DUCKHORN WINERY + MBF
Duckhorn Vineyards Drives Massive Efficiency with the MBF Super Block
Moving away from third-party production, Duckhorn gains absolute control over quality, labor, and line speed through a single, highly automated block solution.
When production demands grew, Duckhorn Vineyards made the strategic move to bring its external bottling back in-house. To maximize their facility space, they partnered with MBF to install the customizable Super Block system—a high-output, automated line focused on smooth bottle handling and rapid changeovers.
This advanced system seamlessly integrates the entire bottling process, allowing Duckhorn to transition between product SKUs instantly without manual resets. By consolidating machinery and introducing precision automation, Duckhorn optimized its staff and increased its bottles-per-minute throughput. The upgrade enables the winery to produce an additional one million cases per year in roughly two-thirds of their previous operating time, successfully transforming their production dreams into a high-efficiency reality.