Topics Covered:BrettFiltration for Microbial PurposesTartaric Acid Adds to Red WineCleaning/Sanitizing TotesMaximizing Red Wine ColorDissolved CO2 Levels in WineSpargingResidual Sugar in Dry WinesFiltration Effects on Wine Aroma/FlavorSterile Filtration vs. Non-Sterile FiltrationUnfiltered Bottling AnalysesPCR Positive Test ResultsReducing Sunlight Intensity in a Production Space
Inert Gas
September 2021: Q&A Summary
Topics Covered:Private Tasting Event TipsMinimizing Post-Fermentation Astringency in White WinesInert Gas Pre-FermentationProducing a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Style WineMixing Yeast SlurriesUsing Dry Ice in Yeast SlurriesFermentation that Won’t StartProduction Steps Immediately Post-Primary FermentationMonitoring Spoilage in a Cool FermentationExtended Maceration of RedsAcid AdditionsYeast/Nutrient Dosage Rate DeterminationRemoving a Film and Wine Oxidation
FREE: Dissolved Oxygen
Hosted on January 22, 2019 Dissolved oxygen is the driver behind many of the most common stability and spoilage issues facing winemakers. Its negative synergistic relationship with sulfur dioxide, the role it plays with volatile sulfur defects, and microbial interactions make it worthy of attention. In this webinar, we will discuss its effects, easy to […]
Q&A Summary: July 2020
Topics Covered:EbulliometersOxygen During FermentationReading HydrometersStuck FermentationsSugar to Alcohol ConversionsAdding SO2SO2 Concentration TargetsEllagic Acid in Fruit WinesOak Chips in Red FermentsSulfur Sprays and Fermentation Years ago, when we had a consultant they had us purchase this piece of equipment for alcohol testing for wine. We were instructed to first determine the boiling point of water, and […]
Q&A Summary: April 2020
Topics Covered:Barrel useBentoniteCold stabilityRackingPressingWine storageDissolved oxygenFruit wines How many times / how long can you use a barrel? I know there is not one exact answer, but is it more of a taste thing, or how do you know when a barrel is neutral? While there may be some variation among barrel producers, a barrel […]
