Tip #17 Practical Hygiene Advice

One of the fundamental lessons for winemakers is that cleaning constitutes 90% of the job. This emphasis on cleanliness is vital, as a pristine winery is essential for producing high-quality wine. However, what constitutes “reasonable” sanitation? Which elements are most critical? And, what are the actual numbers we should be aiming for? See the figures in the link below for some practical advice on how to make your sanitation protocol most effective based on current literature. 

Cleaning & Sanitizing Solutions

WRE Sensory Session: Jacks & Stems

March 22, 2023

Stone Tower Winery

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Comparing chemical and sensory effects of destemmer rate in Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (2021)

Kirsty Harmon

Blenheim Vineyards

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Do jacks really matter? Testing the impact of post-destemmer sorting on Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot wine quality (2022)

Doug Fabbioli

Fabbioli Cellars

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