Learning Outcomes: This review covers practical and important issues regarding wine storage and bottling quality control. It outlines the importance of a proactive management system that …
Appearance Before bottling, make sure to check the cork branding is the one you chose! There are different grain sizes and types of markings (flame/laser) that will make a difference.
In addition, bottling operators need to observe the line performance by frequently checking vacuum, fill height, DO, Temperature, cork height, label placement, screw cap slip and torque …
Read DITS results- if you can’t use CMC for white stability, do traditional chilling and seeding for tartrate stability. Plan enough time for your particular winery to achieve this. Rough and polish …
If you have difficulty inserting long corks, give them a quick dip or rinse in sulphite (NOT PINK CHLORINATED) solution and then put them in warm water while you are bottling. This is …
Start running bottling line slowly and once it is established that everything is running smoothly, speed it up. Proper preparation is the best way to limit shutdowns, though sometimes they are …
Optimal filtration flow rate, selection of cost saving pre-filtration and installation of membrane filters validated for removal of wine spoilage organisms are all critical factors for successful …