W01a: Building a Practical Quality Control Plan for Small and Mid-Sized Winery Labs

Tuesday, March 24 from 10:30 – 11:25

While lab results aren’t the only factor in winemaking decisions, they can offer valuable insight when it comes to harvest timing, SO₂ additions, and bottling prep. For many East Coast wineries, the cost or complexity of lab equipment puts some analyses out of reach. But there are practical, affordable ways to track key metrics that support wine quality. This session will highlight critical control points where measurements can guide decision-making, share accessible methods for small wineries, outline when outside lab work is worth the cost, and introduce a framework to build a right-sized quality control plan.

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