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2016 SUPPLIER GUIDE 54 WINES&VINES November 2016 achieved. Lastly, we specialize in import bulk-to-bottle projects, which improves margins and wine quality while positively improving carbon footprint associated with importing cased goods. C: WINERY SERVICES G G&D CHILLERS Committed to cold: 24/7 service, satisfaction guaranteed Eugene, Ore. P: (800) 555-0973 F: (541) 345-8835 W: gdchillers.com E: justin@gdchillers.com What's new: The industry standard when it comes to portable chilling and heating is G&D's Fire & Ice portable heating and chill- ing unit. Fire & Ice's roots stem from its early days of navigating busy wineries dur- ing harvest. Can't stand the heat? Don't worry, this portable refrigeration unit comes in a chill-only model as well, featur- ing the same design and specifications. Every unit is made in the USA by a dedi- cated staff of engineers at our new ware- house in Eugene, Ore. C: FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION • WINERY EQUIPMENT G3 ENTERPRISES Quality solutions backed by five decades of experience Modesto, Calif. P: (800) 321-8747 F: (209) 341-1929 W: g3enterprises.com E: g3.info@g3enterprises.com What's new: G3 is the U.S. distributor of Boisé, a line of premium oak products that help create precise and consistent wine pro- files. Owned by Vivelys, Boisé is recognized as a world leader in innovative oak alterna- tives. Boisé products range from a selection of 11 complementary chips that can be as- sembled to serve as a basis for the wine- maker in creating wine profiles. Each chip has organoleptic characteristics that allow the winemaker to directly impact aromatic profile and balance on the palate. C: PACKAGING • TASTING ROOMS • VINEYARD EQUIPMENT • WAREHOUSING / SHIPPING • WINERY EQUIPMENT • WINERY SERVICES GEA GROUP Engineering for a better world Columbia, Md. P: (410) 997-8700 F: (410) 997-5021 W: gea.com E: gea-pe.us@gea.com What's new: The GEA Hilge HYGIA pump is designed specifically to match the hy- gienic standards and production require- ments typical in the beverage industry. The high-efficiency motors help keep en- ergy consumption as low as possible. Carefully designed flow paths, free from dead corners, ensure optimum utilization of the conveying energy. Lower consump- tion of energy, water and chemicals means less load on the environment and climate. All pumps are supported with the GEA service commitment. C: FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION • WINERY EQUIPMENT G-M-I INC. Quality gaskets/seals from quality people Willoughby, Ohio P: (440) 953-8811 F: (440) 953-9631 W: gmigaskets.com E: gmiinc@msn.com What's new: GMI recently developed an FDA rubber inflatable seal for variable-capacity tanks for stand-alone hand-type and/or in- line regulated compressed air systems. C: WINERY EQUIPMENT THE GARAGISTE FESTIVALS Celebrating the artisan winemaker Templeton, Calif. P: (805) 769-8211 W: garagistefestival.com E: info@garagistefestival.com What's new: The Garagiste Festival cele- brates its sixth anniversary Nov. 10-13 at the Ponderosa Pavilion at the Paso Robles Fairgrounds and other Paso Robles, Calif.- area locations. The festival includes more than 60 garagiste winemakers pouring more than 200 handcrafted, micro-production wines, grand tasting, a "rare and reserve" opening round, intimate and educational tasting seminars and more. C: ASSOCIATIONS & EDUCATION GLOBAL PACKAGE LLC International glass and packaging solutions Napa, Calif. P: (707) 224-5670 F: (707) 224-8170 W: globalpackage.net E: info@globalpackage.net What's new: Global Package LLC is pleased to introduce a new addition to its Estal line of bottles: the Clarior Doble Alto. This is a beautiful original design with re- fined lines and a double base height that acts like a podium, which increases a brand's shelf presence without increasing the amount of glass used in manufactur- ing. Primarily thought of as spirits bottles because of their capacity for fine decora- tion, they are perfectly suited to high-end wines as well. C: PACKAGING GOLDSTRAND PLANNING GROUP Trusted advisor since 1976 Stockton, Calif. P: (800) 507-9911 F: (209) 472-1551 W: goldstrand.com E: planning@goldstrand.com What's new: Sonoma County location: 9153 Windsor Road, Windsor, Calif. 95492. C: FINANCE, LEGAL & ADMIN SVCS GOMBERG, FREDRIKSON & ASSOCIATES Market intelligence for the wine industry San Rafael, Calif. P: (707) 940-3922 F: (415) 453-2517 W: gfawine.com E: info@gfawine.com What's new: Gomberg, Fredrikson & Associ- ates was acquired in March 2016 by Wine Communications Group and bw166. Our new address is 65 Mitchell Blvd., Suite A, San Rafael, Calif. 95476. C: PUBLICATIONS • SALES & MARKETING GORILLA SHIPPER The safe and green way to ship wine. Fast, easy, compact and strong Duluth, Ga. P: (866) 447-4737 F: (770) 622-6545 W: gorillashipper.com E: info@gorillashipper.com What's new: Styrofoam cool packs and gel bricks. C: PACKAGING • TASTING ROOMS GORMAN-RUPP CO. The pump people Mansfield, Ohio P: (419) 755-1011 F: (419) 755-1251 W: grpumps.com E: grsales@gormanrupp.com What's new: Gorman-Rupp Pumps offers new Eradicator Solids Management Sys- tems for the Super T series line of self-prim- ing centrifugal trash pumps. The system consists of a new, patented lightweight in- spection cover, an innovative back cover plate incorporating an obstruction-free flow path and an aggressive self-cleaning wear plate including laser-cut notches and grooves, along with a revolutionary tooth designed to clean material from the eye of the impeller. Upgrade kits are available for existing pumps. C: VINEYARD EQUIPMENT • WINERY EQUIPMENT GRAVER TECHNOLOGIES The clear solution Glasgow, Del. P: (302) 731-1700 F: (302) 369-0938 W: gravertech.com E: info@gravertech.com What's new: Newly redesigned website. C: WINERY EQUIPMENT GRIPPLE INC. The fastest way to install and repair fence and trellis wires Aurora, Ill. P: (866) 474-7753 F: (630) 406-0664 W: gripple.com/us E: grippleinc@gripple.com What's new: Gripple's newest product, VIT- S, is a quick and easy product that attaches to metal and wooden end posts to manage your fruiting wires. The VIT-S allows wires to be moved independently during the growing season and can be easily dropped to the ground for pruning. C: TASTING ROOMS • VINEYARD EQUIPMENT • VINEYARD SUPPLIES GUALA CLOSURES NORTH AMERICA Create value, protect your brand Fairfield, Calif. P: (707) 425-2277 W: gualaclosures.com E: info@gualaclosuresna.com What's new: Guala Closures is proud to intro- duce the North American wine industry to our smooth-profiled, internally threaded closure solution, "Savin Premium." With its sleek con- tours and well-engineered internal structure, Savin Premium offers an optimum combina- tion of aesthetic style and technical reliability to add maximum value to your brand. C: PACKAGING HEINRICH GÜLTIG KORKWARENFABRIKATION GMBH Pioneer, innovator, partner Heilbronn, Germany P: (707) 863-8404 F: (707) 863-7755 W: gueltig.com E: sales@gueltig.com What's new: Screwcaps available with liners for use with carbonated/sparkling wines. C: PACKAGING GUSMER ENTERPRISES The revolutionaries behind wine's visionaries Fresno, Calif. P: (559) 485-2692 F: (559) 485-4254 W: gusmerwine.com E: sales@gusmerenterprises.com What's new: Arôbois Arôneo French oak chips, a new yeast strain (Brio by Renais- sance Yeast) that excels with Pinot Noir and new services at our Napa and So- noma locations. C: COOPERAGE • WINERY EQUIPMENT • WINERY SERVICES • WINERY SUPPLIES H H&A BARREL MANAGEMENT Operational management of your barrel inventory St. Helena, Calif. P: (707) 523-1112 F: (707) 523-1313 W: ha-barrelmanagement.com E: contact@ha-barrelmanagement.com What's new: A wider range of barrel-man- agement services in addition to our finan- cial solutions. Our three-tiers—silver, gold and platinum levels—offer our customers fast removal of used barrels, deferred pay- ments, full online inventory tracking and barrel traceability. C: COOPERAGE • FINANCE, LEGAL & ADMIN SVCS H&H WINE BROKERAGE An experienced bulk wine brokerage St. Helena, Calif. P: (707) 252-8888 F: (707) 252-7361 W: hhwinebrokerage.com E: johnhughes@hhwinebrokerage.com What's new: Many new listings of bulk wines every day. C: WINERY SUPPLIES