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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) is the largest producer of wine in Washington State. SMWE owns approximately 3600 acres of wine grape vineyards and purchase 60% of the wine grape crop produced in Washington State each year. SMWE flagship wineries including Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Crest and 14 Hands and across their portfolio of wineries shipped at least 7,500,000 case of wine in 2018. The company is dedicated to the practice of environmentally safe and economically sustainable practices both in the winery and the vineyard.
The foundation vineyards of Mercer Estates lie in the idyllic Horse Heaven Hills AVA of Washington State. Since 1886, the Mercer family has farmed the fertile soils of this high desert plateau. In 1972, Mercers planted the first wine grapes in the now acclaimed AVA. Their diversified operations span a 12,000 acre farm along the Columbia River. Mercers is a leader in the wine industry, especially with regards to vineyard mechanization. Through their farming and winery practices, uphold a long-standing belief that sustainability and conservation are the most important factors in our continued success.
Eckert’s family has been raising fruit in southern Illinois for 7 generations. They have farms located in St Clair and Jersey County, Illinois and Woodford County, Kentucky. Eckert Orchards is known throughout the industry as a leader and innovator in direct marketing of fruits and vegetables. Eckert’s is the largest pick your own farm in the United States and host over 750,000 guests to our farms each year. Eckert’s grows over two dozen crops on over 600 acres. Eckert’s farm team promotes the most environmentally safe, and economically sustainable farming methods.
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Bodegas Salentein is located in Mendoza, an Argentinian province that is synonymous with wine. The presence of over 900 bodegas and 145 thousand hectares (358 thousand acres) of vineyards explain why this region is the most important wine-making area of the country. Salentein vineyards are situated between 3.500 and 5.600 feet above sea level. Salentein’s most elevated vineyards are located in San Pablo Ranch at Tupungato, and they are some of the most elevated of Mendoza and the entire world. The goal of Bodegas Salentein is to produce first-rate wines, committed with the earth where they come from. During its preparation, Salentein respects nature and, at the same time, takes part in the life of the area’s community, because the people become an essential component that reflects in the wine expression.
Washington State University, Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research & Extension Center. The Viticulture & Enology research and extension program offers science-based solutions to the challenges of grape growers and winemakers from the heart of Washington wine country.
Redwood Empire Vineyard Management provides you with a trusted resource for all things related to vineyard management. From property development to building roads to soil evaluation – and more – we do it all, even assessing grape marketability and property maintenance. Since 1983 we’ve been managing new and existing vineyards – and building trust. Our family owned and operated business features an experienced staff, a large inventory of the latest equipment and a long list of satisfied clients.
Lost Draw Vineyards is a premium source of quality grapes for several Texas wineries. We grow many warm-climate varietals at high elevation in the well-drained, iron-rich red clay soils of the High Plains AVA near Lubbock, TX. We are proud to work directly with some of the best winemakers in the state.
Arché is a north Texas estate winery near Saint Jo in the Red River Valley, surrounded by beautiful vineyards and rolling hills. Arché winery and vineyard is focused on producing exceptional wines while providing an outstanding and memorable experience for guests. The tasting room is open year round and is situated in the middle of the vineyard, offering expansive views of the valley.
Bitwise merges modern leading technologies with viticulture to enable vineyard owners to make better management decisions, while reducing operation costs, increasing productivity and fostering good quality crops. Bitwise provides us with an artificial intelligence-based technology that will allow us to collect phenology data very fast and accurately.
Texas is home to over 520 wineries and more than 4,500 acres of vineyards — making it the fifth leading wine-producing state in the nation. Each year, the Texas wine and grape industry provides $13.1 billion in economic value to the state and adds more than 104,000 full-time jobs that account for $4.3 billion in wages.To help this vital industry thrive in our state, we must educate its future leaders and advance the science of grapes and wine. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service educates growers and wine producers and conducts applied research on vineyards.
