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About Us

So, in early Spring of 2023 I was visiting a client in the wine industry and she mentioned to me that a few wineries were stuck as their local vendor was not around any longer to do testing for them. This had me thinking and, during my long drive, I put a plan together. As soon as I got home, I told my wife what I wanted to do, and she was all in. 

 

I have 30 years of lab and instrumentation experience that all started with bench chemistry. I have worked for multiple scientific instrument companies and have a wealth of knowledge in all types of analysis. My wife, and business manager, is an accountant who manages the day-to-day business operations. We are a small, family owned/run business and understand our success is tied to yours

 

I have a love of California wine, which started when I first moved here in 2008. I understand the passion and work that goes into making great wine. The tools I provide will make decisions easier and quicker as results are provided before I leave your site.

 

My experiences have gotten me to know lots of knowledgeable people who have built their own businesses that service the agriculture industry. The partnership I have with a local plant lab will be the perfect complement to the wine testing. This added service will give your vineyards the missing clues to great vine development - and, of course - better grapes.ed service will give 

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