Second-Year Sponsorship Highlights American Wine Industry’s Economic Impact and Community Building Mission  WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, announced today its proud sponsorship of the 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus press conference and reception, taking place on October 8th in Washington, D.C. This marks the second consecutive year WineAmerica has supported this important invitation-only industry event, demonstrating the organization’s continued commitment to fostering bipartisan support for America’s burgeoning wine industry.  The reception will showcase wines from across many states, celebrating the breadth, diversity and quality of American wine production from coast to coast. This comprehensive representation underscores the truly national scope of the American wine industry, which now includes 10,637 wine producers operating in every state. Economic Powerhouse Supporting American Communities WineAmerica&r

FLASH2 has found a terrific home at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines in Greenfield, CA! Congratulations on your automated pH, TA and SOâ‚‚ titrator, Robert Cook. Thank you for your continued trust in us to support QC in your lab. We are so happy your Y15 has a new friend to make your labwork easy and efficient.  Robert Cook of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines with Nicole Morris of Admeo Robert Cook of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines FLASH2 sampling white wines

Adapt, Connect, Thrive: Why Sales & Marketing Leaders Can’t Miss this Event In a time when the wine industry is facing headwinds on every front—rising inventories, demographic shifts, changing consumer preferences, and continued economic pressure—many wineries are grappling with how to evolve their approach to sales and marketing. The upcoming Wine Sales Symposium, taking place May 14th at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa, was created specifically for wine sales and marketing professionals who are ready to embrace change and seek out the strategies driving real growth in today’s marketplace. Hosted by the Wine Industry Network, this one-day, in-person event brings together top-performing wine brands, leading industry voices, and innovative thinkers for a focused, no-fluff conversation about what’s working—and what’s not—in the business of wine. There are wineries out there that are doing well, but they’re not

A follow up to a 2024 Tailgate, Dr. Shunping Ding of Cal Poly will share updated results from a recent study on on the efficacy of different fungicide programs containing biofungicides and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry. Then, we will head out to the vineyard at Cal Poly to learn about new technologies for integrated management of powdery mildew and talk with farmers from different growing regions about their fungicide programs. Plus, arrive early to learn about Cal Poly’s wine & vit programs during a tour of the new, state of the art winery and vineyard! Agenda: 8:30 am - Winery Tour with Erica Nordby, CalPoly 9:00 - 9:30 am - Dr. Ding, Cal Poly - Presentation 9:45 - 11:00 am - Presentation & Grower Panel in the Vineyard Speakers: Erica Nordby, Cal Poly Shunping Ding, Cal Poly Jenny Broome, UC Santa Cruz Sarah Placella, Root Applied Sciences Dr. Pal From, Saga Robotics Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming Zach Merkel,&

Join us to explore how fewer row passes can enhance vineyard health, improve grape quality, and boost sustainability. We'll begin with a presentation on climate change impacts and actionable strategies. Lisa Francioni (CSWA) will share key research findings on California viticulture and introduce a Climate Action Toolkit to help prioritize resilient practices. Next, we'll head to the vineyard for an equipment demo, followed by a panel discussion with experienced growers. They'll share practical insights, success stories, and real-world solutions for sustainable, cost-effective vineyard management—reducing compaction, preserving soil integrity, and maximizing efficiency. REGISTER   Speakers: Lisa Francioni, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Jeff Lehar, Monterey Pacific Oliver Matthews, Vineyard Professional Services John Pierini, J. Lohr Vineyards Eric Steiger, Coastal Vineyard Care Associates   CE: CCA 2 - S

The ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry was presented today to Emily Hodson, the winemaker at Veritas Vineyards and Winery, a co-owner of Flying Fox Vineyards and Winery, and an active leader in the Virginia wine industry. Members of the Smith family and sponsoring organizations present the Rich Smith award to Emily Hodson (third from left). The prestigious award annually reflects the spirit and accomplishments of the late Richard (Rich) Smith, founder of Valley Farm Management and Smith Family Wines in California’s Santa Lucia Highlands wine region in Monterey County. Rich was first and foremost a family man, but also a successful grape grower and winery owner, and a highly respected colleague known for the combination of passion, commitment and collaboration which helped advance the American grape and wine industry. Ever since Rich passed away in December 2015, three organizations—WineAmerica, N

CDR WineLab Overview Video  (3 minutes)   ** CDR WineLab In-Stock  ** Immediate shipping available   CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY  “The CDR WineLab Junior has expanded our winery’s in-house analysis capabilities. It is an excellent option for copper analysis and a tool we use constantly for wine bottling preparation and quality control. The equipment is easy to use, easy to maintain, and easy to replenish consumables due to the constant communication and support that Gusmer provides its customers." Victoria Mayer – J. Lohr Winery Lab Supervisor Paso Robles, CA  CDR ANALYSIS ON WINE AND MUST •  Alcohol by Volume •  Acetic acid (volatile acidity) •  Fermentable Sugars •  Total Acidity •  L-Lactic Acid •  L-Malic Acid •  Free sulfur dioxide •  Total sulfur dioxide •  Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen     (YAN) •  Galacturonic Ac

JUNE 28, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the 17th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place June 10-12 in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise that the majority of wine purchased for home consumption is bought by women. The IWWSC judging panels consist entirely of professional women in the wine and spirits industries — winemakers, distillers, marketers, buyers, sommeliers, educators and journalists.  “As always, the International Women’s Wine & Spirits Competition shined a spotlight on hundreds of deserving wines,” says Debra Del Fiorentino, owner of Wine Competitions Management & Production, which organizes and presents IWWSC. “And even though entry is open to all winemakers regardless of gender, I found it gratifying that six of this year’s sweepstakes wines were created by women. And our overall wine winner also was named Best Woman Winemaker

CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY  “The CDR WineLab Junior has expanded our winery’s in-house analysis capabilities. It is an excellent option for copper analysis and a tool we use constantly for wine bottling preparation and quality control. The equipment is easy to use, easy to maintain, and easy to replenish consumables due to the constant communication and support that Gusmer provides its customers." Victoria Mayer – J. Lohr Winery Lab Supervisor Paso Robles, CA CDR ANALYSIS ON WINE AND MUST   •  Alcohol by Volume   •  Acetic acid (volatile acidity)   •  Fermentable Sugars   •  Total Acidity   •  L-Lactic Acid   •  L-Malic Acid   •  Free sulfur dioxide   •  Total sulfur dioxide   •  Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen       (YAN)   •  Galacturonic Acid   •  Calcium   •  C

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Announces New Package for J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay during Winery’s Fiftieth Anniversary

March 12, 2024, San Jose, CA – J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines announced today a fresh new look and package for its J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay – through four […]