Napa, CA, 01012026 — VA Filtration is proud to announce its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of innovation, dedication, and service since its founding in 2001. Over the past 25 years, the company has grown from a visionary startup into a trusted leader in the filtration industry, serving clients across the globe. From its humble beginnings, VA Filtration has remained committed to delivering high-quality filtration services and advanced technologies to support the wine and spirits communities – serving more than 4,000+ wine brands in North America. Key milestones include: VA Filtration opened its first office in American Canyon in 2001. Founder Bryan Tudhope engineered and launched the first successful nanofiltration machines for the US wine industry. By 2004, the company had developed industry-standard machines and processes to remove 4EP from wine. VA Filtration designed and introduced a low-energy crossflow machine and launched the first two-column Crossfl

Napa, California - VA Filtration and LEV2050 have established an exclusive North American distribution agreement.  VA Filtration and LEV2050 have established an exclusive distribution agreement for North America and Chile. This partnership allows VA Filtration, based in Napa, California, to be the sole distributor of LEV2050’s bioreactors and related fermentation technology. The agreement leverages VA Filtration’s established presence and expertise in wine and beverage filtration, combined with LEV2050’s innovative bioreactor systems for yeast and bacteria propagation. Through this collaboration, wineries and food producers in North America and Chile gain direct access to LEV2050’s advanced microbiology solutions, streamlining imports and support. Recent import records confirm shipments of LEV2050 bioreactors to VA Filtration, highlighting the active implementation of this exclusive distribution arrangement. “We have always been known for our innovati

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

Sebastopol, CA - April 17, 2025 - American Winesecrets, LLC. (Winesecrets), a leading provider of wine alcohol reduction and other specialized wine filtration technologies announces that Cameron Caldwell has joined the company as our Operations Manager at the Sebastopol, CA headquarters. Mr. Caldwell has over four years of experience in the field of specialized separation technology for wine production, and over seven years of experience in winemaking and wine chemistry, to include roles in France, Australia, and New Zealand. He brings with him a high degree of wine chemistry and winery operation expertise.  Caldwell received a BS in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus. He also holds a Certificate in Winemaking from the University of California at Davis. Cameron most recently served as the Director of Operations at BevZero, and is deeply knowledgeable about alcohol reduction in wine, and the development of “No-Alc” flavor profiles.  “I&

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

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