The right tools can make a winemaker's job easier and craft a better product. But staying abreast of technological advancements takes time, and testing alternative tools requires repetition to build confidence in the results. Perhaps that’s why so many winemakers rely on the winemaking community for recommendations on new ways to process grapes and create wines. McFinn Technologies’ Bowpeller pump has earned a reputation as a superior choice for gently moving juices, especially during pump overs. Its modern design delivers low-shear, non-disruptive juice handling that minimizes damage to skins and seeds, helping to avoid harsh tannin extraction or oxidation and improving wine quality. Bowpeller pump at Duckhorn's Goldeneye winery “A standard centrifugal pump has blades that slap the liquid and make it change direction by 90 degrees and a casing that allows damaging re-circulation,” says John McGinn, co-owner of McFinn Technologies. “The design

Join us at Niner Wine Estates for an engaging, interactive morning focused on biochar production and its benefits for soil health. We'll explore the various stages of biochar creation, from active pits to finished products, and discuss how integrating biochar can improve farm operations. This event is perfect for growers, vineyard managers, and sustainability-minded professionals looking to explore practical, science-backed techniques for improving soil function. 🗓 May 9, 2025 | 9 AM – 11 AM 📍 Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles, CA What to Expect: Expert insights from industry leaders on biochar’s benefits, production, and applications Live demonstration of biochar production, from pit to product Real-world strategies to enhance soil health and farm performance Register today to reserve your spot! It's FREE! CE Approved: CCA 2 - NM 

The fog along the California coast is alive — it flows from the Pacific Ocean up through passes in the protective coastal ranges and into the valleys like a tide. It rises into the hills and breathes before slowly receding to the valley floors and retreating through the mountains, across the sands and into the ocean waters. Toward the north, these fogs nurture the redwoods, and all along the coast, they provide relief from hot daytime temperatures for many wine country vineyards. The Niner Estate vineyards are near Paso Robles, about 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean. They are protected from the cold maritime winds by the Santa Lucia mountain range that parallels the coastline. One of the valleys the fog creeps through is the nearby Templeton Gap. For over a decade, Niner Wine Estates’ winemaker Patrick Muran has been crafting the Fog Catcher Bordeaux blend that he says is “named after the cool banks of fog we often see drifting over our vineyards on early mornings in

Sustainable Story: Niner Wine Estates Shoppers’ sense of urgency around climate change is rising. 78% of global consumers feel that environmental sustainability is important, they like the idea of being sustainable, and want to live more sustainable lives (Simon Kucher & Partners, 2021). While many brands and retailers today are making eco-friendly claims, some chalk up to little more than greenwashing: a marketing ploy designed to make products seem more sustainable than they are. Because of this, consumers feel that they can’t always trust “green” claims. It’s more important than ever for sustainable brands like you to share your sustainable story in a meaningful and authentic way. Wondering what it means to share a story that consumers can trust? See an example in this week’s Marketing Tip, where we share Niner Wine Estates’ Sustainable Story surrounding the Value of Energy Efficiency.   Stacking Energy Savings Electrici

Shoppers’ sense of urgency around climate change is rising. 78% of global consumers feel that environmental sustainability is important, they like the idea of being sustainable, and want to live more sustainable lives (Simon Kucher & Partners, 2021). While many brands and retailers today are making eco-friendly claims, some chalk up to little more than greenwashing: a marketing ploy designed to make products seem more sustainable than they are. Because of this, consumers feel that they can’t always trust “green” claims. It’s more important than ever for sustainable brands like you to share your sustainable story in a meaningful and authentic way. Wondering what it means to share a story that consumers can trust? See an example in this week’s Marketing Tip, where we share Niner Wine Estates’ Sustainable Story surrounding the Value of Energy Efficiency.   Stacking Energy Savings Electricity use in the winery accounts for a la

There are a lot of things to consider when you are developing a vineyard site.  Walk a recently developed vineyard at SIP Certified Niner Wine Estates and learn how veteran growers: Choose a site Consider soil types Select rootstocks Design trellis systems Determine ideal plant material Incorporate soil amendments Care for young vines Speakers: Craig Macmillan, Niner Wine Estates Lucas Pope, Coastal Vineyard Services Jon Winsted, Vineyard Professional Services Fritz Helzer, Mesa Vineyard Management When & Where: Wednesday, May 15, 9:00-11:00 am Niner Wine Estates, 2400 CA-46, Paso Robles, CA REGISTER

There are a lot of things to consider when you are developing a vineyard site.  Walk a recently developed vineyard at SIP Certified Niner Wine Estates and learn how veteran growers: Choose a site Consider soil types Select rootstocks Design trellis systems Determine ideal plant material Incorporate soil amendments Care for young vines Speakers: Craig Macmillan, Niner Wine Estates Lucas Pope, Coastal Vineyard Services Jon Winsted, Vineyard Professional Services Fritz Helzer, Mesa Vineyard Management When & Where: Wednesday, May 15, 9:00-11:00 am Niner Wine Estates, 2400 CA-46, Paso Robles, CA REGISTER

Since 2016, farmers, winemakers, and wine enthusiasts have listened to the latest science and research for the wine industry from the world's top experts and experienced growers via the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. In the time it takes to drive between vineyards, listeners enjoy technical episodes featuring expert discussions covering every aspect of wine business from microbes for soil health to designing a vineyard for sheep grazing, and from barrier sprays for smoke taint to using satellites to detect diseases. New technical interviews are released the first and third Thursday of the month. In 2022, Vineyard Team added Marketing Tip Mondays to the lineup of monthly releases. Searches for sustainable goods have increased globally by 71% since 2016. As consumer demand for sustainable wines grows, brands want to know how to communicate their good work in the marketplace. These under-five-minute micro podcasts released on the second and fourth Monday of the month give quic