Presented by Vineyard Team, the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast continued to be a go‑to resource for vineyard and winery professionals, delivering timely, practical insights straight from researchers and growers shaping the future of sustainable viticulture. From hybrid grapes and soil health to AI‑driven climate strategies and market dynamics, last year’s five most listened‑to episodes offered information listeners can apply immediately in their operations.  Beyond Foxy: The Case for Hybrid Winegrapes Episode 274 | Listen now  Forget everything you thought you knew about hybrid grapes. Adam Huss (Centralas Cellars) makes the case for these resilient, quality-driven varieties and why they’re gaining traction in a warming world.  Fungicide Resistance in Powdery and Downy Mildew: 10 Years of Vineyard Research Episode 278 | Listen now  Ismail Ahmed Ismail (South Australian Research and Development Institute) unpacks a decade of data on fungicide resist

ATPGroup has unveiled two breakthrough enzymes, Zyme-O-Thiols and Zyme-O-Ultra Cold, designed to help winemakers push the boundaries of aroma and efficiency in the cellar. Zyme-O-Thiols: Unlocking Hidden Aromas For years, winemakers have known that many of a grape’s most exciting aromas are “locked away” in precursor form. During fermentation, these precursors can be transformed into thiols, the compounds responsible for bold tropical fruit notes in wines like Sauvignon Blanc. What sets Zyme-O-Thiols apart is its ability to specifically release the precursors to thiols such as mango, grapefruit, and passionfruit—aromatic compounds that other enzymes simply don’t access. The result is white wines with greater aromatic lift and intensity, and even reds, like Syrah, with new layers of fruit complexity. By targeting these unique flavor pathways, Zyme-O-Thiols gives winemakers a level of creative control over aromatics that standard enzyme preparations can&rsqu

Amcor’s annual reveal highlights how consumer insights drive new concepts in package design. Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced its 2025 Bottles of the Year, in celebration of National Packaging Design Day. Annually, Amcor Rigid Packaging Bottles of the Year recognizes the best in innovative and responsible conceptual packaging designs that meet the latest trends in consumer preferences in the beverage, spirits & wine, food & dairy, home & personal care and healthcare segments. “The Bottles of the Year program celebrates the best in packaging design,” said Terry Patcheak, Vice President of R&D, Sustainability and Project Management at Amcor Rigid Packaging. “Our designers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with packaging, and we are proud to highlight that thinking through this program. With Bottles of the Year, our goal is to illustrate how evolving consumer tre

ATPGroup is pleased to announce two exciting updates to its Enology Division: the return of Terry Dewane as Sales Manager, and the addition of Rachel Gondouin as Sales Representative. Terry brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong reputation within the wine industry. Having previously served on ATPGroup’s Enology team, he is well known to many of the company’s customers and colleagues. In his new role, Terry will lead the Enology Sales team, supporting wineries with solutions from harvest to bottle-ready. Joining Terry’s team is Rachel Gondouin, who brings over 15 years of hands-on winemaking experience in leadership roles that include all aspects of production. Her deep technical expertise and operational perspective make her a valuable resource for winemakers seeking practical, results-driven support. “We’re thrilled to welcome Terry back and to have Rachel join the ATPGroup team,” said Luca Zanin, President of ATPGroup. &ldquo

SMARTGUM® by ENOLOGICA VASON is not just another Gum Arabic. It's a game-changer for winemakers. Developed in 2019, this high-quality gum, sourced from Acacia verek, is a levorotatory gum that can produce the perception of sweetness and volume and provide colloidal protection while reducing astringency. But what truly sets SMARTGUM® apart is that it does not contain sulfur dioxide, making it an ideal choice for organic wine production. Our exclusive patented “SMART” process also ensures that this 100% long-chain Gum Arabic is completely filterable. Click here to learn more: Acacia Senegal - Levorotatory Characteristics: color stabilization, roundness Related products: ICON®GUM, ARABAN®SPRAY DRY, ARABAN®SUPER, SMARTGUM® Acacia Seyal - dextrorotatory Characteristics: synergy for stability, roundness, filterability Related products: EV GUM, ARABAN®JUCLAS, VASONGROUP’s equipment division, offers a sta

Napa, California, November 3, 2023. Juclas USA, a division of the Vason Group, is pleased to announce that Georgetta Dane has accepted the position of Technical Sales Manager, effective November 1, 2023. In her role Georgetta will be covering the Central Coast of California focusing the company’s enology and equipment products. Georgetta brings over 20 years of winemaking experience to the position. As a winemaker she offers a deep level of hands-on wine knowledge, as well as leadership experience from roles with Golden State Vintners and most recently at The Wine Group. Georgetta holds a Master’s Degree in Fermentation Science as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science. About the Vason Group: VASONGROUP is a family-owned company committed to the research and development of enological products and equipment. Based in Verona, Italy, the company’s divisions include Juclas and Enologica Vason with world-wide offices in over 8 countries. For more information,

A Wine Industry Resource for Technical Interviews and Marketing Tips Atascadero, CA: The Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team podcast celebrates its 200th episode. 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. Interviews with industry professionals including Terry Bates of Cornell University, Akif Eskalen Cooperative Extension Specialist at the University of California at Davis, and Kelly Mulville of Paicines Ranch give listeners insight into current and relevant topics in the field of sustainable winegrowing. 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 release

LIGHTSABERS & JEDI IN THE WINE INDUSTRY Special Event Discussion on Technology in the Hands of Viticulturists   Vineyard Team announces a limited-space, intimate conversation with Cornell University’s distinguished researcher on precision viticulture, Dr. Terry Bates. On Monday, November 13, 2023, preceding the first day of the in-person Sustainable Ag Expo, Dr. Bates will lead a discussion on technology in the hands of viticulturists. The conversation will examine the metaphorical connection between lightsabers and skilled vine cultivators, and discuss how cutting-edge tools could transform modern viticulture. In 2021, the Precision Viticulture market was valued at $1,528.56 million US dollars. It is projected grow at a 9.17% compound annual growth rate over the next seven years, reaching $3,308.66 Million US dollars by 2030. (Verified Market Research, 2023) While growers have large spatial variations in soil, vine growth, and fruit yield, they