Practical Winery & Vineyard

CONTENTS

Falcon label salutes sustainability and wine quality By Millie Howie

VALUE OF CARDINAL ZIN?
Avoiding branding's cardinal sins By J. Scott Gerien

American oak barrels find their niche By Henry Work

VARIETAL REVIEW
Sauvignon Blanc's zingy style—Pleasing arbiters of taste By Eleanor & Ray Heald

HIGHLIGHTS OF ICVG 2006 MEETING
Advances in research: Grapevine viruses By Nuredin Habili and Judit Monis

INSIGHTS INTO BETTER TASTING ROOM
Gold medals + serving food at Eberle Winery By Craig Root

Chandon crown-caps étoile By Millie Howe

SUPPLIER SHOWCASE
Oak Cooperage—barrels, tanks, inserts

SMART VITICULTURE
Terroir and science By Dr. Richard Smart

FROM SOIL TO WINE
Rootstock selection—Is there a rational approach? By Dr. Daniel Roberts

PERSONNEL POINT OF VIEW
Avoiding common hiring mistakes By Karen Petit