🎤 Today, we give the floor to Robert Smith, winemaker from Quixote Winery in the Stags Leap district of Napa Valley. 🍇 Robert has been using Lallemand Oenology products through Scott Laboratories for about 10 years to produce wines from his 27 acres of grapevines. 🎬 He shares his experience with...

We are certainly living in different times—times that are difficult to predict and even harder to plan for. Challenges originating far outside our professional world are quickly impacting our day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your business. Throughout 2026, suppliers across the industry have...

If you're looking for the best pneumatic membrane press, look no further — and delay no longer! We're closing orders for Harvest 2026 on Sraml's famous membrane presses this week. What makes Sraml presses famous? In a word: value. Sraml's membrane presses are impeccably engineered, thoughtfully...

Divergan F (PVPP), BASF’s unique polymerization process produces the purist polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, which is completely insoluble in must and wine. Divergan F is selective in binding phenolic species such as catechins and leucoanthocyanidins with minimal effect on flavor and aroma. Key Features...

Stop by TCW Equipment at booth D3 to discover complete crush pad solutions that solve the stuff that keeps winemakers up at night. Whether you’re building your first setup or upgrading an existing one, we’ll show you how our industry-leading equipment works together seamlessly. At D3, you’ll see...

To Butter or Not to Butter... One notable byproduct of malolactic bacteria (other than lactic acid!) is diacetyl, a compound that imparts buttery or popcorn-like aromas. While some aim to promote this character in their wines, others may prefer to minimize it. Read on to learn more about winemaking...

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...

Malolactic Fermentation Feasibility: Factors Affecting Ease of MLF There are several factors that influence malolactic fermentation (MLF). This includes obvious factors like alcohol, pH, and SO2 but also includes less obvious factors like alcoholic fermentation difficulty, yeast nutritional...

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The Sustainable Ag Expo is Coming Back in November! Looking for the latest viticulture and technology from the world's top experts? The Sustainable Ag Expo brings together researchers and growers so you can earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while connecting with peers...