As we are in bottling season, free sulfite deserves extra attention.  Free SO₂ is your last line of defense against oxidation and microbial spoilage. Levels can shift more than expected after racking, blending, or filtration.  Before bottling, make sure to:  • Measure and confirm free SO₂  • Adjust based on pH and desired molecular SO₂  • Recheck after final additions and just prior to filling  A few ppm can make the difference between a wine that evolves beautifully and one that fades prematurely.   Please reach out if you’d like to chat about automated solutions for checking free sulfite. 

Bottling is where everything comes together, and where small sanitation gaps can have the biggest consequences. Even clean, stable wines can run into trouble if bottling lines aren’t properly cleaned and sanitized. Think about critical areas: complex filler components, hard-to-reach valves and gaskets, and inconsistent CIP coverage. In the presence of microbes, these factors all contribute to an environment prone to contamination. The risk? Spoilage organisms, refermentation, off-aromas, and reduced shelf life; all introduced at the point where there’s no opportunity to correct course. From there, the impact can escalate quickly, leading to rework, dumped wine, packaging holds, and ultimately, brand damage. The good news is that these challenges are manageable with the right approach. But bottling line sanitation isn’t one-size-fits-all. It requires the right chemistry, well-designed protocols, and a clear understanding of your specific equipment and wines. A strong program starts with

How do you ensure that your wine is ready for bottling, cold stable and free of the dreaded tartaric acid crystals?   For some wineries getting this certainty can be a nightmare both in terms of time, costs and space.   With EasyCheck from Admeo you get the all-important confidence before bottling ensuring your wine is cold stable.   What’s more, EasyCheck also provides precision temperature control meaning accurate, repeatable results.   With EasyCheck you get your data in minutes, not hours and get real-time results that could take weeks off your QC process. 

Harvest in Full Swing? We’re Here to Help. At Rutherford Equipment Rental, we know this is a critical time in your production cycle. Whether you're in need of last minute bottling equipment, or need extra tank capacity during Harvest, we've got the right equipment for your production needs.  Need help choosing the correct equipment for your needs? Our team brings hands-on winemaking experience to every conversation. We’re happy to make recommendations or answer any questions. Explore Our Catalog View our complete catalog here → RER Rental Catalog Get in Touch Ready to book equipment or check availability? Email: reservations@rutherfordrental.com Call: 707-253-7368 x1 Thanks for choosing Rutherford Equipment Rental. Let’s make this season a smooth one! We serve producers across Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and surrounding counties—within 3 hours of Napa.

After an successful experience at the Simei Trade Show in Milan, we were thrilled to welcome so many California winery customers to our headquarters in Cadelbosco di Sopra. It was a pleasure to connect, discuss ongoing projects, explore new opportunities, and share ideas on how to enhance and optimize bottling and packaging processes. Your trust, collaboration, and enthusiasm are what drive us to continue innovating and delivering solutions that exceed expectations for the winery industry. Thank you for being part of this journey of success with us—we look forward to building even stronger partnerships!

By Chelsea Franchi Tablas Creek is well-versed in the meaning of partnership.  After all, in business and practice, we are a partnership ourselves.  This winery was built upon the personal and professional relationship of two esteemed families: the Perrin Family of Chateau de Beaucastel and the Haas Family of Vineyard Brands.  This initial partnership not only shaped our present approach to business but also serves as a guiding principle in nurturing future collaborations.  We take great pride in the work we put forth in the vineyard, the cellar, and the business, so any ancillary associations we forge have some high standards to live up to. Infinity Bottling in American Canyon In addition to taking pride in how we conduct ourselves with others, we prioritize sustainability and recognize the profound impact our actions have on the planet.  In 2022, we released our first wine packaged in the bag-in-box format.  This radical decision was driven by several fa

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Economists and pundits are telegraphing the news that wine sales are contracting. In the wine industry’s ever-changing landscape, the ability to adapt to new developments is the path to success. "We've been diversifying our offerings to support our clients’ continually changing portfolios,” says Jessica Tuteur, President and General Manager of Infinity Bottling in American Canyon. “We've reduced our minimum quantities to meet the current market requirements, and we're open to discussing projects of all sizes.” Embracing Change Infinity Bottling was established in 2018 bringing new equipment and innovation to the wine industry. Many of Infinity’s winery clients are switching to lighter bottles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage the rising cost of glass. Others are switching to bulk glass instead of case goods, providing the winery with more flexibility to customize smaller runs and reducing transportation and handling costs