FLASH2 has found a fantastic home at Oregon State University - congratulations James Osborne, Atzin Gonzalez Andrade and Nicholas Mannino!🍷 It was awesome implementing automated pH and TA titration in your lab and we are happy your SPICA ⭐ from BioSystems has a new friend in your newly renovated winery!  We are thrilled to support your saving time with this Steroglass S.r.l. analyzer. Are you curious if automated pH and TA would help your lab? Reach out to Admeo - we would be happy to chat with you!

The 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo is set to take place from November 11-13, 2024. This year’s event promises an unparalleled educational experience, offering over 20 continuing education hours through both online and in-person programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the latest innovations and research in pest management strategies, automation and mechanization, soil health, and more. The Expo boasts an impressive lineup of speakers from prestigious institutions such as UC Davis, Oregon State University, Cal Poly, and UC Berkeley. These experts will present cutting-edge findings and practices that are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.   Take a Sneak Peak: Monday, November 11, 5:00-6:00 pm Speaker: Fritz Westover, Westover Viticulture Dormant Grapevine Pruning & Vine Training: Are we Slowly Killing our Vines?: Hear from our Expo Headliner about the impact of pruning and training on vine health, the extent of problems caused by diseases versus w

Vineyard Team is excited to announce that exhibitor booths for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo (Expo) are officially sold out, underscoring the event's standing as a premier gathering for the sustainable winegrowing community. This year, the Expo is set to showcase an impressive lineup of 63 sustainable agriculture vendors, each bringing innovative solutions and products aimed at advancing sustainable practices within the industry. In addition to the comprehensive vendor showcase, the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo offers an enriched educational program. Attendees can look forward to an array of trending topics presented by leading experts in the field from Oregon State University, UC Davis, CDFA, and more. The program is designed to not only impart knowledge but also to spark discussions that propel the industry forward.  Some of the topics covered at  year’s event include: High-resolution vineyard nutrient management Red blotch virus management Using biochar to combat c

Top 5 Sustainable Winegrowing Podcasts of 2023 Short on time to read trade articles or attend conferences? The Sustainable Winegrowing podcast delivers the latest science and research for the wine industry from the world's top experts and experienced growers. Episodes in 2023 included interviews with experts from elite viticulture and enology universities including Cornell University, Texas A&M, and University of California Cooperative Extension. The top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2023 were: 163: Onsite Compost Production Using Vineyard Waste with Patrick Muran, Winemaker at Niner Wine Estates 167: Use Biochar to Combat Climate Change with Josiah Hunt, Founder and CEO of Pacific Biochar Befit Corporation 171: How to Farm Wine Grapes for Climate Change with Chris Chen of California Cooperative Extension 169: Do You Need to Crop Thin Your Vineyard? with Patty Skinkis, Viticulture Extension Specialist and Professor in the Horticulture Department at Oregon State Univers

Afternoon Brief, April 17th

Oregon State Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding the Chemistry of Wildfire Smoke in Wine: Oregon State University researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that contributes to the ashy or smoky flavors in wine made with grapes exposed to wildfire smoke...

Afternoon Brief, June 23rd

Oregon State Researchers Discover Compounds Contributing to Smoke Taint in Wine and Grapes: An Oregon State University-led research team has discovered a class of compounds that contribute to smoke taint in wine and grapes...

The answer to the blog title is the point of the Annual SVB Direct to Consumer Videocast, which is taking place this coming Wednesday, June 15th.  You can sign up to receive the SVB DtC Report, receive a link to the live presentation, and a post-conference link to the videocast replay ----> [HERE.]  The past two years have presented us with dislocation and change that needs unbundling. With an expert live panel (below) we will take 90 minutes to discuss the current state of the Direct to Consumer Wine Business, and offer our views on what's coming next:   Internet sales from wineries grew by 500% when the Nation locked down in 2020. Internet sales are holding steady since the reopening. That is a permanent consumer change.  The change to by-appointment tastings for years was resisted by many in the wine community. There was always the fear that moving away from the walk-in model would reduce sales opportunities. But regional mandates required tasting room ap

Afternoon Brief, October 29th

Oregon State Receives $7.65 Million Grant to Study Impact of Smoke on Grapes and Wine: Oregon State University researchers and a team of West Coast university collaborators have received a $7.65 million grant to study the impact of smoke exposure on grapes, a project that will provide critical knowledge to grape growers and winery owners severely impacted by widespread wildfire smoke in recent years...