Winemaking techniques constantly evolve as the wine industry develops, tests, and adopts new methods. Individual winemakers hone their craft and processes by experimenting with new approaches, and changes that felt revolutionary at first become part of the natural evolution that technology, time, and experience create. Ten years ago, global fermentation leader Fermentis introduced a groundbreaking new certification for their SafOenoTM yeast called E2UTM (Easy to Use). Building on almost 170 years of experience and their know-how in Active Dry Yeast production technologies, Fermentis’ now 14 SafOenoTM E2U™ certified yeasts give the winemakers the flexibility of pitching directly into the must without prior rehydration; an evolutionary leap in winemaking. Direct pitch saves winemakers critical time, energy, and water, while also offering greater safety, convenience, and pollution reduction options during overall winemaking operations. An important benefit of E2U™ i

Afternoon Brief, May 16th

Successful Launch for the Inaugural Enoforum USA: Enoforum, Europe’s most popular technical conference for winemakers, had its U.S. debut on Wednesday, May 11, at the Sonoma County Event Center. The inaugural Enoforum USA welcomed over 200 wine industry professionals...

Enoforum, the largest technical-specific wine industry event in Europe, is coming to the USA on May 11th in Sonoma County. Come visit ATPGroup in BOOTH #19!   Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Our supplier partners Fermentis and Parsec will be presenting innovative technologies during their respective conference sessions, and we will have more information on both at the ATPGroup booth. Fermentis Conference Session: TOPIC: Impact of Different Inoculation Times and Preparation Methods of an E2U™ Active Dry Yeast – A Case Study Introduced by New Application of Flow Cytometry DATE: Wednesday, May 11th • 11:00AM (PT) ROOM: Kraft Hall  https://enoforumusa.com/event-program/#fermentis Parsec Conference Session: TOPIC: Advanced Management of the Oenological Process: An Innovative Technique for Qualitative, Modern and Eco-Sustainable Production DATE: Wednesday, May 11th • 2:35PM (PT) ROOM: Kraft Hall https://enoforumusa.com/event-program/#

SAVE THE DATE Enoforum USA ENOFORUM, the largest winemaking-specific wine industry event.  May 11, 2022 Sonoma County, CA Join us at Booth 5 Registration required. Discover all that Western Square has to offer Stop by our exhibit booth to chat with our team, watch our informational video, and view Western Square products. Barrel Racks- two and four-barrel, stainless and powder coated.Learn more about our extensive racking systems. LaddersLearn more about our partnership with Stokes Ladders, and how you can utilize them in your warehouse. Barrel Washing SystemWestern Square's barrel washing system is an efficient 3-step system. Workers can clean, drain, and replace barrels without ever lifting a barrel by hand. Sure StackLearn more about our exclusive storage system. These specialized stackable pallet bins provide a great storage option for kegs and equipment. They are available in two styles: brewery and original. Barrel MasterLearn more about our Barrel Masters and how yo

Afternoon Brief, April 25th

Enoforum USA: Bringing International Research and Innovation Stateside: On May 11, 2022, Enoforum USA will open doors for an in-person day of educational seminars, informational tasting sessions and equipment demonstrations. The line-up of events promises to propel the U.S. wine industry forward by sharing the results of international oenological research featuring the latest innovations in winemaking and production...

Enoforum USA: Bringing International Research and Innovation Stateside

By Alexandra Russell In 2019, George Christie, president of Wine Industry Network, was approached about bringing Enoforum, Europe’s largest technical-specific wine conference, to the United States.  “One of the vendors […]

Using Yeast to Combat Climate Change and Improve Flavor

Yeast is to winemaking what faith is to religion. Without that one essential element, the rest collapses. Today, tech innovations are letting vintners use yeast not as an essential ingredient […]

Afternoon Brief, April 12th

The Largest European Conference Focused on Technical Innovation in the Wine Industry Is Coming to the US: Wine Industry Network is proud to partner with VINIDEA to launch the ENOFORUM USA event in Santa Rosa, CA, on May 11th...

Winemaking & Production Focused Event May 11, 2022 in Sonoma County, CA (WIN) and Vinidea are pleased to announce that Enoforum USA will be held May 11, 2022 in Santa Rosa, CA at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. ENOFORUM, the largest winemaking & production focused technical wine industry event in Europe, takes place every other year, and is the only event that gathers together producers, technicians, oenologists, agronomists, researchers, and technology suppliers, to stimulate the creation and development of innovation in the wine sector. Each event attracts over 1,200 attendees in Italy, 500 in Spain, and 450 in Portugal—from all sectors of the wine industry. The 2021 virtual Enorforum USA, launched with partnership between VINIDEA and WIN broadcasted to more than 1,000 attendees. And since that time, sessions have been re-broadcasted to thousands more. For companies interested in participating, please visit https://enoforumusa.com/pages/exhibitors/ or contact info@enofo

Afternoon Brief, February 4th

Napa County Planning Commission Endorses Micro-Winery Law: Advocates who say Napa County should make it easier for small farms to create "micro-wineries" have secured backing from the county Planning Commission...