(Just in time for harvest!) In working with a number of wineries throughout the country that range in the 2,000 case to 15,000 case annual production size, I have found that many struggle to get a firm grip on wine analytical testing. Of course, this also includes testing incoming fruit, juice, or must, as well […]
4 Helpful Tips for a Successful First Harvest
Whether you are a hobbyist winemaker or this is your first year as an established commercial winery, there are several key elements that can help make your first harvest go smoothly. Today, we’re going to review a few of those basic elements to avoid walking into harvest with an overwhelming feeling. 1. Draw out an […]
FDA Compliance for Wineries: The Whole Picture
Today is the last day that you can enroll in our “Getting Your Winery Ready for an FDA Inspection” email course, which launches next week (June 17 – 21, 2019). It’s free! You’re enrollment guarantees you: A downloadable copy of the Is Your Winery FSMA Ready? checklist, which you can reference at any time. Registration […]
Are Wineries Getting Inspected by the FDA?
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 […]
