Duckhorn Winery, known for its acclaimed portfolio and long‑standing reputation for quality, reached a turning point when rising demand and a growing lineup of wines began to stretch its existing bottling capacity. The solution? Bringing bottling operations in‑house and partnering with MBF to design a system that could meet both their performance expectations and their high standard of craftsmanship.

Their story is now captured in our latest customer testimonial video, showcasing how forward‑thinking engineering and collaborative partnership helped Duckhorn elevate its production capabilities.

A Smarter Path to Bottling In‑House

When Duckhorn explored options for expanding capacity, they knew they needed more than just new equipment. They needed a solution that streamlined operations, reduced reliance on external partners, and protected product quality from start to finish. MBF’s integrated approach offered exactly that: a single point of contact, seamless coordination with multiple vendors, and a system designed around Duckhorn’s goals rather than forcing them to adapt to someone else’s template.

Why MBF? Engineering That Meets a Winery’s Vision

Duckhorn selected MBF for its customizable Superbloc™ system, a highly automated solution that brings together rinsing, filling, corking/capping, and inspection into one cohesive block.

What stood out most:

• Modularity & customization: The Superbloc™ was tailored to the winery’s needs rather than requiring costly facility adjustments.
• Precision bottle handling: Smooth transitions between stations protect product integrity and minimize downtime.
• Full‑system coordination: MBF aligned all contributing vendors and technologies, ensuring that every component, from inspection systems to conveyors, worked as a unified whole.

The Results: Efficiency Without Complexity

The collaboration delivered a dramatic boost in production output, enabling Duckhorn to produce roughly one million additional cases annually, and impressively, with less labor required, thanks to streamlined automation.

The Superbloc™ brought:

• Higher throughput
• Improved consistency from bottle to bottle
• Greater reliability and uptime
• A smoother workflow with significantly reduced manual intervention

Most importantly, the winery achieved these gains without introducing unnecessary complexity into its operation. The system is sophisticated technology that amplifies the strengths of the people who operate it.

A Partnership Rooted in Innovation

Duckhorn’s team emphasized the value of working with an equipment partner who not only supplied technology but also stood beside them throughout integration, training, and optimization. MBF’s role extended well beyond equipment installation, acting as a collaborator in long‑term success.

The result is a compelling example of what happens when innovative engineering meets a customer‑centric approach.

Watch the Full Story

Watch the full story in the video below, which dives deeper into Duckhorn’s challenges, the technical capabilities of the Superbloc™, and the impact the new system has made on day‑to‑day production.

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