This is the Press Piston Assembly for the Blichmann WineEasy Fermentor. You will need one Piston Assembly for each different size WineEasy Fermentor you have, and if you have multiple WineEasy Fermentors of the same size, you will only need one Piston Assembly to press all of them!
Please Note: This 55 gallon Wine Easy requires at least 18.15 gallons of must to press effectively.
Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels
Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels.
By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels
Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels.
By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup.
Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Light toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of light vanillin, almonds, coconut, and fresh oak. The American Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine. Stave measures 4 in. W x 37 in. L.
The Oak Barrel Replica is a simple and perfect way to impart 100% new barrel flavor into wine stored in a neutral oak barrel. 30 staves are tethered into 10 sections, which allows modification and complete control. If you want 50% of new barrel extraction spread over two barrels, simply cut the Replica in half. The contact time is 3 months minimum and up to 18 months of useful life. Toast level is Medium Plus. Comes with eye hook for insertion to a bung. Stavin recommends a wood or silicone bung.
edge® digital wine pH meter kit delivers precision while offering simplicity and versatility in a sleek design.
Upgrade to the Hanna edge® wine pH kit for professional winemakers. The HI2020W allows you to add a conductivity probe and a dissolved oxygen probe to give you full versatility. Fast results, ultra-accurate, hassle-free analysis.
Complete meter kit for measuring pH in wine.
CAL Check™ feature ensures the accuracy of the meter.
Great for professional and home winemakers.
The Importance of pH in Wine Making
The pH of wine is important to determine because it will affect the quality of the final product in terms of taste, color, oxidation, chemical stability and other factors. Generally in winemaking, the higher the pH reading, the lower amount of acidity in the wine. Three important factors in determining the pH of wine include the ratio of malic acid to tartaric acid, the amount of potassium, and the total amount of acid present.
The edge HI2020W wine pH meter kit includes all the necessary supplies to determine the pH of wine must and juice accurately. The meter supplied with the HI2020W is the multiparameter edge, HI2020. The HI2020 is an advanced meter that is rich in features including using digital electrodes that can be swapped out anytime to switch to a different parameter, built in rechargeable battery, two USB ports, datalogging, automatic calibration, GLP (good laboratory practice) data for last calibrations, and Hanna’s exclusive calibration check feature that will alert the user to potential problems during calibration including when to clean the electrode and when the buffer might be contaminated. The HI2020 is a versatile pH meter for winemaking that be used as a benchtop, portable and even a wall mount to conserve space. The HI2020 is one of the most advanced meters available but the most important aspect in measuring pH is having the correct sensor for the application.
The HI2020W wine kit is packaged with the HI10480 (MT620Z) in place of the normally supplied HI11310. The HI10480 is a specially designed pH electrode that is resistant to clogging to the solids found in grape juice and must. This double junction, refillable pH electrode has a unique ground glass junction and PTFE sleeve to provide unsurpassed performance for the wine industry. A standard pH electrode will have a ceramic junction that can be easily clogged by solids. When this happens the pH readings will be erratic and drift over time before stabilizing on the actual pH value of the wine sample. The HI10480 with CPS technology will prevent the junction from clogging. The HI10480 is a digital electrode that when used with the edge HI2020 will change the default buffer set from pH 4.01and 7.01 to pH 3.00 and 7.01.
The edge HI2020W (MT620) wine pH meter (kit) includes the HI180-1 compact magnetic mini-stirrer. The use of a magnetic stirrer allows for proper mixing and the sample to be homogenous in consistency and temperature. The stirring of the sample also helps speed up the response time of a sensor in achieving a stable reading.
The edge HI2020W wine pH kit also includes all the solutions for calibration and maintenance. In order to ensure the highest of accuracy in measurement it is important to bracket the calibration buffers around the expected reading. Since the pH of wine is less than pH 4.01 it is important to calibrate at a lower pH value. For calibration the kit includes the HI5003 (MT611) pH 3.00 and the HI5007 pH 7.01 technical calibration buffer. Each bottle of buffer NIST traceable is supplied with a certificate of analysis that includes lot number, expiration date and reference materials used in production.
For maintenance the The HI70635L cleaning solution for wine deposits and the HI70300L (MT631)electrode storage solution. When the “clean electrode” message is displayed during the calibration of the HI2020 edge or there is a poor probe condition (i.e. less than 30%) then soak the HI10480 in the cleaning solution for 15 minutes to clean any deposits from the glass surface. After cleaning the probe should be rinsed with purified water and then allowed to soak in the storage solution for 2-3 hours. The electrode storage solution is also used when the electrode is not in use. Either place a small amount into the storage cap or into a beaker in order to maintain a properly hydrated electrode.
Importance of maintaining a clean pH electrode
The most common cause for pH measurement inaccuracies is an unclean or improperly cleaned electrode. This is very important to note, because during calibration, the instrument assumes that the electrode is clean and that the standardization curve created during the calibration process will remain a valid reference until the next calibration. pH meters on the market today will allow an offset voltage of approximately ±60 mV. The deviation from 0 mV is not unusual but ideally should be no greater than ±30 mV. The calibration process compensates for the change in offset voltage. If the mV offset continues to deviate and the meter is calibrated with a dirty electrode then inaccurate readings will result.
The Cleaning Solution Series ensures maximum efficiency and accuracy of your sensors when used for its designated application. Cleaning is a fast and effective routine that should be performed on a regular basis as a preventative measure against using a dirty electrode and to ensure that the junction is not clogged.
Benchtop
Portable, or Wall Mount versatile pH meter
Swappable digital electrodes
Built in rechargeable battery
Two USB ports
Automatic calibration,and data logging for GLP data
Large easy to read display
NOTE: The shape of the stir plate may differ from what is shown in the example photo. The function and approximate size will be the same, but it may be round or square depending on what the supplier has in stock.
The Vinmetrica SC-50 MLF Analyzer gives accurate and reliable malic acid concentration levels in wine for detecting the end of malolactic fermentation (MLF). The new SC-55 Does the same job, but is now sold as a standalone unit that does not require any additional equipment.
The accuracy of the SC Series devices carries over into the functionality and reliability of the MLF Analyzer. With its easy to use vial insertion assembly, the MLF Analyzer gives you fool-proof readings down to 0.1g/L accuracy. Because it does not require any fancy, expensive lab equipment and eliminates the need for paper chromatography, the SC-55 MLF gives you professional readings while saving you time and money!
Includes everything needed to measure malic acid levels in your fermenting wines:
Vinmetrica SC-55 MLF Analyzer Unit
Malic Reagent Set
One vial of Biopressure Agent (enough for 5 tests)
5 Empty Reaction Vials with Septa Caps
One plastic measuring scoop
One “check” vial
10mL serological pipette
Plastic beaker
15mL conical tube
Two plastic pipettes
MLF Analyzer Manual
The Vinmetrica SC-55 MLF Analyzer measures the pressure given off by the same MLF reaction that you use in your wine. When malic acid is present, carbon dioxide (CO2) is evolved and detected as pressure.
Why buy the Vinmetrica MLF Analyzer?
Accurately assesses end of MLF at 0.4 g/L malic acid. Capable of detecting 0.1 g/L malic acid
Affordable: About $3 per test or less.
Easy, safe to Use: No toxic chemicals or noxious odors.
Fast: results in 15 – 30 minutes. Able to run multiple tests at once
Please Note: This is now a stand alone unit, and does not require any additional equipment.
Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.
Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 9 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.
Top diameter: 15/16 in, Length: 1-1/8 in, bottom diameter: 47/64 in. Made in Portugal.
Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.
Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 4 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.
Top diameter: 5/8 in, Length: 13/16 in, bottom diameter: 15/32 in. Made in Portugal.
For use with Stelvin screw caps which offer an airtight seal to preserve flavor, prevents cork taint, and ensures consistent quality
This smaller Bordeaux bottle offers the classic shape in a size that's half the volume
Clear or "flint" glass is most often used for white wines that will be consumed shortly after bottling with little to no ageing
The clear glass is an excellent choice for rosé wine to show off the alluring color of the beverage
Farro Glass offers a full lineup of the most essential and commonly used bottles in winemaking
Stelvin screw caps offer numerous advantages for wine, including eliminating cork taint, ensuring consistent quality, and preserving freshness through a tight seal that controls oxygen exposure. They are convenient to use, resealable, and cost-effective. Screw caps maintain the wine's flavor and are ideal for both early-drinking wines and some aging styles, thanks to advancements in liner technology. Their secure seal also enhances reliability during shipping and storage, making them a practical and reliable alternative to traditional corks.
Stelvin screw caps require specialized machinery to ensure proper sealing. They can not be applied by hand or hand operated devices similar to common hand cappers and hand corkers.
A half volume option for the most popular wine bottle in the world. As the name suggests, the Bordeaux bottle (also known as a Claret bottle) originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Easily identified by its wide shoulders and straight body, this bottle style comes in a variety of colors and is suitable for a myriad of wine styles. Brown and dark green are commonly used for reds to protect them from light during long storage periods, while light green and flint are most often used only for white wines that will be consumed much sooner after bottling. These 375 mL bottles are excellent for pricier beverages, or when you want to make sure you're going to finish the bottle without having to open a full 750 mL bottle.
Volume: 375 mL
Style: Bordeaux / Claret
Use: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
Color: Flint / Clear
Finish: Stelvin / ROPP
Bottom: Punted
Case QTY: 24
Pallet QTY: 84 cases
Our Farro Glass Wine Bottles offers a full lineup of the most essential and commonly used bottles in winemaking. We scoured the world to find a bottle source that could provide a quality product consistently and at a fair price that we can pass on to our customers. If you've been searching for reasonably priced bottles that are reliably in stock, look no further.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These WineStix Segments are a Bordeaux Toast Blend of 40% Medium, 40% Medium Plus and 20% Dark. One 490 Gram bag treats 100 gallons of wine. Due to careful aging and seasoning of the French Oak and a precise toasting, WineStix offer specific flavors and aromas that add character to your wine!
Please Note: Allow 2 months extraction time to balance the extractions of short and long grain. This is our fastest extraction. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the WineStix® milling. The end result is in likeness to a second use Barrel.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of roasted nuts, hints of spice, cinnamon, and vanilla. The American Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine. Stave measures 4 in. W x 37 in. L.
A 1oz bottle of 0.01N Hydrochloric Acid, used in our MT140Home SO2 Test Kit. Store in a cool, dry place. 3-4 month shelf life at room temp once opened. Can last a little longer in the fridge, but please allow to come to room temp before using in your tests.
Replacement gasket for the internal seal on all DIN10 ports on Speidel Tanks. Speidel uses the same DIN10 port on all Sample Valves, Thermometer/Thermowell ports and Sight Gauge ports. Gaskets can be either blue, grey or white depending on the batch from Speidel.
Use this tube to suck the wine out from the skins after fermentation is over. Then you can dump the skins, or use a food-grade shovel, to move the skins into your press. This tool is most often used by small wineries using macro-bins for fermentation.
Entire unit is 50.5" long. Perforated bottom is 25" long and has 1/8" holes. Top has a 2" Tri-Clamp connection on top. For cleaning, the perforated section disassembles from the shaft/tube section by loosening an allen bolt clamp.
Forced air for fast, consistent results
Insulated handle with 3-position switch (off/cooling/use)
1,000W power
The La Tecno ST1 Heat Shrink Gun features forced air to evenly apply heat across the surface of the capsule. Hot air is pushed downwards over the shrink capsule and results in more uniform shrinking, faster process, and consistent results. Traditional heat shrink guns with hot coils, but no internal fan for forced air, can cause the capsule to wrinkle as it shrinks. Chrome-plated body with insulated handle and three-position switch for off, cooling, and use. 1,000 Watt / 110V.
0.5 Micron
Absolute Rated
Washable and Reusable
High Quality PE Filter
Compatible with both the Enolmatic and Enolmaster filters
Use with the Enolmatic or Enolmaster filter. These filter cartridges can be cleaned and re-sanitized for future useage. Wash by running PBW (CL25) followed by a hot then a cold rinse. Re-sanitize immediately after washing and then again just prior to the next use with SaniClean (CL27). Can be used to Filter approximately 15 gallons at a time assuming the wine is previously filtered by rougher filtration like 1 or 2 micron filters
Minimize oxygen exposure by flattening the bag before filling to keep your wine, cider, spirits, or cold brew as fresh as the day it was made
This cost-effective tool connects easily to your existing brewing setup with a standard ball lock post, making it a simple and quick solution for refilling bladders without expensive machines
Fill your bag-in-box bladder directly from your brewing vessel. The clever design means the bladder's tap is already in place when full, so it's ready to dispense immediately without extra steps or mess
Tired of tricky transfers that risk oxidizing your wine, cider, spirits, or cold brew? The Bag-In-Box Bladder Refill and Transfer Connector simplifies the process, making it easy to fill bladders without losing quality.
This cost-effective tool lets you forget expensive filling machines and get straight to the good stuff. It's designed to be simple and effective.
Key Features:
Easy Filling: Connect the device to your bladder's tap, engage the knob, and fill it just like you would a keg through the yellow ball lock post.
Minimized Oxidation: Before filling, you can flatten the bag to remove all oxygen, ensuring your beverage stays fresh and delicious.
How it works: Simply attach the connector to your bladder's tap. The ball lock post lets you fill from your brewing setup, making the process quick and seamless. Once full, the tap is already in place for easy dispensing.
KegLand Part Number: KL39253
The optimal choice for winemakers looking to enhance the aromatic complexity and clean, vibrant character of their wines
Whether you’re crafting a bright Sauvignon Blanc, a floral rosé, or an aromatic light red, PERSY delivers exceptional clarity, mouthfeel, and aromatic expression in every bottle
Craft elegant, aromatic wines with exceptional fruit expression
PERSY is a premium Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strain meticulously selected for its ability to enhance aromatic intensity, mouthfeel, and fermentation reliability. Specially engineered for white wines, rosé wines, and aromatic light reds, PERSY excels at releasing bound aroma compounds, resulting in wines with vibrant notes of tropical fruits, citrus, and floral elegance. Its clean fermentation profile and moderate ester production make it ideal for wines where freshness and varietal character are paramount.
High Ester Production: Elevates floral and fruit-driven aromatics, with dominant notes of passion fruit, lychee, and peach.
Clean Fermentation: Minimal volatile acidity and low SO₂ production ensure a pure expression of the grape.
Balanced Mouthfeel: Promotes polysaccharide synthesis, adding body and smoothness to the wine.
Alcohol Tolerance: Supports ABV levels up to 15%, perfect for light to medium-bodied wines.
Temperature Range: Optimally ferments between 57°F (14°C) and 68°F (20°C), preserving aromatic integrity.
Low H₂S Production: Minimizes sulfur-related off-flavors, ensuring cleaner, crisper finishes.
Applications
White Wines: Perfect for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio, enhancing bright fruit notes and floral complexity.
Rosé Wines: Adds layers of red berry and citrus aromas, with a fresh, crisp mouthfeel.
Aromatic Reds: Suitable for Gamay and Pinot Noir, boosting delicate floral and berry aromatics.
Sparkling Wines: Enhances freshness and aromatic lift in both Méthode Traditionnelle and Charmat Process sparkling wines.
Flavor Profile
Tropical Fruits: Rich expressions of passion fruit, lychee, and mango deliver a lush, aromatic bouquet.
Citrus & Floral Notes: Highlights lemon zest, orange blossom, and subtle honeysuckle.
Clean, Crisp Finish: Preserves natural acidity, delivering a refreshing, structured mouthfeel.
Silky Texture: Promotes glycerol production, adding smoothness and a balanced palate.
Usage
Rehydration: Rehydrate in 10 times its weight of chlorine-free water at 95°F (35°C) for 15–20 minutes. Stir gently to avoid clumping.
Pitch Rate: Use 1–1.5 grams per gallon (0.25–0.4 grams per liter) for optimal fermentation and flavor development.
Nutrient Addition: Supplement with yeast nutrient to ensure robust fermentation, particularly in low-nitrogen musts.
Fermentation Temperature: Maintain between 57°F and 68°F to maximize ester production and prevent off-flavors.
Aging Potential: Suitable for fresh, vibrant wines designed for early consumption, while retaining aromatic lift over time.
UVAFERM CEG™ is the premier choice for winemakers looking to craft elegant, fruit-driven wines with exceptional clarity and balance.
Whether perfecting a crisp Chardonnay, refining a vibrant Rosé, or producing world-class sparkling wines, CEG delivers purity, finesse, and remarkable aromatic depth
Craft elegant, aromatic wines with delicate freshness and balance
CEG is a premium wine yeast strain meticulously developed to enhance aromatic expression, mouthfeel, and fermentation stability in white wines, rosé wines, and sparkling wines. Known for its clean, consistent fermentations and ability to bring out refined floral and fruit-driven notes, this strain is the perfect choice for winemakers focused on producing crisp, vibrant wines with exceptional clarity and balance.
Aromatic Preservation: Enhances expressions of white peach, pear, and citrus blossom, maintaining freshness and delicacy.
Fine Bubble Retention: Ideal for sparkling wines, promoting tight, persistent effervescence.
Clean Fermentation Profile: Low volatile acidity and minimal SO₂ production maintain pure fruit expression.
Alcohol Tolerance: Effective up to 14% ABV, ensuring complete and reliable fermentation.
Temperature Range: Performs optimally between 57°F (14°C) and 68°F (20°C), allowing for cool fermentations that preserve aromatics.
Low Nutrient Requirement: Thrives with minimal nitrogen additions, reducing the risk of sluggish ferments.
Applications
Sparkling Wines: Perfect for Méthode Traditionnelle, Charmat Process, and Pet-Nat, contributing to clean fermentation and fine bubbles.
White Wines: Ideal for Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Riesling, enhancing fruit purity and crisp acidity.
Rosé Wines: Boosts fresh berry and citrus notes with a clean, refreshing finish.
Late-Harvest Wines: Handles higher sugar concentrations gracefully, maintaining bright aromatics and balanced acidity.
Flavor Profile
Stone Fruits: Elegant notes of white peach, nectarine, and pear deliver a refined fruit character.
Citrus & Floral Notes: Accentuates citrus blossom, lemon zest, and orange peel for bright, fresh aromatics.
Delicate Mouthfeel: Promotes a smooth, refined palate with a light, crisp finish.
Persistent Effervescence: Ideal for sparkling wines, delivering fine bubbles and lasting mousse.
Usage
Rehydration: Rehydrate in 10 times its weight of chlorine-free water at 95°F (35°C) for 15–20 minutes. Stir gently to avoid clumping.
Pitch Rate: Use 1–1.5 grams per gallon (0.25–0.4 grams per liter) for optimal fermentation and flavor development.
Nutrient Addition: Supplement with yeast nutrient in low-nitrogen musts for strong, consistent fermentation.
Fermentation Temperature: Maintain between 57°F and 68°F to preserve delicate aromas and prevent off-flavors.
Secondary Fermentation: Ideal for sparkling wine production with fine bubble retention and clean aromatic lift.
Rich tobacco and ripe dark cherries in the bouquet with a hint of oak and velvety tannins on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.8% ABV
Pairs well with duck breast and pomegranate citrus glaze or pancetta-wrapped grilled turkey
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 6 weeks
Bronze Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
This New World California style Pinot Noir features a bouquet of rich tobacco and ripe dark cherries. The hint of oak and velvety tannins on the palate are a pleasant surprise.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with duck breast and pomegranate citrus glaze or pancetta-wrapped grilled turkey.
Pinot Noir, California
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Light
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.8%
Kit Volume: 12L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 6 Weeks
Featuring a luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate spices with a hint of oak and berry fruit on the palate
Medium-bodied and dry, 13.3% ABV
Tastes great with Italian meatball subs or Chinese-style ribs
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Silver Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2024
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024
Zinfandel creates a wine with a luscious bouquet of ripe black cherry and delicate spices. The palate boasts a hint of toasted oak with well-rounded, berry fruit, and a long finish.
Food Pairings
Tastes great with Italian meatball subs or Chinese-style ribs.
Zinfandel, California
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 13.3%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
British Columbia Meritage opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and spices
Medium-bodied and dry, 14.6% ABV
Enjoy with red wine braised beef, bison burgers, garlic lamb chops, or triple cream cheese
Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in approximately 5 weeks
Includes Genuwine Dried Grape Skins to enhance color, flavor profile, and bouquet of the finished wine
Gold Medal Winner of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition 2023
WineMaker Top 100 Wine Kits of 2023
Explore the Canadian Okanagan in your own way with Cru International’s British Columbia Meritage.
This dry, medium-bodied wine opens on the nose with delicious aromas of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and spices. On the palate, it unveils a round mouthfeel with polished tannins for a supported finish.
The Canadian Okanagan is a beautiful and expansive valley stretching over 250km, where mother nature has created the ideal climate for viticulture. The lake that spans the valley helps to temper the summer heat, alongside the Cascade and Coast Mountains which create a rain shadow effect, resulting in the perfect growing conditions for grapes. The Okanagan is known for its wineries and fruit orchards and is surrounded by pine forests and provincial parks.
Includes 125 g of Genuwine Dried Grape Skins. Genuwine grape skins are crushed, whole grape skins, gently dried in a proprietary process that preserves their original color and fresh vineyard flavor. Fermentation on Genuwine dried grape skins enhances the color, flavor profile and bouquet of wine. Genuwine grape skins are easy to work with and consistently provide excellent results.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with red wine braised beef with pomme purée, bison burgers with blue cheese, garlic lamb chops with chickpea purée, or triple cream cheese.
Meritage Style, Okanagan
Sweetness: Dry
Oak: Medium
Body: Medium
ABV: 14.6%
Kit Volume: 8L
Approximate Yield: 23L
Ready to bottle in 5 Weeks
Grape skins included
This is the thermometer that fits into the NW 10 DIN 11851 Threaded Thermowell for Speidel Tanks. Thermowell sold separately. 125mm in Length. Celsius & Fahrenheit Scale. Temperature range -5 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C).
This pump is a direct replacement for the standard stainless centrifugal pump that comes included with our 20x20cm plate and frame filters. 110v Single Phase. Please note that while this pump is physically very similar to our PMP100 Stainless Centrifugal Pump, the electric motor is not as powerful and this is not meant to be a substitute for the PMP100.
Compatible with WE903,WE905,WE906N,WE908N
Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels
Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels.
By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Powder ensures the most rapid flavor extraction due to its small particle size
Offers a quick and efficient method to impart oak characteristics without the need for lengthy aging
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch
Ideal for short-term aging
Finely ground oak powder offers a quick and efficient method to impart desirable oak characteristics. Its small particle size ensures rapid flavor extraction, perfect for adding rich notes and enhancing the complexity of your beverage without lengthy aging. Achieve a smoother, more integrated oak profile in less time.
Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process
Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume
Charbon toast imparts flavors of heavy smoke and sweet chocolate
Ideal for long-term aging
Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time.
Charbon toast imparts flavors of heavy smoke and sweet chocolate.
Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.
Effectively stabilizes proteins in white, rosé, and sparkling wines, preventing haze without negatively impacting aroma, color, or structure.
Offers a clean and wine-friendly alternative to bentonite, providing gentle clarification with minimal volume loss and lees.
Allergen-free, vegan-friendly, and non-GMO, catering to modern consumer preferences and dietary needs.
Optimizes wine for tartrate stabilization with Zenith Uno, ensuring a stable matrix for efficient and reliable results without filtration issues.
Claril ZW is an advanced fining agent specifically formulated to solve protein instability in white, rosé, and sparkling wines—without compromising aroma, color, or structure. A synergistic blend of plant proteins and polysaccharides, Claril ZW is a modern, allergen-free alternative to bentonite, offering gentle, effective clarification with minimal volume loss and lees compaction.
How It Works:
Claril ZW targets unstable proteins by forming electrostatic bonds that cause them to aggregate and precipitate. Its plant-based protein component offers strong affinity for wine proteins, while the polysaccharide fraction helps preserve delicate aromas and supports color stability. Unlike traditional bentonite treatments, Claril ZW offers a cleaner fining action with a more favorable impact on wine sensory quality.
Ideal Foundation for Zenith Uno:
By effectively removing haze-forming proteins, Claril ZW sets the stage for optimal tartrate stabilization with Zenith Uno. Protein instability can compromise the performance of potassium polyaspartate (KPA)—but with Claril ZW, you ensure a clean, stable matrix that allows Zenith Uno to work at full efficiency, without filtration issues or precipitation risk.
Key Benefits:
Highly effective protein stabilization
Allergen-free, vegan-friendly, non-GMO
Preserves aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel
Minimal lees volume and excellent compaction
Perfect preparation for tartrate stabilization with Zenith Uno
Whether used alone to eliminate protein haze or as a strategic partner in your cold stability protocol, Claril ZW gives winemakers a clean, modern, and sustainable path to stability.
Liquid gum arabic for colloidal protection
IOC Flashgum R Liquid™ helps reduce the risk of colloidal deposits in bottled wine and cider.
Protects color in reds, rosés, and fruit wines
Gives perception of sweet and soft characters on the palate
Reduces astringency and increases the perception of volume and fullness in the mouth
Especially usefully in unfiltered wines, where it can minimize colloidal sediment
Can be added 24-72 hours before bottling and does not impact filtration throughput (if filtering)
Gum arabic derived from Acacia seyal
Stage of Winemaking: Pre-bottling
Requires Racking: No
Impact: Colloidal protection, sweetness
Format: Liquid
Formulation: Gum arabic
Frequently used in: Reds, whites, rosés, fruit wines, cider
Recommended Dosage: Bench trials recommended
Wine 400–1200 ppm (40–120 mL/hL) (1.5–4.5 L/1000 gal)
Usage: Flashgum R Liquid should be the last commercial product added to the wine.
Flashgum R Liquid should be added to wine that has already been protein-stabilized and pre-filtered (DE, lenticular, sheet filtration, or crossflowed) just prior to bottling. If available, it is best to use an inline dosing pump to incorporate Flashgum R Liquid into the wine. If an inline dosing pump is unavailable, add product and mix well to obtain even distribution.
If the wine will be filtered at the time of bottling, it is recommended that the addition be done 24–72 hours prior to bottling to allow for proper integration. Flashgum R Liquid is able to pass through final membrane filters (0.45 μm) found on most bottling lines, though filtration is not required after adding Flashgum R Liquid.
It is strongly recommended to conduct bench trials to assess Flashgum R Liquid’s potential impact on filterability and to ensure accurate dosing for colloidal stability.
Storage: Dated expiration. Store in a cool, dry, odor-free environment. Reseal opened packaging immediately.
The HI1048B is a glass body, refillable, sleeve junction pH electrode with a BNC connector. This electrode features a double junction reference, Hanna's Clogging Prevention System (CPS) technology and spherical glass sensing bulb made with general purpose glass. This pH electrode is ideal for wine must and juice due to their high solids content that would clog a standard general purpose pH electrode.
Clogging Prevention System (CPS™) Technology
Refillable Electrode
Double Junction Design
Hanna Instruments offers a wide variety of pH electrodes that are designed for many different applications. The type of glass used for sensing pH, bulb shape, body material, type of junction, type of reference and electrolyte used are just some of the design considerations.
The HI1048B uses general purpose (GP) glass, spherical bulb, glass body, sleeve junction with CPS™ technology, double junction and is refillable with 3.5M KCl, making it ideal for wine must, juice, and other samples with a high solids content.
General Purpose Glass Formulation
General Purpose (GP) glass, as the name implies, is a standard glass formulation that is used for general use. A pH electrode with GP glass will have a resistance of 100 megaohms at 25°C and is suited for measuring the pH of samples that are at ambient temperatures. The HI1048B is suitable to use with samples that measure from 0 to 80°C.
Spherical Glass Tip
The spherical shaped tip design allows for a wide area of contact with the measured sample. This permits a faster electrode response with a higher degree of stability.
CPS Sleeve Junction
Clogging Prevention System (CPS) technology is an innovation in for the improvement of pH measurements in samples that have a high solids content. Conventional pH electrodes use ceramic junctions that can clog quickly when used in samples that have a high solids content such as wine must or juice. When the junction is clogged, the electrode does not function. CPS technology utilizes the porousness of ground glass coupled with a PTFE sleeve to prevent clogging of the junction. The ground glass allows the proper flow of the liquid, while the PTFE sleeve repels solids. As a result, pH electrodes with CPS technology take up to 20 times longer to be fouled as compared to conventional electrodes.
Double Junction Reference
A double junction electrode has an internal compartment surrounding the reference wire. Silver ions are present in the electrolyte of the internal compartment, which houses the Ag/AgCl reference wire; the electrolyte outside this compartment is silver free. The double junction design means that virtually no silver from the electrode enters the sample. This design allows measurement in applications where silver ions in the sample are undesirable or for samples that contain sulfides that can cause the silver to precipitates and clog the junction. The clogging of the junction will result in drifty and erratic readings.
Refillable
The HI1048B is a refillable probe. Since it is a double junction pH electrode, the fill solution is the HI7082 3.5M KCl. This solution does not contain any silver as with single junction electrode fill solutions.
Glass Electrode Body
The glass body is ideal for laboratory use. The glass is resistant to many harsh chemicals and is easily cleaned. The glass body also allows for a fast transfer of heat to the internal reference electrolyte. The mV generated by the reference cell is temperature
dependent. The faster the equilibrium the steadier the reference potential.
BNC Connector
The HI1048B has a BNC connector. This type of connector is universal in that it can be used on any pH meter that has a female BNC probe input. Other types of connectors include DIN, screw type, T-type, and 3.5mm to name a few. These types of connectors tend to be proprietary for a particular type of meter and are not interchangeable.
Single Junction Versus Double Junction pH Electrodes
Conventional electrodes are normally single junction. As depicted by the figure above, these electrodes have only a single junction between the internal reference wire and the external solution. Under adverse conditions, such as high pressure, high temperature, highly acidic or alkaline solutions, the positive flow of the electrolyte through the junction is often reversed resulting in the ingress of sample solution into the reference compartment. If this is left unchecked, the reference electrode can become contaminated, leading to complete electrode failure. Another potential problem with single junction electrodes is the clogging of the junction due to silver chloride (AgCl) precipitation. Silver can be easily precipitate in samples that contain Tris buffer or heavy metals. When the electrolyte solution makes contact with the sample, some AgCl will precipitate on the external face of the junction. The result is drifty readings obtained from the sensor.
Hanna’s double junction system, as the name implies, has two junctions, only one of which is in contact with the sample as shown in the figure. Under adverse conditions, the same tendency of sample ingress is evident. However, as the reference electrode system is separated physically from the intermediate electrolyte area, the contamination of the electrode is minimized. The likelihood of clogging of the junction is also reduced with a double junction electrode since the outer reference cell uses a fill solution that is “silver-free”. Since there is no silver present, there is no precipitate forming to clog the junction.
Able to measure samples 0-80C
Glass body, refillable sleeve junction
pH electrode with a BNC connector and a 0.5m cable
Clogging Prevention System (CPS) Technology
Refillable Electrode
Double Junction Design
Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.
Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 34 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.
Top diameter: 2-1/2 in, Length: 1-1/2 in, bottom diameter: 2-7/32 in. Made in Portugal.
Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.
Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 30 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.
Top diameter: 2-1/4 in, Length: 1-1/2 in, bottom diameter: 1-31/32 in. Made in Portugal.
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Large format Magnum wine bottle with the capacity of 2 standard bottles of wine
No special closure needed; takes standard corks
Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, this is the most popular wine bottle shape in the world
Antique green glass color is often preferred for red wines to protect them from light during long term storage
Farro Glass offers a full lineup of the most essential and commonly used bottles in winemaking
The most popular wine bottle in the world. As the name suggests, the Bordeaux bottle (also known as a Claret bottle) originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Easily identified by its wide shoulders and straight body, this bottle style comes in a variety of colors and is suitable for a myriad of wine styles. Brown and dark green are commonly used for reds to protect them from light during long storage periods, while light green and flint are most often used only for white wines that will be consumed much sooner after bottling.
This large format 1.5 liter bottle holds the equivalent volume of 2 standard bottles of wine.
Volume: 1.5L
Style: Tapered Bordeaux
Use: Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Merlot
Color: Antique Green
Finish: Cork
Neck Opening: 18.5 mm
Bottom: Punted
Case QTY: 6
Pallet QTY: 80 Cases
Our Farro Glass Wine Bottles offers a full lineup of the most essential and commonly used bottles in winemaking. We scoured the world to find a bottle source that could provide a quality product consistently and at a fair price that we can pass on to our customers. If you've been searching for reasonably priced bottles that are reliably in stock, look no further.
Replacement seal for the main shaft of the fill spout on our WE670 and WE643 Professional Wine Bottle Fillers. This is the cone that the bottle opening seats against to seal the system during filling.
Eliminate oxidation in your bottling process with the XF260 volume-based filling system
Wine is pulled from your barrel or storage tank by the built-in self-priming pump
Filling volume is programmed and stops automatically with an accuracy within +/- 1.5mL
Optional gas flush system
Made to order in the United States
Help eliminate oxidation in your bottling process by using XpressFill volume-based filling system. Gravity-based systems usually involve wine being transferred to a holding tank, and unless the your bottles and holding tank are pre-flushed with inert gas, some degree of oxidation is inevitable. Xpresfill bottling systems have a closed pathway with a self-priming pump. They also have as an optional built-in sparging (pre-flushing) system that uses Nitrogen or Argon to pre-flush your bottles.
To use, place four bottles under the filling spouts, push the gas button (optional at additional cost) to flush the bottles with inert gas. Then hit the Fill button which pulls the wine from your barrel or stainless storage tank, distributes 750ml of wine to each bottle, and shuts off automatically when done. It is truly that simple. Each fill cycle lasts 20 seconds. Realistically with bottle movement (and talking and drinking!) expect to fill about 200 bottles per hour with the 2 spout and 400 bottles per hour with the 4 spout.
There is also a manual mode allowing you to top up bottles or fill odd size bottles (connect tubing and fill magnums for example.) You my have seen this system for sale before as the Vigneron. Xpressfill purchased Vigneron and redesigned the unit to be driven by a digital controller. The result is a unit that works much better. MoreWine! has tested the unit and we are happy with the performance.
The XpressFill is a volume based system that fills each bottle with a set volume of wine (usually 750ml per bottle.) The fill is accurate to within +/- 1.5ml. However, bottles themselves can vary in volume by a couple percent and when you are filling by volume this can result in different fill heights, especially if you fill into the bottle neck, where differences are exaggerated by the small diameter of the neck. Fill heights will therefore vary from bottle to bottle but differences are usually 1/2" or less.
Further protect your wine from oxidation when using an XpressFill by adding the Gas Flush option to your filler. Push the gas flush button for as long as you like prior to each fill cycle. Inert gas will be forced into the bottle displacing most air, greatly reducing oxidation during the bottling process. You will need to supply an Argon or Nitrogen tank, regulator, and section of 1/4 " tubing to connect an inert gas source to the machine.
WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium Plus toast French Oak Tank Staves from the Allier forest, and depending on the wine, will impart roasted toasty aromas, with flavors of coffee and caramel sweetness the length of the palate. The French Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine.
4" W x 37" Long
Do you have specific wine making questions you need answered? Would you like to see several hundred of the most frequently asked questions submitted to WineMaker Magazine over the past few years?
If you answered yes to either of the above questions you will love this new book from Alison Crowe, the Columnist for WineMaker's monthly FAQ section. We think it is a must have for the new winemaker's library and a fun short read book for airline trips, swinging in a hammock in Belize, reading in the John, or even while you make a batch of wine.
Plastic tank insert from the WE399 Bleeder System kit. Sold individually for those who need a replacement part or are planning to build their own version of our WE399 kit.
Protect your wine from oxidation!
If you store wine in a variable volume tank in an environment that is not perfectly temperature controlled and the temperature drops, the wine in the tank will contract. As the wine contracts it creates a vacuum and pulls air into the tank. Even in a temperature controlled environment sampling will pull in small amounts of air. The traditional airlocks used in variable volume lids allow air to enter. If air does not enter the tank through the airlock (say if you had a solid stopper in place of the airlock), the internal vacuum pulls on the entire lid, which often causes a gasket failure. The solution is to replace your airlock with our MoreWine Inert Gas Bleeder.
What's Included
Our system comes with a tank lid connection, and diaphragm bleeder regulator. Not included is the stainless variable volume tank, high-pressure gas tank, regulator, or tubing to connect to a high-pressure regulator.
How to Use
As you can see in the picture, the traditional white airlock (on Italian Tanks) or the black screw plastic screw fitting (on our Speidel tanks) is replaced with our white tank connection fitting.
The Diaphragm Bleeder Regulator allows for inert gas to be pulled through a one way valve on demand without putting actual pressure on the tank. If the temperature increase and the wine expands the excess pressure also vents out of this Bleeder Regulator.
If you plan to use Variable Volume tanks for long term storage we strongly recommend these systems as a safety guard against oxidation. Tips:
The correct pressure to set the tank regulator to for use with the WE399 is 2-5 psi. The bleeder valve that is part of this kit has an auto blow off at 10 psi, so having the regulator any higher than that will cause the bleeder valve to vent to the atmosphere and thus drain your gas tank.
Note: The inlet is noted with a molded text "CO2" next to the barb fitting.
