The makers of SmartBarrel Wine Storage system are proud to announce the introduction of GOlite, a new fermentation head that enables primary fermentation in SmartBarrel liners. It is suitable for use with grape juice (but not grape must), cider, mead and other liquid substrates. “We chose the GOfermenter system to minimize water use in our extreme desert location, but the benefits go far beyond water conservation,” avers Ann Torrence of Etta Place Cider in Torrey, Utah, “We are known for clean flavors because our fermentations are so hygienic in the bags, and we love the ease of clean-up when we are racking ciders.” The new add-on tool includes a temperature probe and a sampling port with a weighted ball for dipping into the fermenting liquid. A large relief valve permits the safe venting of gas from the primary fermentation. Its sealed liner condenses volatile aromatics back into the wine, enhancing the flavor profile of the final product. This new head also el

Storing wine safely has been a problem for centuries. Oxygen and microbial contamination can quickly ruin wine. Many solutions have been attempted – from sealed amphora to rubber bladders. Modern wine storage practice employ mainly barrels and metal tanks, but all these devices have a critical weakness – they are rigid containers – so there is headspace. Wine loss due to leakage, evaporation, and removal causes air to enter the container increasing the headspace, and the air in the headspace oxidizes the wine. The only remedy is to top-off the containers periodically, but this is labor intensive and introduces air into the container. It also greatly increases the risk of microbial contamination. Some techniques such floating head tanks or argon blanketing are used, but these are expensive and prone to failure. The SmartBarrel by GOfermentor provides an effective, economical, and reliable solution for the safe storage of wine during racking, aging, and bulk. This tech

Wine Storage System “VC tanks have poor seals that result in oxidation and microbial spoilage, VCTs have long been considered a necessary evil for small lot storage. Everybody hates them! SmartBarrel liners, which eliminate these problems, are a boon to small producer wine quality, to say nothing of their convenience, economy, and the elimination of water and chemicals for cleaning,” notes Clark Smith. The SmartBarrel wine storage system uses a patent diptube and single-use liners to store wine with no headspace – eliminating oxidation. The low oxygen permeable flexible liners can store partial volumes for years with no topping. Sampling is done by a vacuum pump reducing contamination. The liners are used only once which again avoids contamination due to poor cleaning, and also minimizes wash water usage. The Smart system have been available for several years for use with vertical drums, horizontal barrels, and 330 gallon IBC containers. Many wineries have a consider

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Intended for fermentation of must and wine storage. the construction with the inclined bottom and large rectangular manway enable an easy liquid discharge and a simple emptying of the fermenter, the cooling jacket (pillow plate) on the tank wall allows an effective regulation of must fermentation and the temperature of the wine in the vessel, the tanks can also be equipped with the system for pumping the must over the cap, legs or legs extensions are equipped with height adjusting screws and cup plates that allow to fix the tank to the floor in the wine cellar. Available in different model (from 500 to 2000 gal.) Request a quote

YOUR WINE IS IN GOOD HANDS  Storage and aging of sparkling wines is a very important part of our services at Rack & Riddle. We know and understand that a fully controlled environment is vital for the outcome of a stellar sparkling wine. Our dedicated staff and related winery resources are all part of the sparkling process, including our investment in custom-made robotics that ensure efficiencies in the aging and production of your bubbly, as well as job safety for our team. UPDATE TO WINE STORAGE RATES After many years of absorbing increasing costs while keeping our prices level, we must now institute new storage rates for wines that stay in our care beyond 18-months. The new rates, effective January 1, 2021, are as follows: Storage Months / Fee Per Bin / Per Month 1-12 months $20 Next 13-18 months $30 Next 19-36 months $50 Next 37+ months $100 1-12 months$20Next13-18 months$30Next 19-36 months$50Next 37+months$100 PLEASE NOTE: All current contracted storage rates