Join us for this complimentary technical webinar on Acidification Toolkit: Strategies for pH Management in Climate-Challenged Viticulture. Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PSTIn an era where climate change is fundamentally altering wine composition, managing pH and acidity has become a critical challenge for modern winemaking. The increasing occurrence of high pH wines with elevated alcohol content not only compromises sensory qualities but also poses significant stability risks. This technical webinar provides a comprehensive analysis of acidification approaches, from traditional chemical interventions to innovative biological solutions. We will explore: The chemical acidification techniques Physical methods including ion exchange technologies Biological acidification processes Harvest timing strategies Blending protocols Speaker: Professor Antonio Morata, University of Madrid (Spain) Got a question about the webinar, email us at gusmerwine@gusmerenterprises.com www.G

As of February 24, 2023, Belize has officially joined the Madrid Protocol, becoming the 113th member of the system. This marks the fourth Commonwealth Caribbean nation and the third in three years to join, with the other members being Antigua and Barbuda (2000), Jamaica (2022), and Trinidad & Tobago (2021). Cuba is also a member from the Caribbean, while Curacao, Sint Maarten, the Caribbean Netherlands, and the French Caribbean jurisdictions are part of Madrid due to their status within the Kingdom of Netherlands and France. Trademark protection is essential for every wine brand name, fanciful name and vineyard designation.  Trademarks secure a wineries’ brand identity and help avoid infringement issues. However, obtaining international trademark rights can be a daunting task. The Madrid Protocol provides a simplified and cost-effective solution for wineries to secure their trademark rights across multiple countries. By f