Most barrel room humidification systems mean plumbing the ceiling, pulling permits, and writing a check to your contractor before you've added a single point of humidity. If you're leasing your production space, a plumbed humidification system is a tough sell. You're looking at tens of thousands of dollars in equipment and contractor work bolted into a building you don't own, and none of it goes with you when the lease ends. Dry Fog: Roll It In, Plug It In, Done FreshTech's Guardian Angel Dry Fog units are available as cart-mounted and fully portable humidification stations. You roll one into the barrel room, plug into a standard 115V outlet, connect water to the inlet (garden hose thread inlet is standard), and it runs. One properly-sized unit covers a large barrel room. No dealing with contractors, no pulling permits, no overhead plumbing required. If the fog is needed elsewhere, roll it around. If your lease expires, load it into the moving truck. Why Humidity Matters For distil

A Narrowing Window by Steve Fredricks The California wine market has now entered a new phase of its correction cycle—one that is more nuanced and, for buyers, may be more consequential than the headlines suggest. The defining theme of this season is a narrowing window: a market that looks oversupplied on the surface but is quietly closing in on buyers who delay. While bulk wine gallons on the market have climbed to record levels, the number of gallons that meet buyers’ quality, vintage, and varietal needs are more limited. Vineyard removals are accelerating, not as a bluff or a paper exercise, but as a real reduction in the state’s long-term supply potential. At the same time, an unusually warm spring has pushed the 2026 growing season weeks ahead of schedule in virtually every region—compressing the calendar in ways that could catch an under-prepared buyer off guard. On the bulk side, sellers’ need for cash and/or tank space may expedite decisions to liquidate wine removing good bulk

Your Next Pinot Program Could Start Here Cool-climate Pinot Noir sourcing is already underway, and this 2026 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offering stands out as a premium opportunity for wineries looking to secure fruit from one of California’s most respected Pinot-growing regions. Known for its coastal influence, fog-driven mornings, and extended growing season, the Sonoma Coast consistently produces Pinot Noir with vibrant acidity, layered red fruit, and elegant structure — a style highly sought after for premium programs and expressive vineyard-designate wines. As wineries continue planning future vintages and locking in vineyard sources, listings like this provide timely access to high-demand Pinot Noir fruit before availability tightens deeper into the season. View Listing Secure Sonoma Coast Pinot Before Harvest Nears As wineries continue planning for the 2026 vintage, early vineyard sourcing conversations are already gaining momentum — especially for high-demand varietals like Pino

50% Off Domestic Shipping, 20% Off Flextanks Helps Cideries and Wineries Modernize, Scale Production, Increase Revenue, and Improve Margins. Vancouver, Wash. – May 18, 2026 – Flextank, the leader in advanced Oxygen-permeable vessels for wine, cider, spirits and craft beverage fermentation and storage, today announced the company will provide 50-percent off all domestic USA shipping, 20-percent off all one-time orders of selected large Apollo, Stacker, Dexter, and Eco Flextank vessels, and 90-Day No Payment / No Interest Financing for a limited time through June 30, 2026. The Flextank SpringFORWARD Program is designed to support smaller-mid-sized cideries and wineries that are working to compete better, develop more creative beverages that meet shifting consumer demand, and increase production and revenue in today’s evolving beverage market. During the Flextank SpringFORWARD Program, the company will provide half-off domestic shipping, and a 20-percent discount for

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Four 2026 Napa Valley Grape Listings from One Source This month’s featured grape offerings bring together four red varietals from the same seller, giving wineries a focused opportunity to explore multiple lots through one point of contact. From the bold color and structure of Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot to the depth, lift, and blending flexibility of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this collection offers winemakers a practical way to build or refine a 2026 red wine program with intention. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for a standalone bottling, strengthening a Bordeaux-style blend, or planning ahead for the coming harvest, these listings provide a strong starting point for conversations around availability, fit, and program needs. Cabernet Franc An expressive red variety that can bring lift, aromatics, and finesse to blends or standalone bottlings. View Listing Petite Verdot A classic blending variety with color, tannin, and aromatic intensity for Bordeaux-style program

Top Line Water is one of the most critical—and increasingly scrutinized—resources in modern winemaking. From cleaning tanks and floors to maintaining oak barrels, cellar operations can consume thousands of gallons daily. With rising sustainability expectations and operational costs, reducing water use is not just good for the environment, it is good for business. Water conservation is becoming an issue in modern winemaking. In the past, much of the conversation centered around vineyard irrigation. Today, one of the most overlooked areas of water consumption occurs in the cleaning and maintenance of barrels. Small efficiency improvements per barrel can translate into thousands of gallons saved per year in your operation. The Challenge Traditional oak barrels, while prized for the unique flavor addition and maturation with O2, also come with a significant sustainability issue: water usage. Cleaning and sanitizing an oak barrel typically require several high-impact water even

2025 Dry Creek Valley — Cabernet Sauvignon This excellent bulk wine listing features over 8,600 gal. of 2025 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Lytton Manor Vineyard, a site known for its certified organic farming and deep-rooted commitment to sustainable viticulture. Grown in one of Sonoma County’s most sought-after Cabernet regions, this offering reflects the balance, structure, and varietal purity that Dry Creek Valley is known for — delivering fruit well-suited for premium standalone bottlings or strategic blending programs. Backed by a long-standing reputation for quality and consistency, Lytton Manor Vineyard provides both pedigree and transparency, with direct access to availability details and grower insights through the listing. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for your core program or exploring new vineyard partnerships for the future, this is an opportunity to secure Cabernet Sauvignon from a trusted and proven source: View Listing Good Wine

As the wine industry navigates economic pressures and climate challenges, maximizing efficiency, reducing waste, and protecting margins have become critical to long-term success. At Criveller Group, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that help wineries increase profitability while optimizing production. Our advanced Lees Filtration system is designed to recover high-quality wine from both fresh juice and fermented lees — including “tank bottoms” with or without fining agents such as bentonite or gelatin. Utilizing durable stainless steel membrane technology, the system transforms what was once considered waste into valuable, saleable product, while significantly reducing disposal costs. Developed in partnership with wineries across California, Ontario, and other regions throughout North America over the past two vintages, this proven technology is now available in scalable configurations ranging from 5 m² t

2026 Alexander Valley Bordeaux Grapes Now live on the WIN Marketplace: 2026 Alexander Valley / Pine Mountain Bordeaux grapes, grown at 2,000 feet above the Russian River. This offering includes all five Noble Bordeaux varietals, providing the opportunity to craft a complete Meritage or classic Bordeaux blend — a true one-stop sourcing solution for producers building out a cohesive red program With a 25-year track record supplying well-known premium Napa and Sonoma wineries, this vineyard brings both pedigree and high-elevation character to the table. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for blending, program expansion, or long-term vineyard partnerships, this listing provides direct access to availability details and grower contact information in one place: View Listing Thinking Ahead to Your Own Wine or Grape Sales? As planning continues for the year ahead, the WIN Marketplace is a valuable channel for producers and growers looking to sell bulk wine or grapes and connect di