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W i n e s & V i n e s J U LY 2 0 1 4 27 J U L Y N E W S grade flow meters provide "compact, high-precision fluid measurement." The meters can be installed either in line or at the end of a hose, feature an easy-to-read display and are available with Tri-Clover ends. The units feature two flow "to- talizers," one of which can be zeroed after each batch. Details: assuredautomation.com. Sanitary strainers by GW Kent GW Kent released new sanitary strainers that fit 2-inch Tri-Clo- ver fittings and come in various configurations. The company reports that the strainers offer a large surface area and pro- vide high flow rates with mini- mal pressure drop. The strainers can handle medium to fine straining and can be equipped with a variety of mesh sizes. Details: gwkent.com. New fungicide by Summit Agro Summit Agro announced it's adding the Ranman 400SC fun- gicide to its portfolio of prod- ucts. The fungicide's active ingredient is Cyazofamid, and according to Summit Agro the product is an ideal candidate for disease-resistance management. The fungicide is effective for treating downy mildew on grapes and is designed to be ap- plied at 2.1-2.75 fluid ounces per acre before or after the first ap- pearance of disease symptoms. Ranman 400SC will be available in 1 gallon and 1 quart contain- ers. Details: summit-agro.co.jp. Mc Mag 3000 flow meter by McCrometer The heavy-duty Mc Mag 3000 flow meter is designed for "dirty water" applications such as surface water and wastewa- ter ponds. The electromagnetic sensor measures in multiple lo- cations to de- liver results within 1% ac- curacy. Each unit comes with a guar- anteed five- year battery life, and the angled sensor sheds debris to help ensure accurate measure- ments. Details: mccrometer. com. Multi-channel data logger by TandD The new M C R - 4 T C data logger by TandD provides four channels of temperature m o n i t o r i n g and logging. Up to four units can be linked to provide 16 channels of monitoring. The unit supports K, J, T, S and R thermocouple types. Data can be viewed on an LCD display, accessed through a USB con- nection or saved onto an SD card and later transferred to a PC. Details: tandd.com. Natural fruit fly killer The start-up company Aunt Fannie claims to have raised $500,000 in seed money to de- velop what it's touting as a natural pesticide to quickly at- tract and kill fruit flies. The company's FlyPunch! is a 3.4- ounce pouch filled with a pro- prietary liquid "made from natural concentrates with no poisonous ingredients" that at- tracts and kills fruit flies quickly. Details: auntfannie.com. Contact: James Bateman, Sales Manager cell: 707-200-7838, email: james@wineryproducts.com Oenotank technology licensed by Flextank International Ltd. Products may differ in appearance to imagery. Oenotank sample tap & drain valve displayed are optional accessories. Copyright Roaming Gnome Enterprises. Rather than suggesting switching out the old family dog for a new puppy, we suggest winemakers look at the Oenotank with Esprit du Chêne inside as an alternate maturation program that may run nicely alongside, or in combination with, your traditional oak barrel program. Consider making 2014 the year you find out for yourself how good a wine can be made in an Oenotank with Esprit du Chêne. We have put together a great limited time trial offer for first time users. Contact us for further details! Designed specifically for wineries, the Oenotank has an airtight, wide mouth screw lid with a large opening, making the process of cleaning the tank extremely easy. Wineries use the Oenotank for storage, transport & blending, but the Oenotank has been engineered for a lot more - to replicate the positive effects of maturing wine in oak barrels. From the standpoint of passive micro-oxygenation, 12 months in an Oenotank is approximately equivalent to 5 months in a new barrel & 7 months in a neutral barrel. With or without our oak adjunct line, Esprit du Chêne, the winemaker will be able to deliver superior wines at a fraction of the cost of a traditional oak barrel program. Our hand selected Esprit du Chêne premium staves (literally translated, the spirit of oak) will elevate the oak aroma & flavor in your wine to a higher level. Roaming Gnome Enterprises has an exclusive arrangement with one of France's most experienced & well respected Oak Masters, who sources premium trees chosen out of the best French forests for Esprit du Chêne. We have attained a rare balance of elite quality while maintaining affordability within a commercial wine making program. Ask about our Oenotank with Esprit du Chêne inside trial offer -- limited quantites available. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE OENOTANK & ESPRIT DU CHÊNE OAK? We would love to show you the Oenotank & Esprit du Chêne oak product lines at your winery, because nothing beats seeing the real thing. Make an appointment request! Premium Staves. The Spirit of French Oak. J U L Y N E W S