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4 WINES&VINES August 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHING INFORMATION: Volume 99 Number 8 Wines & Vines, ISSN 043-583X, a member of Wine Communications Group, Sonoma, Calif., is published monthly. Periodicals postage paid at San Rafael and at additional mailing offices. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited. Wines & Vines does not assume responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or materials. Contributors are responsible for the proper release of proprietary and/or classified information. Wines & Vines is distributed through an audited circulation. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: U.S., $38; Canada/ Mexico, $48; All other countries, $85 (for airmail add $85). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Wines & Vines, PO Box 1649, Boulder, CO 80306-1649. 8 Question of the Month 10 Editor's Letter 82 Advertiser Index METRICS 12 US Wine Sales Flat, Hiring Strong Despite June Dip NEWS 14 Top Stories Average-Plus California Crop Predicted 23 Regional News 71 Eastern News Chronicler of Eastern Wine History Dies PRODUCTS 30 News Cobra Sprayer, FilterScan Device, Label Portfolio COLUMNS 32 Vineyard View 20 Years of Sustainable Grape Growing By Cliff Ohlmert PACKAGING 52 Product Focus: Automated Cork Screening In their effort to guarantee individual corks, suppliers have invested in new machines to automate cork quality control. By Andrew Adams 56 A Conversation with Joe Dobbes Veteran Oregon winemaker discusses his experiences with closures and how to eliminate any potential problems on bottling day. By Laurie Daniel 60 Wine Labels for a Sensory Experience The innovative world of augmented reality, AR, is bringing wine labels and brands to virtual life. By Stacy Briscoe 64 Unpacking Packaging Cuvaison's anniversary label, Big Cork Vineyards TASTING ROOM FOCUS 68 10 Tips for Successful Wine Clubs Don't let your wine club run on autopilot; WISE Academy offers tips on staying in touch with members. 70 Panther Creek Cellars An Oregon winery opens a tasting room in Woodinville, Wash. By Stacy Briscoe 30 52 60 70 UPPER LEFT: CORK SUPPLY ©JORGE SIMAO; BOTTOM RIGHT: HUGREEN—CLEMENT LEE