80% of Napa Wineries Are Moving Forward with the 2020 Vintage: As the Californian wine industry assesses the damage of the Glass Fire, as many as 80% of Napa Valley’s wineries are pushing forward with the 2020 vintage... The post Afternoon Brief, October 23 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/10/23/afternoon-brief-1724?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1724 Published Date:Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:04:04 +0000 

We're very happy to announce that we will begin to carry Sraml's line of VPe & VP pneumatic membrane wine presses. With sizes ranging from 5 HL to 150 HL and a host of customization options, Sraml's presses represent the highest value to winemakers large and small. With an already-established US user base, we are ready to provide references from winemakers who've been using Sraml's presses for years. The Sraml family's focus is on producing two lines of high-quality, customizable presses: the VPe line and the VP line. Sraml VPe "Eco" Line of Pneumatic Membrane Presses Although the "e" in VPe stands for "Eco", these presses are anything but basic. VPe presses will satisfy the requirements of any small to mid-size winery. The VPe line represents a balance between affordability and high quality that is unrivaled in presses from other manufacturers. Standard features include: PLC touchscreen control with six pre-programmed pressing cycles Built-in fan for rapid inflation

As wineries are considered essential businesses during the Covid-19 epidemic, it is essential to protect employees and prevent the further spread of the virus. Disinfecting common surfaces is an absolute must! Ethanol is a highly effective "people friendly" surface disinfectant when used at the correct strength. VA Filtration USA has 90% by strength grape based ethanol available for immediate shipping or collection.  How to use ethanol for disinfection? We would recommend the following protocol for disinfection: Dilute 90% ethanol down to 70% strength by adding water (7 parts 90% ethanol to 2 parts water). The dilution lengthens the evaporation time of the mixture, allowing sufficient time for the ethanol to disinfect the surface (60 seconds minimum contact time). Add the mixture to a spray bottle and spray on surfaces ensuring complete coverage and wait for a minimum of 60 seconds. Wipe surfaces with a clean dry cloth if needed. How effective is ethanol agains