Groundwater management fees are no longer just a future issue for California winegrowers. Basins in Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, and the Santa Ynez/CMA area already have fee structures tied to groundwater management. In the Napa Valley Subbasin, Recovered Water Solutions, a Winesecrets company, can...

February 23, 2021 – Boulder Creek, Calif. –-Blake Yarger has been promoted to Winemaker at Big Basin Vineyards, officially assuming the job title for a role that he has been sharing with Bradley Brown for the past year. Yarger has responsibility for the full portfolio of the highly acclaimed Big...

Declining groundwater levels and increasing pressure under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act are changing how California wine growers think about water. What was once largely an operational concern is now directly tied to long-term viability, regulatory compliance, and sustainability...

A case study on using irrigation automation to conserve water, cut energy use, and elevate vineyard performance. CHANDON has consistently demonstrated innovation in environmental practices, resource efficiency, and community engagement, setting a new benchmark for sustainable viticulture. The...

California Company Offers Solution-Driven Services to Combat State Water Woes for Wine Industry In 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) into law. While many agree that significant gaps still exist with its implementation, SGMA requires high...

Original Post Wine bottles come in a variety of colors; glass is generally available in shades of green, brown, or clear. One may think that as a winemaker you base your color choice on preference, but this is not always the case. Winemakers will consider several factors when choosing between the...

Many manufacturing and processing companies rely on industrial chillers to provide cooling for everything from machinery to finished goods. However, these systems use a lot of electricity, accounting for a large portion of energy use. Finding ways to make chillers run more efficiently is more...

More Than 220,000 Acres in California are Enrolled in FFF Program NAPA, Calif. (November 25, 2024) – Thirty-two winegrape growers and wineries from Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties have been recognized with the Founders’ Award from the Fish Friendly Farming Certification program for achieving...