See our AI-powered camera system scanning technology and our industry-leading FruitScope data platform in action. Learn how growers are using vine-level insights to make faster, more precise, and more profitable decisions in the field. Date: April 2, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, CA Hosted in partnership with California Association of Winegrape Growers Complimentary lunch and wine provided. Spots are limited, register to attend here. 

Wine Road Elects Six New Board Members, Including New President Infusion of leadership marks one of the largest board transitions in recent years Healdsburg, CA, May 30, 2025 — Wine Road, the premier association of wineries and lodgings in Northern Sonoma County, is pleased to announce the election of six new members to its Board of Directors—one of the largest board transitions in the organization’s recent history. Typically electing just two new members per term, this year’s changes reflect a unique and exciting chapter for Wine Road, bringing fresh perspectives and renewed energy to its mission of promoting Northern Sonoma County as a world-class wine destination. The newly elected board members are: Julie Pedroncelli St. John, President, Pedroncelli Winery As a third-generation member of one of Sonoma County’s iconic Italian winemaking families, Julie brings decades of experience and deep roots in Dry Creek Valley. Pedroncellis have farmed the region s

One of the joys of winemaking is mastering the process itself — gaining enough knowledge to tweak it to create signature wines. It takes years to reach this level of expertise, and those years are filled with experimentation. Many winemakers prefer to use precise measurements to guide their decision-making process. Winemakers monitor sulfite levels following fermentation, typically every 4‒8 weeks, to ensure sulfite levels remain constant until the wine is bottled. Unfortunately, taking measurements like these can be tedious when done manually, often taking 12‒15 minutes per sample. For a winery with 50‒70 lots, these checks could require an entire week of dedicated lab work each month. Visual assessment of the meniscus in a burette means that the resulting data can lean toward subjectivity. Most winemakers wouldn't dream of skipping these important measurements. Yet, the time needed to do them manually and the risk of inaccurate results are impediments to a streamlined pro

More Than 220,000 Acres in California are Enrolled in FFF Program  NAPA, Calif. (November 25, 2024) – Thirty-two winegrape growers and wineries from Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties have been recognized with the Founders’ Award from the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program for achieving and maintaining certification for more than 20 years. In 1999, the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program was created to protect and enhance the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. Soon, it was expanded with a specific program tailored for Napa County and other regions. Today, more than 220,000 acres located in thirteen counties in California are enrolled in the innovative program that improves water quality and wildlife habitat. “The Fish Friendly Farming certification has become very popular among winegrowers as a sustainable certification program because it is highly effective in improving water quality and restoring fish and wildlife habitat,&rd

Your kind observations about Admeo's team and QC solutions are much appreciated, Vivienne Zirou Ye! 🍷

Your kind observations about Admeo's team and QC solutions are much appreciated, Vivienne Zirou Ye! 🍷

Vivienne Ye, Senior Enologist, Charles Krug The SPICA and Y400 make my day a lot easier, I can load the samples and walk away instead of standing there need to watch it. We save water by washing less glassware and since it is automated, I have extra time to collect more samples for analysis. With the time saved, I get to participate more with trials, testing new products or helping the cellar. It freed a lot of time to work on other projects beyond the lab.  Our analyses with SPICA and Y400 is precise, really, really fast, and one of the most important things that made us choose Admeo and BioSystems is the team behind it. Your customer support is fantastic, outstanding!  In terms of training on the instruments, if I have any personnel changes, it's easy for me to get them to work as fast as possible. In the past, I had to train them and have them practice repeatedly until I can trust them to work independently.   The SPICA is v

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