Palo Alto, CA – April 27, 2021– A&P Inphatec, a specialist developer of bacteriophages, announced today the release of important new field trial data on the efficacy of XylPhi-PD™, the biologically based reduction of Pierce’s Disease (PD) in grapevines. XylPhi-PD™ is OMRI-listed and approved for use in organic production.  XylPhi-PD™ (EPA Reg. No. 93909-1) is registered for use in California and is commercially available through Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness locations State-wide. The first in-depth public presentation of this new data is scheduled on May 4th at the upcoming EnoForum USA Technical Conference by Dr. Anika Kinkhabwala (Principal Scientist, A&P Inphatec) and Dr. Carlos F. Gonzalez (Texas A&M AgriLife Research Professor, Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Texas A&M University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences).  The post A&P Inphatec Announces 2020 Field Trial Efficacy Results for XylPhi-PD™ appeare

Kentucky is still still making changes to their processes and it's hard for their newly licensed direct shippers to keep up! Here's the latest you need to know if your company is shipping wine to consumers in Kentucky:  Every direct shipper needs an excise tax account for reporting and tax payment. Your business registration with the KY Dept. of Revenue created your sales tax account but does not automatically open an excise tax account. For that, you need to directly contact Elizabeth Gonzalez at the DOR and provide this information: your mailing address and the name, email, and phone number of the person doing tax reporting. You can contact Elizabeth at 502-564-9250. Also, Kentucky is in the middle of changing its excise tax forms and due dates. The excise tax return, which was originally due quarterly, will be due monthly as of April 1 2021...April Fools? We wish! The new form is not yet available so direct shippers should report their first quarter shipments in April

To watch the discussion of the selections, please watch the video: Tio Pepe Palmas Collection Discussion February 25th – Every year since 2010, famed Sherry producer González Byass, based in Jerez, Spain, has invited a renowned wine professional from around the world to help select the current year’s “saca” for the Tío Pepe Palmas Collection. This […] The post González Byass Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Tío Pepe Palmas Collection appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/25/gonzalez-byass-10th-anniversary-pepe-palmas?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gonzalez-byass-10th-anniversary-pepe-palmas Published Date:Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:39:16 +0000 

A follow up to a 2024 Tailgate, Dr. Shunping Ding of Cal Poly will share updated results from a recent study on on the efficacy of different fungicide programs containing biofungicides and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry. Then, we will head out to the vineyard at Cal Poly to learn about new technologies for integrated management of powdery mildew and talk with farmers from different growing regions about their fungicide programs. Plus, arrive early to learn about Cal Poly’s wine & vit programs during a tour of the new, state of the art winery and vineyard! Agenda: 8:30 am - Winery Tour with Erica Nordby, CalPoly 9:00 - 9:30 am - Dr. Ding, Cal Poly - Presentation 9:45 - 11:00 am - Presentation & Grower Panel in the Vineyard Speakers: Erica Nordby, Cal Poly Shunping Ding, Cal Poly Jenny Broome, UC Santa Cruz Sarah Placella, Root Applied Sciences Dr. Pal From, Saga Robotics Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming Zach Merkel,&

FLASH2 has found a fantastic home at Oregon State University - congratulations James Osborne, Atzin Gonzalez Andrade and Nicholas Mannino!🍷 It was awesome implementing automated pH and TA titration in your lab and we are happy your SPICA ⭐ from BioSystems has a new friend in your newly renovated winery!  We are thrilled to support your saving time with this Steroglass S.r.l. analyzer. Are you curious if automated pH and TA would help your lab? Reach out to Admeo - we would be happy to chat with you!

Acquisition Creates the Leading Full-Service Wine & Spirits Agency in the U.S., with Offices in New York, San Francisco, Miami, Austin and now, the Heart of Downtown Napa Colangelo & Partners (www.colangelopr.com), the leading wine and spirits-focused communications agency in the U.S., today announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the business of WineGlass Marketing (https://www.wineglassmarketing.com/), a wine and spirits-focused digital marketing agency. WineGlass Marketing is renowned for combining strategic planning and creativity in direct response and advertising campaigns, web development and email marketing for the U.S. wine and spirits industry. “This investment expands our service offering for the wine and spirits community in critical digital marketing areas and gives our agency a physical presence in the heart of wine country,” said Gino Colangelo, president of Colangelo & Partners. “We’ve grown our agency organically from a tea

Vineyard Team's Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship Helping Children of Wine Industry Workers Higher education is important to many students but paying for college can be challenging. The Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship makes higher education investments in the children of California's vineyard and winery workers. The majority of awardees are the first in their family to attend college. First-generation students have more barriers when it comes to attaining higher education – they cannot ask their parents how to navigate the system, budgets are often tight, and they can feel guilty for leaving their families. This funding helps students and their families achieve their dream of becoming a college graduate and pursuing a professional career. More Than a Scholarship Because our goal is college success, the program includes multi-year scholarships to trade, two-, or four-year schools. We also provide a dedicated mentor to support the students throughout their collegi

The Power of a Mentor Did you know that 33% of first-generation students leave college within three years of starting (Education Advisory Board)? While there are many contributing factors, the main reasons first-generation students leave are: Financial burdens. Lack of support. Inequitable access to resources. Because of your past generosity, the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship has expanded to address each of those factors. Each recipient receives: Multi-year scholarships to trade, two-, or four-year schools. A graduation bonus. Personalized guidance from our dedicated Scholarship Mentor. Knowing that financial constraints are not the only barrier, this program has expanded to make a unique investment in a dedicated Scholarship Mentor who is a resource to the students throughout their collegiate career. Multi-year recipient Lizbeth says, "Being a first-generation college student is a true honor, but it comes with many obstacles and sacrifices." Regular check-ins with

Let’s Solve this Problem Together Higher education is important to many students but paying for college can be challenging. Thanks to your generosity, the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship has given the gift of higher education to 58 children of California's vineyard and winery workers. This program is unique because it isn’t designed to be a one-time award. The scholarship has expanded to help more children of California’s vineyard and winery workers get a higher education. Since 2023 the program: Awards two- and four-year scholarships, complete with a graduation bonus (totals ranging from $6k to $20k per student!). Invests in a program mentor, who is a resource to the students throughout their collegiate career.  Is helping even more students pay for and successfully navigate college. This upgrade is possible because local non-profit Must! Charities recognized the importance of this program and has created a matching funds program. To receive their

The Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship, a program designed to support the children of California’s vineyard and winery workers in their pursuit of higher education, is now accepting applications for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in junior college, four-year universities, or trade schools. Applicant or applicant’s parent/guardian must be employed or contracted by the California vineyard and winery industry. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and a commitment to their community. Multi-year scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 per student per year. The number of scholarships awarded is based on fund availability. APPLY This scholarship does more than alleviate the financial burden of higher education. The program makes a unique investment in a dedicated Scholarship Mentor who is a resource to the students throughout their collegiate career