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News

 New Look, Same Trusted Accuracy – Evolving for the Future of Wine Testing
After more than 20 years at the forefront of wine analysis innovation, we're excited to introduce a new logo—one that captures both our legacy and...
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Free Sulfur Dioxide Spectro Test Kit
FREE SULFUR DIOXIDE SPECTROPHOTOMETER TEST KIT
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Ebulliometry for measuring alcohol in wine: improve your accuracy
Introduction The following is an expanded version of the talk given by Steve Byrne at the Interwinery Analysis Group seminar in Adelaide on Friday 1...
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Tip: Correct micropipetting technique
One of the most crucial factors in enzymatic analysis is volumetric accuracy. Taking care to properly use and maintain micropipettes will save you...
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Tip: Cuvettes – a closer look at a common consumable
You use them every day for your enzymatic analysis and probably don’t think too much about them. But the quality and correct use of your disposable...
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Tip: A closer look at absorbance
Absorbance readings taken from spectrophotometers during enzymatic analysis should be considered carefully before they are used to calculate...
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Tip: Conducting micro testing without a micro lab
In a perfect world a winery micro lab would be established in its own room, separate from any other winery or lab activities. It would have a laminar...
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Tip: Troubleshooting enzymatic calibration curves
With an increasing number of labs upgrading from benchtop spectrophotometers to automatic discrete analysers for their enzymatic testing, it is worth...
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Tip: Using spike analysis as a QC in the lab
Many wine labs now have improved quality control systems in place and routinely analyse samples in duplicate and run the same control wine sample...
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Technical Articles

 Precision at Every Stage: Analysis in Winemaking & Bottling
This technical article explores the critical role of chemical analysis at key stages of winemaking, from petiole testing and harvest decisions...
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A New Age for YAN Testing
YAN testing helps identify vineyard nutrition issues early to prevent stuck ferments, avoid H₂S, and enhance fruity aromas in your final wines.
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Sulfur Dioxide Testing
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a naturally occurring compound produced by yeast as a by-product of alcoholic fermentation. It is commonly added at various...
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Low intervention and natural winemaking
What does it mean and what are some of the analytical consequences? By Dr Alana Seabrook¹ and Dr Carly Gamble² Introduction The terms ‘low...
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A New Age for Sulfur Dioxide Testing
Fast, safe SO₂ testing with Vintessential kits replaces labour-heavy methods, ensuring accurate results and compliance with less effort in the lab.
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Yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN) and Nutrition
Nitrogen is the main growth factor present in grapes for yeast growth and fermentation, and can impact the production of aroma compounds. Its...
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Newsletters

 Precision Matters - December 2025
Dear Valued Customers, Welcome to the Fourth Edition of the Winechek Newsletter in December 2025, called Precision Matters.   As we wrap up 2025,...
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Precision Matters - October 2025
Dear Valued Customers, Welcome to the Third Edition of the Winechek Newsletter in October 2025 called Precision Matters. We created this newsletter...
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Precision Matters - July 2025
Dear Valued Customers, Welcome to the Second Edition of the Winechek Newsletter in July 2025 called Precision Matters. We created this newsletter to...
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Precision Matters - May Edition
Dear Valued Customers, Welcome to the First Edition of the Winechek Newsletter in May 2025 called Precision Matters. We created this newsletter to...
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Grape and Must laboratory analysis checklist
Winechek’s Grape & Must Laboratory Analysis Checklist empowers winemakers with a clear, structured pathway.
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Grape maturity - Why baume doesn’t equal alcohol
Degrees Baume or Brix is defined as soluble solids per 100g of juice (not per 100ml of juice!) and is a measure of all soluble solids including...
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