Ranch Systems, a California-based leader in agricultural and environmental monitoring, continues to advance connected solutions for vineyard operations. From weather and irrigation control to soil and water data collection, Ranch Systems’ technology helps growers turn field conditions into actionable insights. At this year’s WIN Expo, Ranch Systems will showcase the RS10 Bluetooth® Transmitter & Data Logger, part of the new RanchDL™ line. The RS10 captures data directly from the field using Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity — no gateway or cellular plan required. Designed for flexibility, it supports a wide range of sensors and applications, providing a simple, reliable way to log and access data through the myRanch™ mobile app. The Ranch Systems team will be available to discuss how the RS10 and the company’s full suite of telemetry and automation tools can help streamline vineyard monitoring and improve decision-making from the ground

It’s generally believed that farmers are slow to adopt new technology. Yet, while this adage may be true for more expensive and untested innovations, when a new technology is practical, affordable and can prove its value and reliability, farmers will indeed set aside their innate caution and readily invest. Tyler Klick is a case in point. As the viticulturist and a co-owner of Redwood Empire Vineyard Management in Geyserville, CA, he decided to try an innovative smart irrigation technology developed by Lumo. Klick first installed Lumo smart valves on a few client vineyards last season. After seeing how they helped increase labor efficiency, reduce wasted water, and improve clients’ crop outcomes, he rolled it out to more than a dozen vineyards his company manages. “I’d love to get to a point where all of our clients have it installed,” says Klick. Lumo smart valves also help West Coast viticulturists adjust to changing weather patterns, which have brought

Afternoon Brief: How TikTok Could Transform the Wine Industry

Within hours of TikTok announcing that it would allow alcohol advertising in North America, alcohol companies began running recruitment ads for TikTok specialists. Whats surprising is how few wine companies joined in...

Quintessential Pays Tribute to Robert Pepi Jr.

Honors Veteran Napa Winemakers Illustrious Multi-Decade Career (NAPA, CALIF., August 14, 2024)Quintessential, a distinguished import,

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S by Ray Signorello, a New Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Launches

Winemaker Priyanka French Helms New Cabernet Brand (Napa, Calif.)— September 13, 2021——Ray Signorello Jr., founder and proprietor of Signorello Estate—today announced the introduction of a new Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to his extended Wines by Ray Signorello portfolio. The 2019 S ($75, 1300-9L cases) is crafted by Signorello Estate Winemaker Priyanka French with the intention of showcasing a different expression […]

The costs of stainless steel and oak barrels are on the rise, and that means it's time to consider all of the best vessel options when making the economic decision to add new maturation and storage tanks to your business. With an equal (and many times smoother) taste and quality production to 2 year oak barrels, see how you can save as much as $1,995 per year per 300 gallons production, and around $40,000 over the next 20 years! (Click the chart image below to view the full size pdf)

For the first time, Enoforum, Europe’s largest technical-specific wine industry event, is coming to the US! Among two dozen scientific presentations, Enartis USA will present during:  Forms of Copper in Wine: Analysis and Impact on Shelf-Life Traditionally, measurement of Cu in wine has only been possible for larger wineries. This presentation sponsored by Enartis, will show how to measure Cu in wine using methods that is possibly for any winery to do. This presentation will also focus on winery scale trial results for canned wine production, as well as other possible applications of this information for improving shelf life in screw-capped and canned wines.  •    Measurement and Behavior of Cu Forms in Wine •    Impact of Copper-Bound Sulfide Removal on Wine Shelf Life REGISTER FOR FREE!