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Now that vintage is over there is nothing left to think about right
Oh if only it was that easy. But never fear E.E. Muir & Sons has got you covered for all your fining and filtration needs wherever you are in Australia. The good news is that Enartis have just released a new range of innovative filter sheets called Filtra AV.
Read more >Stop the Waste!
Vineyard owners and managers are constantly reviewing their practices to identify and remove wastage which impacts the bottom line of their business and/or the environment. Traditional vineyard sprayers are a perfect example of such wastage, with off-target drift losses costing vineyards not only through the unnecessary loss of valuable spray chemicals but also in damage to the environment and to the viticulture industries’ public image for sustainability and responsibility.
Read more >Barrel alternatives from Toneleria Nacional
When a barrel becomes too expensive, winemakers need alternative oak options that deliver the “fine oak touch.” Toneleria Nacional Barrel Alternatives are the solution – our combination of fine grain oak and unique hot-air toasting delivers structural finesse and elegance with discreet aromatic expression, just like a barrel.
Read more >Allergen testing in the wine industry
The introduction of the EU export requirements for allergen testing in wine last year introduced some challenges but as always, the industry rose to the test. Thermo Fisher Scientific was pleased to work closely with our customers to find solutions and enable customers to meet the requirements head on. Our high quality allergen kits from Elisa Systems provide customers confidence in their labelling and we are happy to offer technical expertise to enable an easy introduction of the test into the routine lab work flow.
Read more >WineTech 2013 – stellar solutions on show
WineTech 2013 is returning to Sydney on 15 – 17 July, with a stellar showcase of solutions for helping grapegrowers and winemakers develop their businesses. Held with the Wine Industry Technical Conference, WineTech is the Australian wine industry’s premier technical event, providing access to products, services and strategies that help improve just about every step of the winemaking process.
Read more >Treasury Wine Estates Fleet Rotation Auction
Manheim, Australia’s leading automotive and industrial auctioneer is conducting a major auction in Elmore, on behalf of Treasury Wine Estates on Wednesday the 29th of May. The fleet rotation auction will feature a wide range of viticultural and agricultural equipment and will be held onsite at the Elmore Events Centre (48 Rosaia Road) at 10.30am. Sourced from the Treasury Wine Estates fleet, machinery such as tractors, quad bikes and a large variety of vineyard equipment will be available for sale.
Read more >Australia Post – from your vineyard to the nation
Regular post, next day delivery or courier services – we deliver your best to 11 million commercial and household addresses across Australia every week. With eParcel you can produce labels, create manifests, receive inventory reports and send your customers email notifications with online tracking, all from one system. Our convenient range of delivery choices, means that your customers can receive your wine at a time and day that suits them.
Read more >Cool runnings
Electricity prices are rising. As this vintage ends, start to think about what you can do to reduce the electricity bill at your winery such as shifting some electricity use to cheaper off-peak periods. Or, could you arrange a better deal on electricity from another provider, or obtain a government subsidy to insulate your tanks? Cooling/refrigeration is the major user of electricity in many wineries and therefore a good area for your focus.
Read more >drumMUSTER and ChemClear are here to help
The drumMUSTER and ChemClear programs make it very simple for grape-growers and winemakers to meet their audit and quality assurance requirements for waste management. The aim of the two stewardship programs is to promote a safe and sustainable future by giving users of chemicals a simple and effective disposal route.
Read more >Australina & New Zealand Winemakers is the official supplier for WINE: BAPTISM OF FIRE
Australian & New Zealand Winemakers (ANZW) is proud to partner with the inaugural WINE: BAPTISM OF FIRE – a new competition open to anyone who has not professionally produced a wine. Competitors are given grapes from an iconic vineyard, the experience and knowledge of the competition’s mentors, all the necessary equipment in a pop-up city winery, and then it is up to them.
Read more >Save production costs by multi-tasking
Fischer Australis Pty Ltd was founded in 2007, inspired by the revealing results from a five-year soil improvement field trial conducted in Margaret River, Western Australia. We introduced a Fischer mower as part of maintaining permanent sward within an IPM program. Today we are proud to offer Australian growers the acclaimed and innovative mower range, manufactured by Fischer GmbH.
Read more >Haven’t thought about Malo bugs yet?
E.E. Muir & Sons has got you covered! We supply Chr. Hansen Viniflora malolactic fermentation (MLF) cultures, Australia wide (except WA).
Read more >Barossa’s drumMUSTER improves with age
Barossa Valley wine makers no longer need to wait to recycle their empty and clean agvet chemical containers, after some recent changes to the local drumMUSTER.
Read more >The ultimate pre-pruning solution
Whitco designs and builds versatile hedging solutions for your vineyard, olive grove or orchard. These double acting reciprocating hedger bars allow for multiple configurations and provide an effective solution to all of your pruning requirements . Available in medium or heavy duty, the heavy duty bars will prune efficiently up to 25ml hardwood, and are equally suitable for summer trimming and winter pre-pruning. Being a modular system, Whitco hedger bars are affordable – start with one and add on as required. Whitco hedging systems are designed and built in Australia by reputable engineering company Whitlands Engineering.
Read more >Brett has not gone away, he may just be hiding
Brettanomyces yeast cause wines to go ‘Bretty’ – producing volatile phenols described as ‘band-aid TM’, ‘medicinal’, and ‘barnyard’. Most wineries have a constant background presence of Brettanomyces yeasts waiting for the right conditions to cause problems. Avoiding wine spoilage requires ongoing sanitation procedures, appropriate wine storage, and monitoring regimes. AWRI is offering an upgraded Brett service that encompasses the detection of Brett by plating and quantification of 4-ethylphenol (4-EP) & 4-ethylguaiacol (4-EG), distinct compounds that indicate Brett spoilage at reduced costs*.
Read more >Demo Automated Sorter now available
Vinvicta are excited to announce the arrival of a Delta Trio machine from Bucher Vaslin available for demo in Victoria and Tasmania! The Delta Trio is a highly cost effective solution for removing MOG and petioles post destemming up to 15 tonnes/hour. An automated, roller driven sorter, the Trio greatly improves the quality of fruit reaching your fermentations at a cost that is appealing to even small producers. The simplicity in design ensures ease of use and adjustment between varieties and batches. Since its release in the European 2012 vintage, the Delta Trio has proven extremely popular as one of the most accessible sorters on the market.
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