While compliance for FSMA is not the most fun winemaking topic, it can also appear overwhelming. However, with the FDA’s goal of inspecting each FDA-registered food/beverage manufacturing facility by the end of 2018, many wineries are getting a head start on developing their compliance documentation and preparing for future FDA inspections. If you would like […]
Pre-Bottling Prep
The Pre-Bottling Prep Production Guides for white, red, and formula wines are now available on the DGW Learning Center. What is the purpose of pre-bottling prep production guides? In meeting with current and potential clients, I have noticed that many wineries struggle with logistics surrounding pre-bottling operations. Pre-bottling operations include: Testing for and performing heat […]
FSMA and Wineries Webinar Registration Open
A few weeks ago, I released information on the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), and how it pertains to wineries. On Tuesday, May 15th, I’ll host 2 live webinars covering the following material with regards to FSMA and wineries: A brief explanation of what FSMA is The differences between federal, state, and local regulations […]
Creating Hybrid Wines True to Style
Over the years, I’ve noticed that it’s easy for wineries to fall subject to – what I like to call – the “ice cream syndrome.” In this case, one varietal wine is made for each wine grape variety brought into the cellar. Soon, a wine list in a tasting room can feel a bit like […]
Denise’s 2018 Wine Conference Finds
In January through March, I traveled to a number of states and conferences throughout the country including VinCo, Wine and Bev X, EWE, Grape Expectations, and the Mid-America Beverage Expo. If you found me at EWE, I hope you had the opportunity to check out the various items within the ASEV-ES Silent Auction. I’m proud […]
Helping Wineries Understand FSMA
*Note: This post was previously published in 2018, but was retracted after inquiries and discussions on some of the information. It is important to note that this post is not intended as legal advice. This article should help clarify some of the confusion related to federal FDA inspections associated with wineries. Wineries are encouraged to […]
