Vivelys Launches Boisé® Absolu!

A groundbreaking Innovation: Unlocking the Natural Essence of Oak for Premium Wine, Beer, Spirits & Non-Alcoholic Beverages January 31st – VIVELYS, a pioneer in precision oenology, is thrilled to announce […]

The impact of climate change has increased the challenges winemakers face when growing grapes and making wine in what is already a complex system. When dealing with any change, whether a new tool, a process revision or the result of the changing climate, winemakers can take several years of testing and observing the outcome before being confident that they can trust its consistency. Boisé by Vivelys oak portfolio offers winemakers precision tools to combat the environmental conditions they experience every year. This year Glenn Jeffries, Boisé Oak Consultant, has observed an increase in the use of premium oak staves. Thicker staves are more effective at simulating the barrel impact on wine due to gradually releasing components during an extended integration period. This gives winemakers time to define their preferred wine profiles and gives them full control in achieving structured and complex mouthfeel in their premium wines without using barrels. To assure high qu

The newest 20-millimeter stave in Boisé’s Inspiration line, stands out. “You can tell just from looking at it, the sensory results are going to be incredible and unique,” says Glenn Jeffries, Boisé Oak Consultant. Boisé offers each of their stave flavor profiles in 7mm and 20mm versions, except for their new #20.HD stave, which is only available in 20mm. In order to get the high definition toast of the #20.HD with its depth of flavors, you need a thicker stave that can stand up to the intensity of the toasting process. The #20.HD stave brings toast and mocha notes, increases roundness and sweetness in the mouth, while boosting volume and length on the palate with significant aromatic persistence. “Boisé products stand out for their high concentrations of the aromatics and toasting components that you want without less desirable notes,” says Jeffries. “That distinguishes us and runs all the way through the Boisé lin

Afternoon Brief, November 10th

Verde Valley Declared an American Viticultural Area (AVA): More than four years after the initial petition was submitted, today the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) named the Verde Valley an American Viticultural Area (AVA)...

To reveal the best of each vintage and the perfect aromatic balance, Vivelys draws on unparalleled expertise in harvest planning and the interaction between wine, oak and oxygen, to help their customers make the right decisions at the right time. Climate change is a source of uncertainty for winegrowers all over the world, and Vivelys has decided to act. Not only can their precision oenological practices help mitigate harvest variance and produce consistent quality wines, they are implementing new technologies to make their solutions more sustainable through three commitments: 100% PEFC Certified Oak Products Vivelys’ high-end oenological oak products are made from 100% French oak exclusively from PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) sustainably managed forests. 100% Solar Energy Toasted Staves and Barrel Inserts Vivelys is the first in the sector to fully transition to use exclusively renewable energy for toasting their oak products. They made this shift

As California Returns to Reopening, Some in Wine Country Wonder if It’s Too Soon In Pandemic: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement Monday that he’s ended the regional stay-at-home order and returned the majority of the state, including the six North Bay counties, back to the purple tier is welcome news to affected businesses. But business leaders are concerned the shutdowns aren’t over... The post Afternoon Brief, January 26th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/26/afternoon-brief-1787?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1787 Published Date:Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:33:19 +0000 

Since 2017 all Boise oak has come from PEFC certified sustainably managed forests. Beginning September 1, 2020 the Vivelys’ factory installed 300 solar panels, achieved ISO 50001 certification for energy management, and is planning to decrease energy consumption by 10% by 2021.

For more than two decades Boisé has been offering a comprehensive range of premium quality French oak chips and staves for tank use. Today, Boisé introduces a new barrel insert which is designed to deliver new oak characteristics in neutral barrels. Boisé’s inserts offer wineries extended oak impact for their used barrels at a fraction of the cost of a new barrel. Boisé, partnered with G3 Enterprises, is offering this product first to the U.S. market where cost savings are crucial to wineries.” “It’s up to 10 times cheaper than a premium quality barrel,” says Galina Seabrook, Oak Business Development Manager at G3 Enterprises, “extending the life of existing barrels and at the same time contributing precise, complex flavor profiles with all the compounds that a barrel can add to the wine.” These new Boisé oak inserts consist of a chain of 16 staves; each stave is 20 millimeters by 20 millimeters by 25 centim