In Napa, every decision counts. Jacob Hernandez and Jon from Drop Point Automation are working alongside vineyard growers to ensure their automation is running smoothly and making a difference. We know how demanding the grape industry is, but with the right insights, you can make informed decisions and take control of your operation. Irrigate your irrigation the right way with WiseConn.

Join us for a comprehensive session exploring essential insurance solutions for grape growers. Industry experts will be discussing the new Fire Insurance Protection – Smoke Index (FIP-SI) endorsement for the 2025 crop year. They will cover how it enhances a grower’s underlying Multi-Peril Crop Insurance policy to protect up to 95% of a crop’s value against fire and smoke damaged grapes.  This session will review how the Risk Management Agency determines county-wide smoke events, grower requirements for the claims process, and how a claim payment is calculated with historical references to illustrate how FIP-SI can strengthen your risk management strategy.  They’ll also discuss the new Grapevine Policy, launched for the 2024 crop year, which provides coverage specifically for grapevines. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore these valuable programs and learn how they can protect your vineyard operations. Register Here Session Panel: Laura Hern

Meet Jacob, our California Coast District Manager. With a deep understanding of irrigation systems and a commitment to tailored solutions, Jacob is your go-to resource for all irrigation needs. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency or tackle specific challenges, he’s here to provide expert support.  Reach out to connect with him today  #wiseconn #irrigationautomation #napa #napavalley #dropcontrol #precisionirrigation #irrigation #dripirrigation

In the last few weeks, devastating events such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton have put a huge emphasis on the safety and care of our people, and just how important they are to us, and others. We are choosing to dedicate this edition of LabelTalk Link to the grit and strength of every MCC employee, as well as their families, and extended communities. Please join us in a toast to one of our three key pillars – PEOPLE. 🥂  Caring for our communities Teammates from MCC's Rosemont, Illinois office recently spent an afternoon packing nutritious meals for children around the world battling hunger. Partnering with the non-profit organization Feed My Starving Children, the team helped pack over 14,000 meals! This contribution will guarantee a daily meal to 39 children for a year.  Taking the opportunity to step away from their day-to-day work and into their community, the team organized themselves into an efficient assembly line. With a teammate responsible for each step of

The wine industry is evolving toward a circular economy. Pioneers in this movement include viticulturists who began the transition to regenerative agriculture and wineries leading the move to renewable energy like solar fields or more sustainable materials, such as lightweight bottles and post-consumer recycled labels. Efforts are spreading from these innovators to the broader industry as the impacts of climate change increase the urgency and neighbors see the effectiveness of these solutions. “While every industry is subject to trends, it is especially true for wine,” says Michael Garretson, who manages the RafCycle program at UPM Raflatac. “That could be because these companies are close neighbors. Driving along Highway 29 through Napa Valley, you see one winery after another. The same is true in Sonoma or Santa Barbara. They know each other; they’re members of the same organizations, attend the same conferences and events, and talk to each other. Even for a g

A Later and Prolonged Harvest Led to Exceptional Quality and Quantity  SANTA ROSA, Calif. (November 20, 2023) – August 24th marked the beginning of another record-breaking harvest in Sonoma County and winegrowers and their vineyard employees finally gathered recently in a local vineyard to discuss the year and the outstanding quality of the harvest. Their comments, both in English and Spanish, are provided below and the harvest roundtable can be viewed here. The year started with a winter and spring filled with above-average rainfall and below-average temperatures that got the growing season off to a slow start, delaying harvest well past the early-August “norm” of the past few drought-impacted years.  A mild spring and summer allowed for ample hang time, enabling the fruit to develop with stunning quality, and a few late-summer heat spikes are thought to have “made the vintage” according to Steve Sangiacomo, Partner at Sangia

Seismic shifts are rocking wineries’ traditional methods of producing and selling wine. The industry has recognized the vital need to capture the interest of younger consumers to compensate for reduced spending by its older buyer base. Agriculture’s growing acceptance of climate change ― painfully reinforced by increasingly frequent wildfires and droughts ― has led to more sustainable vineyard and winery practices, requiring investments that have sometimes dug deep into budgets. According to Jarod Hernandez, Product Manager for Wine, Spirits, and Beverages at global label materials supplier UPM Raflatac, these shifts also impact wine packaging. “The biggest trends I’m seeing are an increasing commitment to sustainability and the market impact of Millennials and Gen Z,” Hernandez notes, “and these are converging since these consumers may not want to open a 750 ml bottle of wine and leave it open, instead preferring single-use cans or bottles.” A

Surveys consistently report that consumers increasingly prefer food & beverage products that are sourced, produced, and packaged sustainably. Sustainability issues factor into consumers’ purchase decisions and younger generations feel so strongly about these values that they will pay more for these products. Results also show that this trend is rising, even in the face of inflationary pressures. Examples of recent findings drive home the importance to consumers of wine producers supporting the circular economy and often reveal that this importance is growing: 55% of US consumers consider recycling and reusing products or packaging when making purchase decisions.[i] 48% said they pay attention to what the packaging is made of and how much of it is there.[ii] 86% of younger consumers (18-44) reported they were willing to pay more for products in sustainable packaging.[iii] 69% want to hear from pubs and bars about the work they’re doing to tackle plastic and packaging was

(Santa Rosa, November 18th 2020) Monroy Wines has released its inaugural vintage, a 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Chalk Hill AVA of Sonoma County. The personal project of winemaker Adolfo Hernandez, the label is focused on the more restrained, classic-style expression of the varietal.  Adolfo grew up as an expat in Saudi Arabia and was […] The post Monroy Wines Releases Its Inaugural Vintage, a 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/11/18/monroy-wines-2018-cabernet-sauvignon?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monroy-wines-2018-cabernet-sauvignon Published Date:Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:47:02 +0000