Winemakers: get big winery precision without the big winery lab. The RIDA@CUBE from R-Biopharm puts real lab power directly in your hands — no delays, no middlemen, no second-guessing. With one pipetting step, there's no need for advanced staff training. And the budget-friendly price point means you can have lab grade wine analysis without the lab budget. Instead of shipping samples out and waiting for critical results while your wine keeps moving, you get fast, precise enzymatic analysis right in your cellar. That means you can test when you want, make decisions on the spot, and stay in control of every stage of your wine. ✅FSO2 ✅TSO2 ✅L-Malic Acid ✅Glucose/Fructose ✅Acetic Acid ✅Ammonia For small operations, this isn’t just convenience—it’s a game changer. You eliminate the cost of third-party lab testing, avoid rushed decisions based on outdated data, and reduce the risk of expensive mistakes. Bottom line: You

R-Biopharm is pleased to announce a new partnership with myEnologist, expanding local access to our Enzytec™ Liquid wine analysis kits in Napa and Windsor, California. Through this collaboration, myEnologist now stocks three high-demand assays: Enzytec™ Liquid Acetic Acid Enzytec™ Liquid L-Malic Acid Enzytec™ Liquid Glucose/Fructose All kits are in stock and available for same-day pick-up at both locations. While ordering routinely from R-Biopharm is still the best option, unexpected situations means local, same-days access is crittical. Local Access. Immediate Support. During harvest and critical QC periods, waiting on shipping isn’t always an option. By partnering with myEnologist, wineries now have a trusted local supplier for high-quality, stable, ready-to-use enzymatic kits. Benefits include: Same-day access for urgent testing needs Backup supply for last-minute sample increases Reduced downtime from shipping delays On-the-ground support in Napa

The packaging supply chain is sending mixed signals this month – not quite cause for alarm, but enough yellow lights to keep procurement teams on their toes. Let’s start with the good news: fuel costs edged down from July's $3.779 to $3.744 per gallon in August. But before we celebrate, some context is needed. At $3.74+, we're still hovering near the year’s second-highest diesel levels. Think of it as taking your foot slightly off the accelerator while still speeding – technically slowing down, but hardly cruising speed. Fuel remains a critical watch point as we head into Q4 planning cycles. Transportation continues to be our bright spot. For the second straight month, we're seeing no peak season surcharges – a welcome relief that’s providing both cost predictability and operational flexibility at a time when the industry needs both. Port operations remain stable with no meaningful congestion on key inbound lanes. The anticipated summer i

It's Getting Late Early By Steve Fredricks As Sir Isaac Newton proved in physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. While the forces driving supply and demand in the wine industry differ from those in physics, the market actions and responses often reflect the same principle. The current cycle of excess is being met with industry efforts to restore balance. There are numerous financial, environmental, and emotional barriers to adapt and evolve in response to excess. Despite these barriers, actions are being taken to reduce supply in the long-term by the removal of vineyards in all regions with more removals expected through 2025. Many buyers remain hesitant, which has led grape and bulk wine sellers to feel an increasing sense of urgency. This hesitancy from buyers, though understandable, can have unintended consequences. For example, some growers need contract assurances to continue investing in the farming practices necessary to produce the quality of grapes

Afternoon Brief, June 16th

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Afternoon Brief, June 9th

After the Fires: Four Iconic Napa Wineries Share Their Recovery Stories: Fire happens quickly, but the recovery can take years. Decanter checks in on four iconic producers in Napa who are rebuilding with an eye towards the future...

Afternoon Brief, November 15th

High-Profile Napa Valley Winemaker Arrested for Illegal Gun and Drug Possession: A member of the family that runs wine brand Sutter Home was arrested on suspicion of three felony gun violations and a misdemeanor drug offense, the San Francisco Chronicle reports...

Afternoon Brief, September 6th

Liquor Raids Lead to Scores of Arrests: Liquor authorities in North Carolina carried out a series of raids that have raised concerns among retailers…

Afternoon Brief, August 25th

Wine Tasting in Sonoma Costs 44% More Than Before Pandemic, New Data Shows: Sonoma County wine tasting fees have risen 44% since the start of the pandemic, according to a new report. The largest price jump has occurred in Healdsburg: a 74% increase, with a new average fee of $33...