Tartrate stabilization helps keep wines bright, clear, and free of the “wine diamonds” that consumers often perceive as a flaw. While traditional cold stabilization works, it can be time- and energy-consuming, and can affect aromatics and flavor. Today, there are smart, innovative stabilization solutions that eliminate the need for chilling while protecting wine quality and making cellar work easier. Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) CMC is a cellulose-based solution that acts by interfering with crystal growth. While traditional stabilization induces crystal formation, CMC prevents them from developing in the first place. It provides reliable stability without chilling and helps preserve pH, aroma, and flavor. CMC is a strong choice for white and rosé wines where clarity and freshness are priorities. Acacia Gum Acacia gum, made from the sap of Acacia trees, coats the tiny tartrate particles so they cannot grow into visible crystals. It also helps protect color, making it

Achieving tartrate stability is critical for delivering wines that hold up in bottle and on the shelf. One tool that has become increasingly popular for this purpose is carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), but not all CMCs perform the same. Understanding how CMC works, and how to properly use it, can help you avoid hazes, filtration issues, and color instability. How CMC Prevents Crystal Formation CMC helps prevent potassium bitartrate (KHT) crystals from growing by binding to the crystal surface. It does this through electrostatic attraction between the negatively charged carboxymethyl groups in CMC and the positively charged surface of the KHT crystals. The strength of this interaction depends on the molecular structure of the CMC, meaning that different CMCs vary in their effectiveness. Protein Stability: A Crucial First Step Some CMC products, particularly those with longer polymer chains, can interact with proteins in wine and cause hazes. Protein stability must be confirmed before any

With Spring in the air and Schneckenleitner cask and puncheon orders being fulfilled and planned in Austria, the Bouchard Cooperages team wanted to take the time to highlight the special relationship between the Schneckenleitner family and their largest of client's: Schloss Gobelsburg from Austria's Kamptal region. For any producers still interested in casks and puncheons (500L - 800L) it is not too late to add any orders in our containers or choose from the current stock options of 500L puncheons that we currently have in our US warehouse.  Fassbinderei Schneckenleitner Family owned and operated since 1880, the Schneckenleitner family has been manufacturing Austrian oak and Acacia puncheons, casks and conicals for five generations. Nestled along the Ybbs river in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, the new state of the art cooperage, stave mill and wood maturation park was inaugurated in 2022 allowing for the Schneckenleitner's activity to all live in one spo

New Winemaking Products in 2024 New Yeasts, Nutrients, Enzymes, and Tannins Scott Laboratories has been bringing innovative, science-backed products to the wine industry for more than 90 years and we wanted to remind you about the exciting new winemaking products we have brought on for 2024. Yeast RUBY™ RUBY™ is an innovative yeast with specific metabolic capabilities that can help reveal red thiols and enhance blackcurrant, raspberries, plums, and spice aromas. Rehydration Nutrients GO-FERM STEROL FLASH™ GO-FERM STEROL FLASH™ can be used with cool water and rehydrated yeast can be directly added to juice/must after 15 minutes. Enzymes RAPIDASE EXTRA PRESS™ For white and rosé wines, RAPIDASE EXTRA PRESS™ is a liquid skin contact enzyme for aroma release, juice extraction, and clarification. Tannins ESSENTIAL OAK SWEET™ Ideal for final blend adjustments, ESSENTIAL OAK SWEET™ enhances sweetness and volume, imparting hints of

JUNE 28, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the 17th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place June 10-12 in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise that the majority of wine purchased for home consumption is bought by women. The IWWSC judging panels consist entirely of professional women in the wine and spirits industries — winemakers, distillers, marketers, buyers, sommeliers, educators and journalists.  “As always, the International Women’s Wine & Spirits Competition shined a spotlight on hundreds of deserving wines,” says Debra Del Fiorentino, owner of Wine Competitions Management & Production, which organizes and presents IWWSC. “And even though entry is open to all winemakers regardless of gender, I found it gratifying that six of this year’s sweepstakes wines were created by women. And our overall wine winner also was named Best Woman Winemaker

SMARTGUM® by ENOLOGICA VASON is not just another Gum Arabic. It's a game-changer for winemakers. Developed in 2019, this high-quality gum, sourced from Acacia verek, is a levorotatory gum that can produce the perception of sweetness and volume and provide colloidal protection while reducing astringency. But what truly sets SMARTGUM® apart is that it does not contain sulfur dioxide, making it an ideal choice for organic wine production. Our exclusive patented “SMART” process also ensures that this 100% long-chain Gum Arabic is completely filterable. Click here to learn more: Acacia Senegal - Levorotatory Characteristics: color stabilization, roundness Related products: ICON®GUM, ARABAN®SPRAY DRY, ARABAN®SUPER, SMARTGUM® Acacia Seyal - dextrorotatory Characteristics: synergy for stability, roundness, filterability Related products: EV GUM, ARABAN®JUCLAS, VASONGROUP’s equipment division, offers a sta

Gum Arabic, also known as "Acacia Gum", is a natural substance derived from the sap of certain species of #Acacia trees, primarily Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. This unique and versatile material has a rich history dating back thousands of years and originates from the arid regions of Africa, particularly in the #Sahel region, which spans across countries like Sudan, Senegal, and Chad. Its sustainable and eco-friendly nature, coupled with its versatility, continues to make it a valuable natural resource for #winemaking process, thanks to its ability to prevent the appearance of cloudiness and precipitates in the bottle. In addition to the benefits for the #environment, #GumArabic also has a positive socio-economic impact: the harvest of Acacia Gum gives work to millions of people and farmers in Africa, a chance for local communities to increase good life standards. 

NEW CHEESE BOARDS Check out our ‘Website Exclusives’ at the bottom left of our web pages. Many new items arriving every week. The 6681 cheese board, 11” X 8-5/8”, is made out of a beautiful eco-friendly Acacia wood. (Available in Bamboo) Retails for $16.95 and higher. The 6662 Eco-friendly Bamboo, a medium sized cheese board, 9” X 7”, (Available in acacia) Retails for $5.95 and more. The 18” diameter large Bamboo cheese board will hold a large assortment of cheese and accessories. (Available in acacia) Retails for $31.95 and more. This large, 20” X 11" X 5/8”, acacia cheese board (Available in Bamboo) Holds large portions of servings. Retails for $34.95 and Higher. *Acacia Wood has one of a kind patterned grain on each cutting board. Find many more cheese related accessories in our catalog, website or trade groups’ websites. We also specialize in wine and bar accessories. Franmara, Inc. carries over 2600 products. www.

History: TONNELLERIE BILLON SA was founded in 1947 by Gaston BILLON and is located in Beaune Burgundy. The cooperage was purchased by the Damy family to become the sister cooperage of Meursault's Tonnellerie DAMY. Positioned in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuit's largest city; Beaune, the cooperage has built a strong reputation amongst BurgundToday Tonnellerie Billon annually produces around 10,000 barrels a year and has 2 hectares dedicated for wood seasoning, 2 hectares for barrel production, and a 4,000 square meter shop workshop that employs 20 coopers. The current CEO of the cooperage, Vincent Damy was awarded the prestigious "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" title in 2007 and overseas production at Tonnellerie Billon. y chardonnay and pinot producers.   Today: Tonnellerie Billon annually produces around 10,000 barrels a year and has 2 hectares dedicated for wood seasoning, 2 hectares for barrel production, and a 4,000 square meter shop workshop th

The 6681* cheese board, 11” X 8-5/8”, is made out of a beautiful eco-friendly Acacia wood. (Available in Bamboo, 6663) Retails for $16.95 and higher. This Medium Sized cutting board is utilitarian as well presentable for a cheese course, for hors d’oeuvre or chocolate presentations. One of a kind patterns on each cutting board. Engraving or printing looks great on this unique board. (also available.) Find many more cheese related accessories in our catalog, website or trade groups’ websites. We also specialize in wine and bar accessories. Franmara, Inc. carries over 2600 products. www.franmara.com, or 800-423-5855. See our online catalog at https://viewer.zoomcatalog.com/franmara-2020-no-pricing. *Acacia Wood has one of a kind patterned grain on each cutting board.