Hear me out Up and down the California Coast, we got some rain last week. Up North, places got around 1.3” with up to 2” closer to the ocean. Down south in Paso Robles, we’re looking similar numbers of between 1.5” and 2”. So, one would naturally think that if we were irrigating post-harvest (as we...

Ditch the Canisters, Improve the Quality Why let bulky nitrogen tanks and unpredictable delivery schedules disrupt your winemaking process? Atlas Copco’s nitrogen generators put you back in control, right on site. With reliable, high-purity nitrogen available 24/7, you can protect your wine from...

House of Gilliard The tradition of the House of Gilliard in Switzerland goes back to the 19th Century, with the today famous Dôle des Monts wine. The winery handles the whole wine making process in-house, from growing the grapes to bottling. Achieving wine of the highest quality requires a...

The new Smart Press range of pneumatic presses meets the needs of the most demanding winemakers. These presses are equipped with the latest innovations. The Fast Press drainage grids and the smart pressing system allow optimal use of the press to extract high quality juices. The Smart Press range...

When it comes to winemaking, the tools and techniques used behind the scenes can significantly influence the quality of the final product. Air compressors are a versatile and indispensable part of the process. From maintaining a pristine production environment to aiding in critical processes, they...

Activated Sludge: A brownish flocculent of bacterial organisms developed in aeration tanks. Activated Sludge Process: Method of eliminating pollution in wastewater. Oxygen is released into tanks containing dissolved organic substances. Bacteria in the tanks break down the organic pollutants. Water...

Controlling the oxygen level in wine is critical to the winemaking process. Too much oxygen can result in a shorter shelf life, color loss or browning, a shift from fresh and fruity to off-note aromas, a flat taste, and a thin, lackluster mouthfeel. Too little oxygen can lead to stuck...

Cheer to 30 Years! Thanks to our supporters and members, Vineyard Team has grown from a grassroots organization to a multi-award-winning leader in the sustainability movement. Since 1994, the non-profit has served farmers, winemakers, and industry partners by creating an educational network with...

A new year means a fresh start and new resolutions. But have you thought about a resolution for your compressed air system? Doing so can lead you to energy recovery and added efficiency towards your operations. If you're not sure where to start, check out our five suggestions to think about as we...

If your business is a regular nitrogen consumer, you’re likely aware of the challenges of bringing in bottled nitrogen. As many wineries have already done, it may be time for you to consider on-site nitrogen generation and the economic and environmental wins that come along with it. The good news...