Zerah’s Farm

Rhône Valley Varietals

Precision irrigation controller

Precision irrigation controller

Welcome to Zerah’s Smart Irrigation System, our state-of-the-art IoT irrigation controller. With its cutting-edge technology, this custom controller brings precision irrigation to a whole new level. Manage up to five irrigation valves effortlessly while...
Bench graft vines waiting

Bench graft vines waiting

Explore the beauty of Novovine’s nursery as we take you on a captivating journey. At the nursery, we proudly nurtured two exceptional clones of Syrah from the Rhône region of France, known as 23.1 and 35.1, alongside our exquisite Viognier clone. These vines,...
Just another beautiful morning

Just another beautiful morning

You must be curious about the story behind our name, Zerah’s Farm. Zerah, derived from ancient Hebrew, signifies the rising or dawn, perfectly capturing the essence of our journey with this remarkable land. It symbolizes a fresh start in our lives, where every...
Water storage for Block D

Water storage for Block D

The addition of a new water storage and pump station exclusively for Block D. As we prepare to plant Viognier, we recognized the need for a dedicated water source. With the installation of a 2400-gallon water storage, our total capacity now reaches an impressive...
Mesh wifi in vineyard

Mesh wifi in vineyard

Our sprawling ten-acre vineyard is home to 25 advanced irrigation controllers, each requiring a seamless connection to our central server for monitoring and control. To achieve this, we have implemented a state-of-the-art mesh WiFi network that unites every controller...
Mad scientist lab

Mad scientist lab

The downstairs area is still cluttered and chaotic. I’ve transformed it into my very own mad scientist lab, complete with a dedicated worktable. Currently, I’m deeply engrossed in testing and coding the IoT controllers for our irrigation systems. By the...
Just hanging out

Just hanging out

What a wonderful life! Imagine spending your evenings on your favorite perch, just relaxing and enjoying the view. Fauda gracefully balances himself on the tiny platform above, while Mizan peacefully snoozes below. As nocturnal beings, they are replenishing their...
Vineyard Installation

Vineyard Installation

Ever wondered how they bury those vineyard end posts to support the vineyard canopy? Take a closer look, and you’ll see a tractor with a powerful impact hammer, pounding them deep into the soil. The precision required to drive the vineyard post in the right...
Irrigation manifolds

Irrigation manifolds

Today, we want to talk about irrigation manifolds. Picture a buried vineyard manifold box with a sleek blue incoming water line and five valve-controlled irrigation lines branching out. But that’s not all. Our custom smart-irrigation controller box, conveniently...
Installing the irrigation pipe

Installing the irrigation pipe

Witness the intricate system of irrigation lines that will lie beneath the surface of the first section of Block A. A vibrant blue, a poly-line carries life-giving water, while five pristine white 1″ PVC lines stand ready to nourish the surface drip lines....