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BEST ALTERNATIVE CLOSURE SUPPLIERAMCORwww.amcor.com

With a history dating to 1860, Amcor is a specialist in the design and manufacture of capsules. The company offers a wide range of products for wine, sparkling wine and spirits, including the Stel-vin screwcap closure. Customers say Amcor offers “the best product in the market that all others compare themselves to,” along with “great technical support,” “consistent quality and price” and “great customer service and qual-ity control.”

BEST BARREL SUPPLIERSEGUIN MOREAUwww.seguinmoreaunapa.com

The Seguin and Moreau cooperages, founded in 1870 and 1838, respectively, joined forces in 1972, and in 1994, Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage was established. The company produces barrels from French, American, Russian and Eastern European oak, along with barrel alternatives. Clients cite the cooperage’s best attributes as “expertise in matching barrels to wine,” in addition to the “qual-ity of products,” “great people and service” and “consistency.”

BEST BOTTLE SUPPLIER + BEST CORK SUPPLIERM.A. SILVAwww.masilva.com

Founded in 2000, M.A. Silva manufactures premium corks, glass and packaging products for the wine industry. Bottle customers say M.A. Silva “never disappoints,” offering “good pricing and respon-siveness,” “superior customer service” and “impeccable product quality.” Cork clients appreciate receiving a “very consistent prod-uct” with “no TCA” and “a guarantee of quality.” They also touted the company’s “quick fulfillment,” “excellent responsiveness” and “awesome company representatives.”

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Best Wine Industry Suppliers Survey, and it’s time to reveal the winners. We received nearly 1,000 responses to the 2015 survey, to which we added five new categories: Building Contractor, Winery Architect, Filtration Supplies/Equipment, Compliance Services and Public Relations.

Another new feature of this year’s sur-vey was the ability for voters to provide feedback about their favorite suppliers. With a nod to Zagat, we’ve included voter comments in the company descriptions, so readers will know not only which compa-nies took top honors, but why.

Congratulations to the 2015 winners!

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BEST FILTRATION SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT PROVIDERPALL CORP.www.pall.com

Pall Corp., founded in 1946, is a glob-al supplier of a broad range of filtration, separation and purification equipment and supplies to industries including wine, health care, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, municipal drinking water, aerospace and industrial manufacturing. Winery clients cite Pall’s “innovative” products as the reason for the company’s success, while one simply states: “We love our crossflow.”

BEST NURSERYNOVAVINEwww.novavine.com

Founded in 1996, Novavine specializes in clonal diversity, maintaining strategic partnerships with grape vine nurseries and research institutions in the United States and abroad, including Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Herrick Grapevine Nursery, Tablas Creek Vineyard and IRTA- Agricultural Research & Technology Institute. Clients appreciate the company’s “quality vines and service,” “selection of stock” and “innovation.”

BEST OAK ALTERNATIVES SUPPLIERNADALIÉwww.nadalie.com

Nadalié’s American cooperage, established in 1980 by the French cooperage Tonnellerie Nadalie, offers American, French and Hungarian oak products, from custom-made barrels to Oak Add Ins. Customers praise Nadalié for providing a “great product” that is “consistent year-in and year-out,” represented by staff members who are “very responsive” and “just all-around good people to do business with.”

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BEST TANK SUPPLIERSANTA ROSA STAINLESS STEELwww.srss.com

Founded in 1968, Santa Rosa Stainless Steel designs and produces stainless steel tanks for the wine and brewing industries in many sizes and configurations, including por-table and stackable models, and custom proj-ects. Clients say the company provides a “consistent product” with “quality construction,” and its staff is “reliable” and “great to work with.”

BEST TASTING ROOM GIFTS/MERCHANDISE SUPPLIERTOPNEST DESIGNSwww.topnestdesigns.com

Since 2003, TopNest Designs has offered a col-lection of promotional products for the craft bev-erage market, including specialty items for retail sales, wine club gifts and special events. Clients love the company’s “wonderful and unique prod-ucts at all price tiers” and “great promotional items for the winery.” They also appreciate the “knowledgeable, efficient” personnel who “respond very quickly” to customers’ questions and needs.

BEST VINEYARD SUPPLIES PROVIDERCENTRAL VALLEY BUILDERS SUPPLYwww.cvbsupply.com

Since 1955, Central Valley Builders Supply has cultivated long-standing rela-tionships with manufacturers to provide grapegrowers in California and beyond with an array of vineyard products, includ-ing irrigation systems, harvest supplies and trellising applications. Clients turn to CVBS for its “selection” and admire the company’s “values.”

BEST VINEYARD/WINERY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERCARLSEN & ASSOCIATESwww.carlsenassociates.com

Carlsen & Associates has manufactured equipment for the wine and beverage industries since 1985, and provides follow-up support. Customers praise Carlsen’s “great machines,” “product guarantee” and “custom manufactur-ing,” along with “great staff” who will “bend over backward to make sure any questions are addressed.” They also note the company’s “great customer service,” “expertise” and “ability to troubleshoot issues over phone.”

BEST WINEMAKING SUPPLIES PROVIDERSCOTT LABORATORIESwww.scottlab.com

Scott Laboratories started out offering lab servic-es and yeast to the wine industry in 1933, and has since added cellar supplies, packaging materials, and processing and bottling equipment to its extensive catalog. In addition to being “a one-stop shop,” Scott is known for its “quality products,” “excellent selec-tion” and “product innovation.” Clients also appreciate “easy ordering during harvest” and the “expert” staff.

BEST BANK/LENDERWELLS FARGOwellsfargo.com/com/industry/beverage-companies

Wells Fargo & Co. was founded in 1852, and today, the compa-ny provides financial services to companies worldwide. It works at all levels of the wine industry, offering expertise on the regulatory environment, supplier dynamics and the competitive landscape. Cli-ents praise Wells Fargo’s “great barrel-leasing program,” “service” and “willingness to support” local companies.


BEST BOTTLE DECORATORETCHED IMAGESwww.etchedimages.com

Founded in 1992, Etched Images creates detailed, hand-etched and -painted wine bottles, and offers distinctive wax finishes and bottle blackening services. Clients say company representatives are “easy to work with,” and they appreciate Etched Images’ “flexibility and timeli-ness,” “service” and “reasonable prices.”

BEST BUILDING CONTRACTORNORDBY CONSTRUCTIONwww.nordby.net

With nearly four decades in business, Nordby is a full-service general contract building and construction management firm with employees trained in the latest building products, safety standards and quality-control techniques. Its capabilities include building wineries, wine caves, tasting rooms, production facilities and hospitality centers. Clients call Nordby “very, very pro-fessional and responsive,” and praise its “cost-saving ideas” and “great customer service.”

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For more than four decades, Turrentine Brokerage has assisted grower and winery clients with supply challenges and opportunities, and provided data-driven information and analy-sis to help clients avoid supply problems and make profitable choices. Clients praise Turrentine for its “service” and “great market information” that helps them “make great decisions,” along with its “trustworthy experts.”

BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERMOSS ADAMS LLPwww.mossadams.com

For more than 30 years, Moss Adams has helped West Coast wineries and vineyards capitalize on tax credits and incentives, lower operating costs and plan for the future. Clients point to the company’s “vast experience in the wine industry,” “great peo-ple” and “easy-to-work-with” staff as the main rea-sons behind its success. Fans also note that its “resources” and “educational seminars” make Moss Adams “a great business partner.”

BEST LAB SERVICES PROVIDERETS LABORATORIESwww.etslabs.com

ETS was established in 1978 to provide the expand-ing California wine industry with technical assistance and laboratory support. The company grew along with the industry, investing in modern equipment and facilities, and hiring expert technicians and researchers. Clients say ETS is “the best in every way,” providing “reliability and exper-tise,” “accurate test results” and a “quick turnaround time.” They also appreciate its “customer support” and the fact that owner Gordon Burns “answers the phone, and will talk to you.”

BEST LABEL PRINTERCOLLOTYPE LABELSwww.collotype.com

Collotype started out as a small print shop in 1903, and has grown to become the world’s larg-est premium label printer. The company has an in-house team devoted to new product development and market innovations, to help build wine and spir-its brands and drive sales. Customers call out the printer’s “consistent quality,” “beautiful labels,” and the staff’s willingness to go “above and beyond” in the delivery of “great service.” They also appreciate Collotype’s attention to “deadlines and customer communication.”

BEST LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERCARLE, MACKIE, POWER & ROSSwww.cmprlaw.com

CMPR provides legal advice and assistance to wineries, growers, distributors, retailers, lenders and investors in multiple areas, includ-ing advertising and labeling, direct shipment and e-commerce, distribution agreements, seasonal labor, trademarks, water agreements, environmental regulations, grape contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Voters say CMPR is a “fantastic, intelligent firm” that “under-stands the wine biz,” providing expertise on “wholesale, grapes, liens, labor – the whole ball of wax.”

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Founded in 2002, WineDirect provides the wine industry with a connected commerce experience, combining e-com-merce and point-of-sale with compliance, order fulfillment and loyalty programs. Its warehouse/shipping customers say they appreciate the quality of the company’s service, while compli-ance customers cite the system’s “seamless integration” and “great service” as WineDirect’s best attributes.

BEST SOFTWARE SUPPLIEREWINERY SOLUTIONSwww.ewinerysolutions.com

eWinery Solutions, founded in 2003, is a provider of technology products for the wine industry, including e-commerce, wine club and point-of-sale solutions, as well as professional services and integrated business platform imple-mentation. Clients cite the company’s “trusted executive team” and “cutting-edge” technology as the reasons behind its success.

BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY/PROVIDERJ.A.M. PUBLIC RELATIONSwww.jam-pr.com

Founded in 2002, J.A.M. provides public relations and mar-keting services to wineries across North America. Clients gush about J.A.M.’s “amazing connections,” “concierge service” and “knowledge of the industry,” calling the firm’s representatives “proactive,” “strategic thinkers” who are “willing to go the extra mile” and “get results.” Its “top-tier in-house writer” is also a big selling point. Wine writers appreciate J.A.M.’s “wonderful peo-ple” and “honesty and efficiency.”


BEST WINERY ARCHITECTPATRICK MERVIN + ASSOCIATESwww.pmarchitect.com

Patrick Mervin + Associates began serving Napa and Sonoma counties in 1980, and today it provides architectural design and con-struction management services throughout California. Clients praise the firm’s “creativity” and “exceptional design talent,” backed by “a solid foundation of building code knowledge and construction industry experience.” Selling points also include “attention to detail and follow-through,” and a staff that is “professional,” “organized” and “easy to work with.”

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Best Alternative Closure Supplier: Nomacorc

Best Barrel Supplier: Nadalié

Best Bottle Supplier: Encore Glass

Best Cork Supplier: Cork Supply

Best Filtration Supplies/Equipment Provider: Winetech

Best Nursery: Vintage Nurseries

Best Oak Alternatives Supplier: evOAK

Best Tank Supplier: Spokane Industries

Best Tasting Room Gifts/Merchandise Supplier: Oenophilia

Best Vineyard Supplies Provider: Duarte Nursery

Best Vineyard/Winery Equipment Supplier: ConeTech/PolarClad

Best Winemaking Supplies Provider: Laffort

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Best Bank/Lender: American AgCredit

Best Bottle Decorator: Bergin Glass Impressions

Best Building Contractor: Wright Contracting

Best Compliance Services Provider: ShipCompliant

Best Financial Services Provider: BPM Financial

Best Grape/Wine Broker: Ciatti Co.

Best Lab Services Provider: Scott Laboratories

Best Label Printer: G3

Best Legal Services Provider: Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty

Best Public Relations Agency/Provider: Folsom + Associates

Best Software Supplier: Vin65

Best Warehouse/Shipping Company: Biagi Bros.

Best Winery Architect: Valley Architects

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