The concept of Oxidation Reduction Potential – or ORP – isn’t revolutionary science; it’s been known throughout the winemaking and brewing communities for more than 80 years. ORP measures electron pressure; the tendency of a system to gain or lose electrons. Positive ORP, an electron-accepting process, creates an oxidizing environment, while negative ORP, an electron-donating reaction, creates a reducing environment. The effects of ORP chemical reactions on fermentation processes have been observed for decades. What’s groundbreaking for today’s modern winemaking community is that two top-notch, fermentation specialist companies have teamed up on the ability to accurately measure ORP dynamics in wine must, which vastly improves the potential for production winemaking controls across the board. Gusmer Enterprises, the leading manufacturer, supplier and innovator of products and services to beverage industries since 1924, is partnering with Hamilton Company, global pioneer in process ana

Modern technologies for real-time data analysis, allow winemakers to track and fine-tune every detail. These advancements not only enhance traditional winemaking methods but also help optimize production efficiency and consistency, ensuring that each bottle of wine is of the highest possible quality.

Ariana Debose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, Aaron Lazar, & More Will Headline Broadway and Vine’s 2024 Concert Series in Napa Valley

The nonprofit concert, wine, and culinary series featuring top Broadway talent takes place at some of the world’s most renowned wineries and resorts in Napa Valley beginning on July 9th […]

Baker & Hamilton Extends Reach with New Distribution Partners in Texas, Michigan, and California

(January 9, 2024; Oakville, CA)—Baker & Hamilton, an esteemed Napa Valley producer of limited production Cabernet Sauvignon from the Phillips family’s historic estate in Oakville, is pleased to announce its […]

Featured Products at the 2023 WIN Expo  CDR WineLab  The WineLab is a robust, maintenance free LED photometer that can provide key analytical lab data in minutes. Reagents and cuvettes are bundled together in validated test kits, which streamlines the chemistry - you only need to use a pipette! Step by step instructions and results are shown on the screen, eliminating the need for conversions and calculations. Data can be exported to USB in XML format for integration into most databases. Learn More Hamilton Inline Process Sensors Hamilton Company, one of the pioneers of optical DO measurement, manufactures a number of inline measurement sensors and accessories for the wine industry. Hamilton’s innovative ARC platform features integrated wireless transmitters, bringing the conveniences of modern wireless technology to inline sensors. Learn More Gusmer Filter Media Gusmer Enterprises’ Color Sensitive Filter (CSF) series is manufactured using

Afternoon Brief, August 9th

How 3 Sonoma and Napa County Wineries Have Changed Their Packaging to Help Environment: Driving near Sebastopol, Ron Rubin had an epiphany when he saw blue recycling bins parked along the road, a punch of color against the gray pavement...

Come see all the latest products from Gusmer Enterprises at the 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium at booth #622. Fermentation and processing aids, filtration media and equipment, analytical products and instrumentation, and wine lab services!  www.GusmerWine.com

Afternoon Brief, November 9th

Push for Wine Sales in Colorado Grocery, Convenience Stores Is Too Close to Call as Voters Reject Two Other Booze Ballot Measures: Measures that would have dramatically changed the way Coloradans buy alcohol were failing Tuesday night, even with $30 million in campaign donations...