NAPA, Calif., (Nov. 26, 2025) – VA Filtration Services’ Scientific Approach, Innovative Solutions from Napa Valley At VA Filtration Services, our mission is to empower winemakers to produce wines of the highest sensory quality. One of the challenges in modern winemaking is managing undesirable levels of pyrazines, particularly methoxypyrazines, which can impart green, herbaceous aromas that mask fruit character and complexity. Winemakers are left with two options: cover up the pyrazine (and potentially other attributes) or remove it through advances in pyrazine remediation practices. The Problem: Pyrazines in Wine Methoxypyrazines are naturally occurring compounds in certain grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. While subtle concentrations can add a sought-after freshness, excessive amounts lead to pronounced bell pepper and grassy notes, often perceived as faults—especially in premium reds. Often pyrazines present in wine due to enviro

Let me introduce amaea, the latest addition to VA Filtration’s suite of services. amaea is an award-winning, molecular filtration technology known for its unrivalled selectivity - allowing winemakers to enhance product quality while preserving the integrity of their wines. Using molecularly imprinted polymers (MIP), amaea targets and removes undesired molecules, without the need for fining agents, masking or excessive stripping. The result? Refined and more balanced wines. Why winemakers are choosing amaea: Precise removal of unwanted compounds – from balancing bitterness to remediating smoke impacts and pyrazines Preserves varietal character and body Reduces waste by replacing single-use fining agents Saves time with rapid, real-time results Tailored solutions to achieve desired sensory outcomes We are currently offering in-house bench trials, where my team is available to demonstrate how this breakthrough technology can benefit your winery. Contact our team to book your

2 December 2024 – Californian wineries are set to gain access to an award-winning molecular filtration technology with industry specialists, VA Filtration announcing their latest partnership with amaea. amaea’s technology has been uniquely designed to selectively capture target molecules from wine using a filtration process. This innovative method gives winemakers the ability to balance and remediate wine with newfound ease and precision. Bryan Tudhope, Owner and Founder of VA Filtration said: “We are proud to partner with amaea to bring their ground-breaking technology to market. The selectivity and speed of the solution aligns with our focus to improve quality and add value. This makes it the perfect addition to our service portfolio.” Jonathan Engle, Wine Industry Lead at amaea said: “amaea’s technology is powerful because of its unique, first-of-its-kind molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). Each MIP is a tiny, reusable bead imprinted with a sp

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Vineyards and wineries face new, growing and shifting challenges each year, whether from the continued pressure to stay ahead of the competition or the

amaea are proud to announce their partnership with Winesecrets, a long-standing service provider for U.S wineries. With amaea’s innovative, molecular filtration technology in hand, U.S winemakers will now be able to recover more value from smoke impacted wine, without the need for excessive intervention. What does this partnership mean for winemakers? Value recovery: Remediate smoke impacted wine with greater potential to bring it back to its intended program. Tailored sensory outcomes: Achieve desired sensory outcomes and bring out the best from your wine with adjustable treatment rates. Lasting quality: Have the confidence that smoke markers will not return in your wine. Sustainability: Adopt a low-impact production process that uses regenerable polymers. Premium service: Be assured that Winesecrets and amaea, will deliver quality services with expertise and dedication. “Developed to specifically capture the volatile phenols attributed to smoke, by using&nb