While the winery will soon welcome visitors, much of its technology is already hard at work in the vineyard. The vineyard uses sensors to monitor soil moisture and temperature, allowing a drip irrigation system to deliver only the amount of water each vine needs. New Sunnyslope winery uses solar power and innovative technology to build a more sustainable future As grapes begin to ripen, another piece of technology takes over. Those little pings of light scare away the birds," Poppen said. For the Idaho Wine Commission, projects like Gem 73 represent the future of Idaho's wine industry.