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• Filtration Seminar

  • When
    7 Dec 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Yonah Mountain Vineyards

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  Free Filtration Seminar for GWP members in good standing. If you are not a member, please join on the "Join us" page for eligibility. If you have already signed up for this event, you will be receiving an email asking about lunch. 

  Speaker: Maria Peterson/Scott Laboratories
  

  • Grew up in South Africa on the family wine farm where wine filtration was one of many chores as a teenager.
  • Graduated with a BSc. Agric. degree specializing in Enology and Viticulture from University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 2000.
  • Made wine and managed vineyards in South Africa, Australia, France, Napa and Montaluce in North GA.
  • Landed up working for Scott Laboratories out of California and just celebrated 10 years with them.
  • Currently part of the newly minted Beverage Integrity and Filtration department within Scott Labs where the focus is on sustainable filtration and stabilization technologies with applications such as Wine, Cider, Beer, Distilled spirits, RTD cocktails and others.

  Presentation Title: Filtration; The good, the bad and the basics.

  Am I using the proper filtration equipment and media for my winery?

  • Considerations for sizing properly
  • Tips for optimization and when to know you’ve maxed out the equipment/media capabilities. 
  • What to look for when sizing up

  Media “DIRT HOLDING” principles and why they matter.

  • Surface Filtration
  • Depth Filtration
  • Adsorption

  Filtration technologies; their strengths and weaknesses.

  • Sheet filters. 
  • Lenticular Filters 
  • Cartridge Filters
  • Crossflow
  • Other technologies 
  • Carbon media considerations

  
  

  Sterile Filtration Principles and Practices

  • The media and equipment
  • Preparation, sizing, run times & cleaning and sanitizing.

  
  

  QC checks before, during and after sterile filtration

  • Typical analysis to be done on the wine before packaging, but also after.
  • Preparing the equipment and media for bottling.
  • Integrity testing of media.

  
  

  Timing of additions and blending before bottling and how that affects filterability

  • Navigating last minute blending changes or additions. 

  
  

  Options for adjusting filterability in-line with bottling (or before the mobile bottler arrives)

  • Depth media and equipment options for efficient filterability adjustment.

  
  

  Bottling day cartridges storage and management

  • The dos and don’ts.

  
  

  General bottling line sanitation guidelines

  • Thoughts on manual fillers and corkers
  • Installation of cartridges
  • The bottling line blind spot

  
  

  WATER QUALITY CONSIDERATIONS

  • Why filter water? 

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• 2024 Annual Conference

  • Start
    28 Jan 2024
  • End
    30 Jan 2024
  • Location
    240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA 31217

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  8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration and Light Breakfast
  

  • Doors open for registration.

  • Light breakfast, coffee, and networking.

  8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • Introduction of the conference objectives.

  • Overview of the day's schedule.

  8:45 AM - 9:30 AM: Session 1 - "Great Wine is Made in the Vineyard"

  • Speaker: Dr. Sarah Lowder

  • Discussion on the importance of vineyard practices in winemaking.

  • Strategies for optimizing vineyard conditions to produce exceptional wine.

  9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Session 2 - "Optimizing Spray Programs for Vineyard Success"

  • Speaker: Brad Baker, Georgia Dept. of Agriculture

  10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning Break (15 minutes)

  10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Session 3 - "Not Screwing Up Good Fruit"

  • Speaker: Renee Threlfall University of Arkansas

  • Examination of common mistakes in winemaking.

  • Focus on proper vessels, oxygen management, and storage practices.

  11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Session 4 - "Cash Flow Management and Business Scaling"

  • Speaker: Jason Summerour & Gary Wiseman

  • Insights into managing cash flow for wineries.

  • Strategies for scaling and growing a successful business.

  • Testimonials from successful businesses.

  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break (1 hour)

  • Lunch served, networking opportunity.

  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Breakout Session 1

  • Breakout Option 1: "Tasting Room Etiquette”

  • Breakout Option 2: "Vineyard Management Techniques" 

  2:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Breakout Session 2

  • Breakout Option 3: "Tax Planning for Wineries" 

  • Breakout Option 4: "Wine Quality and Fermentation" 

  3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Networking Break (15 minutes)

  4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Session 7 - "Understanding Your Target Market"

  • Speaker: Chris Thomas, Yonder Agency

  • Analysis of generational differences in wine consumers (Baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z).

  • Strategies for effectively selling to each demographic.

  4:45 PM - 5:30 PM: Session 8 - "Georgia Wine & Grape Commission"

  5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Closing Remarks

  • Summary of key takeaways from the day.

  • Thank you to speakers, sponsors, and attendees.

  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception

  • Opportunity for attendees to connect, discuss the day's insights, and unwind in the expo center.

  7:00 PM: Dinner

  • Dinner served, with opportunities for networking, relaxing, and awards.

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