Some may assume that their winery operation may be too small to get inspected by the FDA, in relation to the 2011 Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) regulation. Is this really the case? The FDA now publicizes many of the food and beverage establishments that have been inspected to date, as well as the […]
Get Your Winery FSMA Ready: Free Checklist Now Available!
*Note: This post, as well as past and future correspondence about FSMA and FDA compliance is not intended as legal advice. These communications are to help clarify confusion related to federal FDA inspections associated with wineries and alcohol-producing facilities. Wineries are encouraged to seek legal counsel to determine federal and state licensing procedures associated with […]
Four Steps to Transition the Cellar in Preparation for Harvest
For those wine regions in the southernmost states, harvest prep may have already started in May, as harvest season may be in full swing early July. However, for many wine regions in the U.S., the months of June and July mark the beginning of harvest preparation in the winery cellar and production space. While it […]
Sparkling Wine: It’s All About That Base
The standard of identity (SOI) for sparkling wine styles are defined through 27 CFR 4, stating that sparkling wine is “grape wine made effervescent with carbon dioxide resulting solely from fermentation of the wine within a closed container, tank or bottle.” This definition clearly outlines the parameters for using the term “sparkling” on a wine […]
Did You Miss the Wine Bottling Webinars?
Don’t worry! You can now access the “Everything You Wanted to Know About Wine Bottling” recorded webinars and watch in your own time from anywhere. This recorded webinar series can be purchased, here. Or, you can go to the ‘Webinars’ drop down menu from the home screen. With so much that can go wrong during […]
Darn Good Winemakers Tackle Sparkling Wine Production Details in May
While sparkling wine production can be fun, it can also be a very challenging experience during its first production. While there is no one way to manufacture a sparkling wine, there are certain production elements associated with the wine that winemakers should look for to ensure flavor, foaming, and sustainability in the bottle. For the […]
