Wines & Vines' Annual Review

Wines & Vines, Nov, 2003

BETE FOG NOZZLE, INC.

30 Greenfield St.

Greenfield, MA 01301

Phone: (413) 772-0846

Fax: (413) 772-6729

E-mail: sales@bete.com

Web site: bete.com

The new Bete Finz high impact air nozzle is designed for quiet, efficient, wide coverage, high impact compressed air distribution for applications including blow-drying, cooling, cleaning, air knifing and surface cleaning along conveyors. It complies with OSHA regulations for noise and deadhead pressure, and has several built-in mounting options for new or existing applications. Matt Bete is president, Victor Urquiola, sales manager; Sue Cole, customer service manager.

BIRD GARD LLC

P.O. Box 1690

601 N. Larch St.

Sisters, OR 97759

Phone: (888) 332-2328

Fax: (541) 549-5286

In 2003, Bird Gard released its new Bird Gard Pro, with a redesigned box incorporating weatherproof features, more user-friendly controls and an optional extension speaker to protect two separate areas. All products are U.S.-manufactured and guaranteed. Your contact is sales manager Terry Denzer.

T.W. BOSWELL

2557 Napa Valley

Corporate Dr., Ste. D

Napa, CA 94558

Phone: (707) 255-5900

Fax: (707) 255-5952

E-mail:

info@twboswell.com

Web site: twboswell.com

The Boswell collection now includes the Legacy, Cote d'Or and Medoc barrels. The cooperage can provide product profile sheets showing how barrels are toasted and what to expect in terms of chemical and sensory attributes. Key personnel are Ed Larmie, Yuri DeLeon, Jerry DeLorenzo and Gary Kroll.

BOUCHARD COOPERAGES

743 Wilson St.

Napa, CA 94559

Phone: (707) 257-3582

Fax: (707) 254-0852

E-mail: barrels@napanet.net

Web site: bouchardcooperages.com

Bouchard introduces Keystone Cooperage, a Pennsylvania producer of ultra-premium fire- and water-bent American oak barrels. See the Web site for additional details or contact Roberta Manell-Montero or Gerhard Ziemer.

BRENNTAG WEST

4672 E. Drummond St.

Fresno, CA 93725

Phone: (559) 268-4571

Fax: (559) 268-0619

E-mail: obates@brenntag.com

Brenntag is expanding into the Pacific Northwest with new sales representative Eunice Kin Leung. In California, contact Ozzie Bates.

BRIMROSE CORPORATION

5024 Campbell Blvd.

Baltimore, Md. 21236

Phone: (410) 931-7200

Fax: (410) 931-7206

E-mail: process@brimrose.com

Web site: brimrose.com

The new Universal Analyzer is a handheld instrument used for analyzing both vines and wines for attributes including color, ripening, fermentation, water stress and many chemical components. For more information, contact Igor Nazarov.

BRITTON DESIGN

P.O. Box 1653

Sonoma, CA 95476

Phone: (707) 938-8378

Fax: (707) 938-5881

E-mail: pb@brittondesign.com

Web site: brittondesign.com

In the last year, Britton Design revitalized the Kunde Estate package, and has just completed the Seabiscuit Ranch wine package, honoring the legendary racehorse. Owner Patti Britton is your contact.

BUBCO, INC.

P.O. Box 1840

Lodi, CA 95241

Phone: (209) 367-3885

Fax: (209) 367-3895

E-mail: bubba@bubco.com

Web site: bubco.com

The new Lehner 12 volt SuperVario spreader has an adjustable spreading width between 6-78 feet with digital control panel supplied with a 19-foot cable. Dosage slide can adjust continuously; slide and spreading disc are stainless steel. The 27-gallon translucent hopper has a quick release lid. Bubba Simnacher is your contact.