Top Line Water is one of the most critical—and increasingly scrutinized—resources in modern winemaking. From cleaning tanks and floors to maintaining oak barrels, cellar operations can consume thousands of gallons daily. With rising sustainability expectations and operational costs, reducing water use is not just good for the environment, it is good for business. Water conservation is becoming an issue in modern winemaking. In the past, much of the conversation centered around vineyard irrigation. Today, one of the most overlooked areas of water consumption occurs in the cleaning and maintenance of barrels. Small efficiency improvements per barrel can translate into thousands of gallons saved per year in your operation. The Challenge Traditional oak barrels, while prized for the unique flavor addition and maturation with O2, also come with a significant sustainability issue: water usage. Cleaning and sanitizing an oak barrel typically require several high-impact water even

Are you paying for undercarriage corrosion? Whether it’s a company car or a heavy-duty commercial truck, there’s a hidden part of your vehicle and constantly under attack: the underbelly. Why should you care? Because the structural and operational integrity of your undercarriage directly impacts vehicle safety, performance, and even long-term value!   Unfortunately, in the rush of doing a vehicle wash, it’s commonplace to skip this crucial cleaning step. But when you do, it leaves expensive systems—like the brake lines, suspension, and exhaust—exposed to relentless corrosion. And repair and replacement costs can rapidly climb into the thousands of dollars! 4 Sneaky Undercarriage Corrosives 1. Damage Scratcher Gravel, rocks, glass and general road debris bounce up into your undercarriage and constantly scrape and chip away at the protective coatings and paint. Once the bare metal is exposed, rust immediately sets in. 2. Sticky Sponge Wh

What if you could have the QC data you need in minutes? With FLASH2, your team accesses data rapidly, makes great winemaking decisions, crafts consistent wines, less workload in your lab.  You can run free & total SOâ‚‚ tests from the same wine sample, saving you prep and wine Ensure both still and sparkling wines are protected with reliable SOâ‚‚ control Fast, automated workflows reduce manual steps and repeat testing High SOâ‚‚ range capability for sparkling dosage control Buffer capacity testing for proactive pH management User-friendly software with high precision With FLASH2, efficiency, consistency, and quality come together in one analyzer saving you valuable time.

Encore Glass is proud to welcome Tanager, Verdin, Hawk, and Falcon to our growing Featherweight Collection – each thoughtfully engineered at just 408g or 440g to deliver premium performance and a lighter environmental footprint. Now with more silhouettes, finishes, and style options, you can meet your sustainability goals without compromising brand identity. Lightweight glass with an average weight of 412 grams Distinct, shelf-worthy designs Made for eco-conscious wineries These four additions bring new design freedom to the collection that’s already helping wineries soar toward a more sustainable future. Explore Featherweight Designs.  Ready to Order? Reach out to our team at sales@encoreglass.com or give us a call at 707-745-4444 — we’re here to help bring your next bottling project to life.

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

Enhanced Bird Deterrent Technology for Vineyards Takes Flight with New Identity When the grapes are ripe and the birds are hungry, there’s no better vineyard protection than a sharp-eyed peregrine falcon soaring above the vines. Just a glimpse of this bird of prey sends starlings and other destructive flocks fleeing. Historically, wineries have installed netting to try to protect their crops, especially their most prized grapes. While effective, netting is also expensive, and installation and removal are labor-intensive. Other safeguards, such as cannons, broadcast distress calls, streamers or stationary decoys, offer fleeting results and can be intrusive.  Ten years ago, Falcon Crop Protection developed an innovative and cost-effective solution: realistic kites that mimic the shape and predatory movements of a peregrine falcon as it soars from a tall fiberglass pole. With just a slight breeze, the kite takes flight and patrols all day, triggering birds’ natural f

Please join us for a free webinar hosted by Admeo, where we’ll explore two powerful tools, FLASH2 and EasyCheck automated analyzers. EasyCheck is an automated analyzer for tartaric and calcium stability  FLASH2 is an automated titrator for pH, TA and SOâ‚‚ You’ll hear directly from: Ben Eyer, Product Specialist at Admeo Jacopo Rossi, Analytical Division Sales & Service Manager at Steroglass Together, they’ll share real-world examples about how these analyzers are transforming quality control in wineries across the globe by saving time and money, allowing you to make decisions about your wines quickly. Whether you're a winemaker, lab manager, or quality lead, this webinar will give you actionable insights into automating your workflow and creating efficiency with automation. Date: July 10 Time: 9:00am-10:00am PST Microsoft Teams: Click here to register now We look forward to having you join us!

Please join us for a free webinar hosted by Admeo, where we’ll explore two powerful tools, FLASH2 and EasyCheck automated analyzers. EasyCheck is an automated analyzer for tartaric and calcium stability  FLASH2 is an automated titrator for pH, TA and SOâ‚‚ You’ll hear directly from: Ben Eyer, Product Specialist at Admeo Jacopo Rossi, Analytical Division Sales & Service Manager at Steroglass Together, they’ll share real-world examples about how these analyzers are transforming quality control in wineries across the globe by saving time and money, allowing you to make decisions about your wines quickly. Whether you're a winemaker, lab manager, or quality lead, this webinar will give you actionable insights into automating your workflow and creating efficiency with automation. Date: July 10 Time: 9:00am-10:00am PST Microsoft Teams: Click here to register now  We look forward to having you join us!

  System Account System Account 0x010100043A3A8B2F2ED841920AEAB92B93F32F       Non-Saccharomyces Yeast   Bioprotection and more   Once overlooked, non-Saccharomyces yeasts have emerged as versatile tools that can significantly enhance wine aroma, acidity, mouthfeel, and overall quality. Discover how these unique yeasts are as varied in their applications and strain differences as their Saccharomyces cousins.   READ MORE     LEVEL2 SALVA™ BIOPROTECTION   SALVA offers specific bioprotection against Brettanomyces, including SOâ‚‚ resistant strains.   Learn More LEVEL2 FLAVIA™ ENHANCE AROMA AND TEXTURE   FLAVIA increases expression of terpenes and thiols (varietal aromas), increases roundness due to mannoprotein release.   Learn More   LEVEL2 INITIA™ BIOPROTECTION   INITIA consumes oxygen, suppressing the growth of microorganism and

Oregon Winemakers! Are you looking for practical ways to reduce SOâ‚‚ in your winemaking process? Join us for a FREE seminar hosted by ATPGroup and Fermentis, where we’ll share effective strategies to minimize SOâ‚‚ use and production from harvest to bottling. What We’ll Cover: SOâ‚‚ Basics: Why it matters and how less can be more Cleaner, Greener Winemaking: How reducing SOâ‚‚ helps your wine and the planet Bioprotection & Yeast Choices: Natural ways to keep spoilage in check Fermentation Hacks: Nutrition, temps, and tricks to cut SOâ‚‚ Tannins & Chitosan: Protect and stabilize your wine Selective Fining: Taming oxidation like a pro Step-by-Step Protocols: Practical tips from harvest to bottling We’re hosting two sessions — in Newberg and McMinnville—pick the one that works best for you:   NEWBERG: Location: Crush 2 Cellar  Address: 214 W Hancock St, Newberg, OR Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM RSVP here:&