The downloadable spreadsheet is available in both an Excel and PDF format. This document includes acceptable limits for wines and hard ciders destined for aluminum can packaging. These limits are discussed thoroughly in the “Canning Wines & Hard Ciders” webinar. That information is transcribed in the supplemental webinar notes. The PDF format can be printed […]
Winery Compliance
Spreadsheet: Wine Bottling cGMP Checklist
The downloadable spreadsheet is available in both an Excel and PDF format. The PDF format can be printed and easily attached to a cellar clipboard or inserted into the cellar record keeping binder to retain adequate QA/QC data related to pre-bottling, during bottling, and after bottling operations. For more information on how to use this […]
Spreadsheet: Wine Bottling QA/QC
The downloadable spreadsheet is available in both an Excel and PDF format. The PDF format can be printed and easily attached to a cellar clipboard or inserted into the cellar record keeping binder to retain adequate QA/QC data related to pre-bottling, during bottling, and after bottling operations. For more information on how to use this […]
Fundamentals of the Winery’s Lab
Webinar Curriculum: Look at a series of photos from winery laboratories across the U.S. Identify positive features in those labs. Identify weak points in those labs. Discuss wine lab features every winery should consider when developing, remodeling, or designing the laboratory space at the winery. Outline the importance of measuring certain chemical and microbiological parameters […]
Winery Sanitation Steps that Work!
Webinar Curriculum Four ways in which sanitation practices influence wine quality. A review of the microorganisms that are commonly present in wine. The differences between the terms cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization. It matters when we talk about this topic! Four cleaning and sanitizing principles for production employees to remember. Reminders to develop Sanitation Standard Operating […]
A Brief Review of Cleaning, Sanitation, and Hurdle Technology
The chaotic nature of harvest is a difficult time for many processors to remember key processing techniques that ultimately lead to differences in wine quality. In my previous job, I noticed that many producers felt nonchalant about good cleaning and sanitation techniques, especially with regards to the crusher/destemmer and press. This blog post will take […]
