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WINERY & VINEYARD EQUIPMENT 60 WINES&VINES August 2016 SUPPORT RESEARCH & WINE INDUSTRY NEEDS THROUGH THE A M E R I C A N V I N E YA R D FO U N D AT I O N P.O. Box 5779, Napa, CA, 94581 • T: (707) 252-6911 Visit our Web site at www.avf.org for information on funding and current research projects T E C H NO L O GY TO I M P R OV E I R R I G AT I O N E F F I C I E NC Y Dr. Andrew McElrone's research defines improvements in the Surface Renewal technique to more clearly evaluate the relationship between real vineyard evapotranspiration and traditional water status indicators such as midday leaf water potential. This valuable information will assist in the development of more efficient vine irrigation strategies and potentially reduce labor costs. For more information visit AVF.org or contact Dr. McElrone at ajmcelrone@ucdavis.edu. For a wealth of useful viticulture and enology research and information, visit AVF.org, ngr.ucdavis.edu, asev.org, iv.ucdavis.edu or ngwi.org Finding Solutions Through Research The Wines & Vines Product Focus feature is not intended to provide a definitive listing of all available products in a particular segment or provide any comparative analysis, but rather serve as an overview of what's new or available and also of potential interest to readers as determined by the magazine's editorial staff. BULLDOG MANUFACTURING The Bulldog Pup features a 36- inch stainless-steel wand with a sliding brass adjuster that allows for up to 9 inches of height ad- justment, depending on lees level. A sight glass is standard as is a 0.25-inch brass ball valve for the gas inlet. The wand is also available with an open end to fit a check ball valve or an exten- sion for puncheons. Price: $695. bulldogmfg.com RACK-IT-TEER The Rack-it-Teer wand comes standard with a sight glass, curved hose connection and flashlight holder next to the sight glass to free up both hands of the operator. The standard bung fits most bungholes, while an optional bung with lock fin- gers can provide even more sta- bility. The wand comes with a lees cup with adjustable height screw and can also be fitted with an optional no-drip, sanitary foot valve. Price: $1,300. rackitteer.com VALLEY PIPE AND SUPPLY Valley Pipe and Supply's racking wand features a quick-connect bung with two lock levers. The wand can be adjusted for lees level and also has an adjustable screw on the tip of the wand. A sight glass is optional. The com- pany also sells a complete top- ping cart that features a tri-clamp adapter to fit the open- ing on a keg. Price: $395. valleypipe.com MOREWINE! MoreWine!'s racking wand fea- tures a stainless steel lock-down mechanism and compression bung to create a tight seal. The wand is 31 inches long with an adjustable lees pin. The wand is sold without a sight glass, but one is available from the sup- plier as an option. Price: $229. morewinemaking.com Bulldog Manufacturing Rack-it-Teer Valley Pipe and Suppy MoreWine!