Tartrate stabilization helps keep wines bright, clear, and free of the “wine diamonds” that consumers often perceive as a flaw. While traditional cold stabilization works, it can be time- and energy-consuming, and can affect aromatics and flavor. Today, there are smart, innovative stabilization...

Achieving tartrate stability is critical for delivering wines that hold up in bottle and on the shelf. One tool that has become increasingly popular for this purpose is carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), but not all CMCs perform the same. Understanding how CMC works, and how to properly use it, can...

Tartrate Stabilization Part 2: No Chilling Required In addition to the TMCI Padovan Krystalstop and Ambra systems, ATPGroup offers winemakers two options for tartrate stabilization that require no energy input aside from mixing the tank: Coldstab Cel and Coldstab Color. Neither product requires the...

JUNE 28, 2024 – Winners have been announced in the 17th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place June 10-12 in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise that the majority of wine purchased for home consumption is bought by women. The...

SMARTGUM® by ENOLOGICA VASON is not just another Gum Arabic. It's a game-changer for winemakers. Developed in 2019, this high-quality gum, sourced from Acacia verek, is a levorotatory gum that can produce the perception of sweetness and volume and provide colloidal protection while reducing...

Gum Arabic, also known as "Acacia Gum", is a natural substance derived from the sap of certain species of #Acacia trees, primarily Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal. This unique and versatile material has a rich history dating back thousands of years and originates from the arid regions of Africa,...

JUCLAS USA will be displaying the latest technologies and adjuvants that every winemaker should be aware and have in their toolbox. Derived from multiple years of research and development, many of our solutions are patented; an external validation of the VASONGroup’s philosophy. Among our portfolio...

Color is one of the consumer’s primary considerations when tasting wine, especially red wine. Whether a beginner or a wine connoisseur, consumers consciously or unconsciously pick up on color cues when tasting and buying wines. Where the hue sits in the red-violet-blue range can reflect the wine’s...

The recent approval of Potassium Polyaspartate by the TTB opens a whole new scenario of opportunities for winemakers and beverage professionals regarding tartaric stabilization. But what are the details you have to keep in mind when considering this ingredient with stabilizing functions? Calcium...

Let's start from the beginning, what is and how is Arabic gum produced? Arabic gum is the dried gummy exudate produced spontaneously, or obtained by tapping the trunk of Senegalese Acacia, commonly known as Acacia verek (Leguminosae family). How does this relate to winemaking? The genus Acacia...