Harvest in Full Swing? We’re Here to Help. At Rutherford Equipment Rental, we know this is a critical time in your production cycle. Whether you're in need of last minute bottling equipment, or need extra tank capacity during Harvest, we've got the right equipment for your production needs.  Need help choosing the correct equipment for your needs? Our team brings hands-on winemaking experience to every conversation. We’re happy to make recommendations or answer any questions. Explore Our Catalog View our complete catalog here → RER Rental Catalog Get in Touch Ready to book equipment or check availability? Email: reservations@rutherfordrental.com Call: 707-253-7368 x1 Thanks for choosing Rutherford Equipment Rental. Let’s make this season a smooth one! We serve producers across Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and surrounding counties—within 3 hours of Napa.

With the conclusion of harvest, it’s easy to shift focus from irrigation. The crops are in, and the season’s busiest time is nearly wrapped. However, the irrigation practices in the immediate post-harvest weeks are crucial for next year’s growth, yield, and quality. Market conditions often tighten budgets, labor availability decreases, and water allocations may already be stretched thin from the season. At the same time, crops are still active beneath the soil line, requiring care to build root strength and store nutrients for the year ahead. Balancing limited resources with the ongoing needs of the crop can feel like a gamble, especially when every decision impacts next year’s performance. How HotSpot AG Helps in Practice Reliable irrigation automation makes all the difference. HotSpot AG’s systems were designed with the understanding that every farm has unique characteristics, such as older pumps, intricate irrigation layouts, and specific site challe

Every vintage brings its own challenges from Mother Nature. Rain or shine, we’ve got the products to keep you covered. Concerned about mold, rot, or mildew? Rooted in experience, our proven solutions guide you through every hurdle for a successful harvest.  Potential Issues: Off aromas and flavors, Browning, Infection spreading, Lower tannin content, Lower color extraction, increased acetic acid, Reduced levels of amino acid, and YAN levels in Juice GUSMER SOLUTIONS First Line of Defense Lysozyme Lysozyme is used by winemakers to control the growth of gram-positive spoilage bacteria, to control certain aspects of malolactic fermentations, and to stabilize wines after alcoholic fermentation or when malolactic fermentation is completed. Learn More Gusmer Granular Oak Granular oak can help reduce off flavors and help set color, while increasing tanning and mouthfeel. Learn MoreProper Yeast Selection Novonesis Non-Saccharomyces Yeast There are many benefits to using a n

Xaver is the fifth generation of winemakers in the Kranz family. The Kranz vineyard "Kleine Kalmit" in IIbesheim, Germany, produces its top-quality wines using an innovative "gentle pruning" technique.

After a challenging 2024 harvest—the smallest in two decades—California wine growers are entering 2025 with cautious optimism, but also hard questions: How do you maximize yield, protect quality, and safeguard profits in a market still reeling from oversupply, economic pressure, and climate volatility? Growers who thrive this year will be the ones leaning on smarter, data-driven solutions to plan ahead, monitor operations in real time, and respond quickly when conditions change. 2025 Outlook: Smart Planning is Critical Looking ahead, stable weather patterns and healthy vines suggest a potential rebound in yield and quality. But uncertainty persists: global wine consumption has not fully recovered, and unsold inventory remains a real concern. Growers who proactively track operations, anticipate risks, and make informed decisions will be the ones best positioned to weather the storm. How AgCode Helps Growers Turn Insight Into Action AgCode’s software equips wine grower