In this presentation we go back to the basics of enzyme chemistry, the role of enzymes in winemaking, and uncover the mystery of enzyme “cocktails”. We will also explain how […]
Please join LAFFORT® and Bastien Nazaris, Research Development and Innovations Manager at LAFFORT® headquarters in France, for an informational webinar on chitosan’s application in the wine industry. We will give […]
with Jillian Johnson DeLeon Please join LAFFORT® and Jillian Johnson DeLeon, Technical Winemaker, for a discussion on aging tannins; what they are and when and why to use them. We […]
Please join LAFFORT® and Francois Botton, Spark Technical Manager at LAFFORT®, for an informational webinar on the key points to look at for sparkling wine tirage bottling. We will discuss […]
March Mouthfeel Madness with Matt Ridge Do you ever desire just a little more spice, mid-palate length, or more fruit in one of your wines before bottling? There are many tools […]
Join LAFFORT® for our annual Rendezvous, a technical seminar addressing current trends in winemaking. The 2019 Rendezvous will address the growing trend for wines made with reduced levels of SO2. The talks will cover utilizing non-Saccharomyces yeast strains for microbial security in juice, processing techniques during juice and fermentation stages to enhance the anti-oxidant potential […]
Join LAFFORT® for our annual Rendezvous, a technical seminar addressing current trends in winemaking. The 2019 Rendezvous will address the growing trend for wines made with reduced levels of SO2. The talks will cover utilizing non-Saccharomyces yeast strains for microbial security in juice, processing techniques during juice and fermentation stages to enhance the anti-oxidant potential […]
Join LAFFORT® for our annual Rendezvous, a technical seminar addressing current trends in winemaking. The 2019 Rendezvous will address the growing trend for wines made with reduced levels of SO2. […]
Wine consumers in Europe have started a trend, demanding wines made with lower SO2. This consumer trend is forcing winemakers to change their winemaking protocols, reducing the SO2 additions throughout the life cycle of winemaking. Non-Saccharomyces yeast strains can be added during fruit processing to replace the first big SO2 addition, utilizing “bio-protection” to keep […]
Join Christophe Rossi, the LAFFORT® resident Provence Rosé expert, for a presentation of the techniques used in the production of the ever popular elegant and floral Provencal Rosés that are pushing Rosé producers around the globe to change their style. The presentation will cover phenolic management, stabulation, and thiol enhancing products and grape processing techniques. […]
Hosted by Darren Michaels - Technical Winemaker - Pacific Northwest Join LAFFORT® for our annual Rendez-vous, a technical seminar addressing current trends in winemaking. The 2019 Rendez-vous will address the growing […]
Hosted by Darren Michaels - Technical Winemaker - Pacific Northwest Join LAFFORT® for our annual Rendez-vous, a technical seminar addressing current trends in winemaking. The 2019 Rendez-vous will address the growing […]
Please join LAFFORT® and Francois Botton, Spark Technical Manager at LAFFORT®, for an informational webinar on the key points to look at for when making base wines at harvest. We […]
Juice fining is an essential step in white and rose winemaking, but it is often an after thought or considered only for hard press juice segments. In this seminar, we […]
Fermentation tannins are a common addition during red grape processing and fermentation. In this seminar we will review the “sacrificial tannin” action, and the specific wine quality benefits of using […]
The 2020 Seminar will be online only due to the current health situation. Non-Saccharomyces Yeast Non-Saccharomyces yeasts: bio-protection & impact on sensory. (Lucy Joseph, UC Davis) Non-Saccharomyces yeasts: direct application with harvest equipment. (Daniel Dycus, Laffort USA) Polysaccharides and Stability Polysaccharides in wine production (Dr Stephan Sommer, Fresno State) Optimizing color/tartrate stability: methods (Dr Sami […]
