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Why is testing for Tartaric Acid important in wine making?
Tartaric Acid is a unique acid that is not commonly found in fruit, however it is a primary acid component in grapes. It is one key acid that is monitored during… -
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Why is testing for Total Antioxidant Status important in wine making?
Total Antioxidant Status can also be used to determine the phenolic content of beverages such as wine, beer and fruit juice. Antioxidants present in red wine, tea and other beverages have… -
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Why is testing for NOPA important in wine making?
Primary Amino Nitrogen (NOPA) is one of the two main sources of nitrogen for yeast. It is a measure of the concentration of individual amino acids and small peptides which can… -
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Why is testing for Potassium important in winemaking?
Potassium is a common compound found in plants and fruit. It serves as an activist for enzymes and mediating plant growth. In wine, it plays a bigger role as it is… -
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Global warming is affecting your wine!
Hotter, drier summers are causing new challenges for the current generation of European winemaker’s according to a new study released by the Journal of the European Geosciences Union. The Journal of European… -
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Why is testing for L-Malic Acid important in winemaking?
Malic Acid is one of the main acids found in the acidity of grapes. Its concentration decreases the more a grape ripens. Malic Acid provides a strong link to wines tasting… -
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Why is testing for L-Lactic Acid important in winemaking?
Lactic acid is an organic acid that is a principle acid in wine. In the wine industry, the course of malolactic fermentation is monitored by tracking the falling level of L-malic… -
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Wine production for 2018 see’s grape improvement
There were concerns in 2017 after the International Organisation of Vine & Wines (OIV) stated that world wine production had dropped to levels not seen since 1960’s. Figures from the OIV’s… -
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5 Ways the RX misano Will Change Your Wine Testing
The RX misano is a state of the art, semi-automated wine analyser which boasts accuracy, ease of use and customisation, including test menus, user profiles and custom parameters. The user interface has… -
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Benefits to the trade of food products between the EU and Japan – EPA
The recent EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will now make it easier for EU food companies to access Japans large customer base by eliminating and cutting tariffs. Agricultural imports will see the…
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