‚osz and Jeff Durham Reimagine Napa Wine Hospitality with a Culinary Focused Salon that Evokes the Classic European Lunch Tasting NAPA, Calif. (December 7, 2023) – Gentleman Farmer Wines, a boutique, […]

Sustainability Across the Globe: BevZero’s Services and Equipment Bring Environmental, Operational, and Cultural Sustainability to Winemaking in the Low- and No-Alcohol Space With an increasing awareness as to the energy and resources required to produce products, consumers want to know what it takes to make an amazing glass of wine. While sustainability is not a new topic, BevZero is deeply committed to cutting waste everywhere possible in the production of beverages, across many products and categories, particularly the growing low- and no-alcohol sector. BevZero has been working for years to implement sustainability practices into each of its facility locations, with dedicated sustainability systems across production processes, equipment and management practices. Each location is affected by varying degrees of climate, water and energy challenges (cost, scarcity, and non-renewable), and the BevZero team across the globe is committed to improving its footprint. In addition to