At Sunridge Nurseries, innovation isn’t a buzzword, it’s built into every step of our production process. We’ve intentionally partnered with industry-leading technology providers to ensure every vine we ship is grown with precision, consistency, and plant health as the priority. Here’s how technology has elevated our nursery program: Precision Fertigation FLOREP / RiTech Using the Nutritech system from RiTech, we fertigate with customized nutrient formulations based on crop type and growth stage. Each formula is pre-programmed and can be adjusted instantly, allowing us to deliver the exact nutrients our vines need at each stage from planting through shipping.   Advanced Plant Health SOBionics Hidroblue System Our Hidroblue system produces hypochlorous acid (HClO), a non-toxic solution that keeps irrigation lines clean and significantly effective at preventing and treating fungal and bacterial plant diseases. Since implementing this system, we’ve seen

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

Explore the latest ENTAV varieties released featuring polygenic resistance. Each of the varieties carry two specific genes resistant to both powdery and downy mildew. These innovative varietals not only enhance resilience against various challenges but also promise improved yields. For order inquiries or for more information, please contact your sales representative.  Floreal vigorous variety moderate size berries aromatic, fresh with notes of exotic fruits and boxwood Voltis  vigorous variety moderate size berries variety can be used for sparkling wines Artaban average vigor moderate size berries light, silky, fruity notes intended for fast consumption Vidoc  vigorous variety small berries powerful, robust, intense color wine with fruity and spicy notes If you are interested in sampling any of these wines this winter, please contact your sales representative below. Andrew Jones VP of Sales - Winegrapes 805-234-4920 andrew@sridge.net Annie Steimle Regional Sales Man

Vivid Machines brings camera-driven, computer-vision precision to vineyards with the XV3, delivering real-time insights across every row in a single pass. Our vineyard-specific tools include digital vine mapping, real-time bunch counts from set, and early detection of issues like mildew and grape leafroll. With one clear view of your entire vineyard, you can optimize yield, improve fruit quality, and deploy crews with confidence. Stop by booth 442 at the WIN Expo on December 4 to see the XV3 camera up close, meet the team, and book a demo for your vineyard. Use promo code VIV442 for a free trade show pass.   

If this year is defined by a singular emotion, it’s anxiety. That’s nothing new in farming, however I’m talking about anxiety over the abysmal grape market rather than any natural phenomenon. Many of us were so busy scrambling for buyers, we may have forgotten to notice just how great the weather has been. Why wouldn’t we get handed a great year when most of us can’t sell any grapes? Let’s look at some numbers My gut feeling was that 2025 was similar to 2023 with a few big differences. 2023 saw some record high rainfall in the winter and early spring throughout California. Even the Paso Robles area got around 21” of rain from July 1st 2022 to July 1st 2023, up from a whopping 6.5” the year prior. That amounted to lots of nice canopy development early in the year and some good yield potential, provided you didn’t get shatter during the chilly springtime. This year however, the Central Coast was back to a measly <7” of rain w

Achoo! Guess what can cost you $2,495 per employee?  It’s that time of year for the Flu and many other viruses to hit your employees and knock them off line for several days or longer. Already, doctors and hospitals are reporting more flu-like illnesses. Why should you care? Because poor employee health costs U.S. employers and organizations over $575 Billion and 1.5 Billion work days of lost productivity and annually! The Flu is nothing to sneeze at! Did you know that productivity losses linked to absences cost U.S. employers $2,495 per employee per year – and smaller businesses feel the effect of absenteeism even more? On top of that, if your employees come in while sick, the loss in productivity while on the job added up to 44 days per year. All coming right off your bottom line. You CAN reduce the cost and risk... We all know how easily the Flu, Covid-19 and other viruses can spread. And with today’s employees often coming in sick to work – an

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

A smooth, complete fermentation doesn’t happen by chance, it starts with balanced yeast nutrition. When yeast has access to the right nutrients at the right time, you avoid sluggish or stuck fermentations, reduce the risk of Hâ‚‚S and VA, and unlock the full aromatic potential of your grapes.  Why Yeast Nutrition Matters? Nitrogen is the main driver of yeast growth and fermentation activity. Saccharomyces can assimilate only ammonium ions (DAP), amino acids (organic nitrogen), and small peptides (organic nitrogen). Amino acids are strategic: they are taken up early, stored, and used gradually. Some of them also act as aroma precursors (thiols, esters, acetates). Vitamins & minerals (thiamine, Mg, Zn) act as cofactors in enzymatic reactions and have a role in cell growth, fermentation activity, and nitrogen metabolism. Sterols & long-chain fatty acids are essential for membrane structure, stress resistance, and survival. Click here for all fermentation tips & gui

Rutini Wines is an emblematic winery in Argentina and a benchmark in the international wine market. Based in Argentina, Rutini has a rich history in the region dating back to the early 20th century, when they planted vineyards in the Uco Valley, south of Mendoza. Today, the Uco Valley is recognized worldwide as an outstanding wine region, with numerous wineries growing their vines in this wonderful terroir. As long-time inhabitants of the area, Rutini understands the importance of maintaining excellent quality standards while being good stewards of the environment. They strive for excellence in their wines by preserving the natural environment and caring for the people who contribute to their production. As they move towards more sustainable management, they are particularly focused on reducing their carbon footprint and water consumption by prioritizing waste management, responsible sourcing and social responsibility development projects. The winery, in the midst of ambitious expansi

After a wet winter and a slow start to spring, California is now experiencing an unusually cool summer. While the extended hang time may sound ideal at first glance, many winemakers are concerned, and for good reason. Persistent cool, damp weather during the growing season brings with it an entirely different set of vineyard and cellar challenges, from disease pressure to delays in ripening. If you haven’t already, it’s time to start thinking about how this season’s cooler conditions may affect your fruit, and how to plan ahead to protect your wine’s quality. What’s the Problem with a Cool Summer? Cooler-than-average temperatures, especially when paired with humidity or late rains, can lead to several problematic outcomes in the vineyard: Delayed Ripening: Grapes take longer to reach phenolic maturity, and sugar accumulation may lag behind flavor development. This can result in unbalanced fruit and longer hang time on the vines. Increased Disease Pressure: