Groundwater management fees are no longer just a future issue for California winegrowers. Basins in Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, and the Santa Ynez/CMA area already have fee structures tied to groundwater management. In the Napa Valley Subbasin, Recovered Water Solutions, a Winesecrets company, can help wineries and growers identify opportunities to annually save over $60 per acre on local groundwater sustainability fees.  Planted acreage Potential annual savings 250 acres $15,040 500 acres $30,080 1,000 acres $60,160 On this and related water-cost issues, Recovered Water Solutions works with wineries and processors to better understand water use, identify loss points, and develop practical recovery and reuse strategies that improve cost control, efficiency, and long-term resilience. Call or email Eric@winesecrets.com for more information about our water recovery and resuse services. Or visit recwatersolutions.com. Toll Free: (888)

Sebastopol, CA – January 16, 2023 – American Winesecrets, LLC. (Winesecrets), North America’s leading wine filtration company, has expanded its engineered solutions offerings to include facility wastewater recovery under the name Recovered Water Solutions (RWS). Winesecrets President Eric Dahlberg “As changing regulations concerning processed water discharge and water scarcity challenge the security of this vital resource, our expertise in filtration can serve wineries, food, beverage and agricultural production with filtration-based recovery of wastewater.” “Winesecrets’ channel partnership with Veolia Water Technologies (formerly Suez Water Technologies/GE Water) provides us access to world class knowledge and experience that would not otherwise be available for operators of smaller plants like wineries” commented Dahlberg. “The benefits of wastewater recovery systems include reduced well or municipal make up, reduced land ap

This year at the 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Winesecrets is presenting Recovered Water Solutions (RWS)! Visit our booth for more information about Recovered Water Solutions. We are now using our 20 years targeted filtration experience to help reduce, recycle and reuse your wastewater! We will have have a “P” Model Test Track on display at our booth. The Test Track is a benchtop RO for Lab Scale processing. We can either take your sample and run it in our lab or build you a custom Test Track to run at your facility. Visit Winesecrets at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium booth 1222 Winesecrets offers wine filtration services, assessment services and high proof sales. Now we are using our 20 years of targeted filtration specialty to launch wastewater recovery!

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&

Cold stabilization has long been a cornerstone process in wine production, crucial for preventing tartrate crystal formation in wine. Traditionally, this process has involved chilling wine to near-freezing temperatures for several days, requiring large refrigeration tanks and substantial energy consumption. Today, the innovative Padovan Kristalstop (K-Stop) is transforming this labor-intensive and energy-hungry process into a streamlined, energy-efficient operation with a much lower carbon footprint. By utilizing a continuous process, the K-Stop can stabilize wine in just 90 minutes, allowing for smaller equipment, reduced energy use, and increased flexibility in production schedules. Energy-Efficiency The K-Stop offers an 80% energy recovery rate in refrigeration, thanks to a crystallization tank that is 60 to 80 times smaller than traditional refrigeration tanks, as well as its pre-cooling process that uses a counter-current heat exchanger. This design not only reduces energy consump

Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is a secondary bacterial fermentation that converts malic acid into lactic acid in wine. It is a common step in winemaking and is necessary for some wine styles. This process creates aroma and flavor compounds and reduces the acidity of the wine, which increases the roundness of the mouthfeel. MLF can occur naturally during or after primary fermentation or can be induced by inoculating the wine with a selected bacterial strain. It is much slower and less turbulent than primary (alcoholic) fermentation; taking weeks, even months, to complete, and truly testing the patience of an enologist. The fermentation is complete when malic acid levels are measured below 0.1 g/L. Recommended practices for a successful MLF:  For easier acclimatization, keep the wine below 15% alcohol and above pH 3.1. Consult the recommendations for your selected strain of bacteria for specific parameters. Maintain a temperature between 63–77°F (17–25°C) to acti

Sebastopol, CA - February 23rd, 2023 - American Winesecrets, LLC. (Winesecrets), North America’s leading wine filtration company’s water recovery arm, Recovered Water Solutions (RWS) will be holding a “Water Recovery for Wine Producers” webinar on Thursday March 2nd, 2023 at 10am PST along with Summit Engineering’s Gina Giacone , P.E. – Principal & Division Manager of Water/Wastewater, who will give an update on the Winery Water Disposal General Order.  After a successful launch of Recovered Water Solutions at Unified Wine Symposium the novel utilization of our filtration technology into water recovery can be further unpacked to the general wine industry at the webinar. Winesecrets President Eric Dahlberg “In our close relationships with wineries we are finding a need for wastewater recovery with the need for land to expand winery operations, the California Winery General Order and other ongoing California drought. We are excited to u