iPad Transforms Napa Winery’s Production Process
Great winemaking is both art and science. For Christian Gastón Palmaz, iPad has eased the efforts of both, and transformed production of the fine wine Palmaz Vineyards is known for.
Before a single grape is harvested, Palmaz depends on iPad to manage the 600-acre vineyard owned and operated by his family in Napa, California. He uses the Field Assets app to gather data on soil hydration, nutrient profiles, leaf moisture content, and cluster temperature — basically anything that might affect a plant’s vigor. Palmaz also uses the Topo Maps app to calculate down to the second how much sunlight a particular location will receive in a day. “Together, this data gives us an accurate picture of the whole vineyard, allowing us to make informed decisions about how to tend our vines. The data helps us get better fruit,” says Palmaz.
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