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Novonesis ML Bacteria - Trusted by more Winemakers | Learn More

Novonesis Viniflora® cultures are the most widely used malolactic cultures. Reliable and predictable, Viniflora bacteria cultures are trusted by more winemakers worldwide to get their wines through malolactic fermentation on time and with desirable organoleptic outcomes.

However, not all strains of Oenococcus oeni are the same, nor are all malolactic bacterial preparations. Some strains are more tolerant to environmental parameters such as pH, temperature, sulfur dioxide and alcohol. To help you choose the right strain for your wine, view the chart below and watch the videos for more tips. 

Can't decide which strain to use? We're here to help!
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Enhance Varietal Aroma, Flavor, Mouthfeel, & Color with BioSelect Enzymes

MACERATION & EXTRACTION 


     BioSelect® Blanc 

               • Purified to control cinnamoyl esterase activity and preserve delicate aromas in white wines

               • Increase varietal intensity through the selective release of flavor and aroma compounds from
                 grape skin


   BioSelect® Noir  


               • Increase color extraction and improve color stability in premium red wines


               • Release anthocyanins, tannins, and polysaccharides early in maceration

 

“We did notice an increase in color. Stability of the color is done really well considering that’s kind of a fight here in Texas since we are dealing with higher pH wines. We’ve noticed even with those higher pHs, the color stability is better with the BioSelect (Noir).”

Christopher McIntosh, Winemaker
Edge of the Lake Vineyard - Valley View, TX



CLARIFICATION 


   BioSelect® Clear 

               • Settle solids quickly for more compact lees and cleaner fermentations

               • Reduce gross lees volumes and improve filtration for fresh and fruity wines

AROMA ENHANCEMENT 


  BioSelect® Aroma Plus 

               • Pectinase with β-glucosidase activity to free bound terpenes to enhance varietal aroma in
                 white wines

               • Use with newly fermented or existing wines

               • Recommended for Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and similar wine styles


BioSelect microgranular enzymes are available in 250 gram packs

 


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Crush is coming | Order your harvest supplies today from Gusmer Enterprises!

Crush is coming, and Gusmer wants to be your go to provider for all your winemaking solutions. Gusmer offers a full range of innovative enological tools that includes: Fermentation and processing aids, filtration media and equipment, analytical products and instrumentation, and analytical laboratory services.


For ordering and technical support,
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Featured Products

Novonesis Yeast - FrootZen
Available in Frozen & Freeze-Dried

Viniflora FrootZen is a pure strain of yeast Pichia kluyveri strengthening the fruity characteristics of the wine and ensuring bio-protection. FrootZen™ can be used at several stages of the process as a pre-fermentation product (on harvested grapes, on crushed grapes, or in must). The culture is recommended when making white and rosé, but can also be used in red wines.
Learn More - FrootZen

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Renaissance Yeast
Renaissance Yeast’s strains have excellent fermentation kinetics, desirable sensory characteristics, and are produced to the highest quality standards. Renaissance Yeast is the exclusive developer of a novel, patented H2S-preventing technology that is the result of a natural trait in yeast that increases sulfur and nitrogen utilization efficiency during fermentation, thereby preventing hydrogen sulfide formation.
View all Renaissance Yeast Strains


Novonesis ML Bacteria
As the world leader in bacterial cultures, Novonesis scientists have develop a method which measures the bacteria cell’s ability to convert malic acid to lactic acid, known as the “MACC” (Malic Acid Conversion Capacity), a ground breaking method to measure this very difficult parameter. All Viniflora products are tested for the correct number of viable cells and for the assurance that these cells have the desired level of malolactic activity in wine. Only Novonesis does this!
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 Gusmer’s MicroEssentials™ Fermentation Nutrients
A complete range of supplements for yeast rehydration, primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation. MicroEssentials nutrient formulations incorporate findings from the latest research and are based on premium ingredients. Our complex supplements contain highly refined polypeptides and amino acids, and a full spectrum of essential vitamins, minerals and yeast survival factors for a rich source of compounds that are highly assimilable by yeast and bacteria.
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Enological Enzymes
Enzymes have proven their value in wineries around the world, producing wine with enhanced varietal aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and color.
These enzyme activities are offered by Gusmer as IFF liquid enzymes and BioSelect micro-granulate enzymes.
Learn More

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CDR WineLab Webinar: Dealcoholization Techniques and their Effect on the Sensory Profile of Wine

Join us for this complimentary technical webinar on Dealcoholization Techniques and their Effect on the Sensory Profile of Wine.

Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PST 

 

Non-alcoholic wine is gaining popularity as a healthier alternative to traditional wine, with growing consumer interest in low- and no-alcohol beverages. Key market trends include the health and wellness movement, product innovation, societal shifts, evolving regulations, and changing Millennial and Gen Z preferences. This webinar will cover various dealcoholizing techniques: viticultural methods, physical processes, membrane technologies, and enzymatic and microbiological approaches. Sensory attributes like taste and aroma significantly impact consumer acceptance. We'll explore how dealcoholization affects wine's sensory profile and present strategies for optimizing alcohol-free wines.
  

Got a question about the webinar, email us at gusmerwine@gusmerenterprises.com 

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Gusmer Wine Lab Services - Keep your wines on track!

Gusmer's Napa laboratory boasts cutting-edge analytical chemistry capabilities, an essential part of being the go to provider for your winemaking solutions. Our analytical chemists are TTB Certified and we ensure the quality of our services as a member of a worldwide interlaboratory testing program endorsed by the ASEV and a rigorous QC program.

If our lab helps you identify a wine problem, we often have information on products, technology or operations that can help resolve that problem, now and in the future.


POPULAR SEASONAL WINE ANALYSIS

  • Bentonite Fining Trials (set of 5)  |  $60
  • Heat/Cold Stability  |  $15 - $35
  • Pre-bottling Panels |  $80 - $163
  • Direct and Membrane Plating  |  $25 - $60

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DOWNLOAD WINE ANALYSIS FORM TO SUBMIT LAB SAMPLES 


The Gusmer Napa Lab accepts drop-off samples or shipped from all wineries in the US and has a quick turn-around on many offerings. Contact us at 707.224.7903 for full details or learn more about how to properly ship your sample.  

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Leveraging Non-Saccharomyces Yeast Strains for Better Wine

Pure non-Saccharomyces Yeast 

NEW - FREEZE DRIED FROOTZEN™
A pure Pichia Kluyveri boosting fruit flavors in wine. Amazing in white and rosé wines, bringing an additional touch of complexity in red wines too.
Learn more

This product is now delivered in a user friendly freeze dried format that does not require a -40°C freezer.


FROOTZEN™ 
A pure Pichia Kluyveri boosting fruit flavors in wine. Amazing in white and rosé wines, bringing an additional touch of complexity in red wines too.
Learn more

This product is delivered to the winery on dry ice. It can be stored for a short time on dry ice until used, or for longer term storage, in a -40 °C freezer.

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OCTAVE
A pure strain of Lachancea thermotolerans (formerly Klyveromyces thermotolerans) selected for its capacity to increase the acidity in white and rosé wines and adding to the flavor complexity with stone fruits notes. As a consequence of the production of lactic acid from sugar, the final alcohol content in these wines can be reduced. Octave can be used at several stages of the process as a pre-fermentation product (on harvested grapes, on crushed grapes, in the must).
Learn more 


CONCERTO™ 
A pure Lachancea thermotolerans to increase freshness in red wines from warm climates, reduce volatile acidity and get wild ferment berry flavors. Ideal for Shiraz, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tempranillo red or rosé.
Learn more 


PRELUDE™
A pure Torulaspora delbrueckii to increase mouthfeel, reduce volatile acidity and produce complex flavors, matching perfectly with oak. Ideal for Chardonnay,Pinot Noir, Merlot, Grenache Noir.
Learn more 


Novonesis Blend of Saccharomyces & non-Saccharomyces

MELODY™ 
A blend of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (60%), Torulaspora delbrueckii (20%), Kluyveromyces thermotolerans (20%) considered one of the best yeast products for complex Chardonnay.
Learn more 


Saccharomyces 

MERIT™ 
100% Saccharomyces cerevisiae, best with high alcohol wines. Use in combination with non-Saccharomyces yeast for complete fermentation.
Learn more 


JAZZ™ 
100% Saccharomyces cerevisiae, direct inoculation strain that eliminates the need for rehydration.
Learn more

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Are Winemakers Getting the Most from Their Yeast?

The nutritional health of yeast can determine the success – or failure - of the resulting wine. To get the most out of your yeast, a high-quality nutrient product is essential.

“High quality micronutrients are essential to the healthy development of the yeast and a robust fermentation,” emphasizes Bill Merz, Gusmer Enterprises Inc’s Director of West Coast Beverage Sales and a winemaker himself. “The solubility of those nutrients is also key to yeast cell access. That’s exactly the kind of scientific research Gusmer has done and the superior products it provides.”

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of fermentation and filtration products for the beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries since 1924, specializes in the distribution of yeast nutrition developed to ensure healthy, vigorous and clean wine batch fermentation, vintage after vintage.

Included in Gusmer ‘s comprehensive portfolio of nutritional yeast enhancements to assist winemakers with their craft is MicroEssentials Complete-TR, the most advanced yeast nutrient on the market, incorporating the latest research in yeast nutrition and time-release technology.

MicroEssentials Complete-TR’s unique, sustained-release system is comprised of two tablets, providing complete supplementation while also stimulating incremental dosing.

The first tablet contains a higher percentage of organic nitrogen, as well as inorganic nitrogen, vitamins and minerals to facilitate biomass buildup during the exponential phase of fermentation. The second tablet is formulated to dissolve at a slower rate, and contains a higher concentration of inorganic nitrogen with nutrients to help maintain yeast populations.

Gusmer also offers MicroEssentials Boost, a time-released nutrient specifically designed to supplement ferments with one single dose, making it ideal for barrel fermentation.

In addition, Gusmer offers winemakers MicroEssentials Powder, a full spectrum yeast nutrient blend in a loose powdered form containing highly refined polypeptides, amino acids and a full complement of vitamins, minerals and yeast survival factors that are highly assimilable by yeast.

Gusmer’s MicroEssentials Prime is a DAP-free rehydration nutrient that provides a rich mixture of nitrogen, vitamins and trace minerals. MicroEssentials Prime is designed for multiple applications and is intended for use in conjunction with Gusmer’s other MicroEssentials nutrients.


“Gusmer’s R&D team develops our nutrient products in-house, ensuring that we understand their performance firsthand," notes Chris Nevosh, Gusmer’s Senior Product Manager. “We collaborate closely with our customers, conducting extensive yeast and nutrient trials to guarantee the highest quality products and successful results. What sets Gusmer apart is our Service with Knowledge® approach, supported by a dedicated team of application specialists, R&D scientists, and technical sales representatives, all available to help you achieve your goals.”


Gusmer is proud to be a US manufacturer, with 3 manufacturing facilities, and warehousing strategically located across the country. In addition, Gusmer’s Napa and Sonoma County locations offer retail and analytical services. Our Gusmer team is ready to support, collaborate and innovate with you.

For more on Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.’s comprehensive list of winemaking products and services dedicated to the wine beverage industry, go to www.GusmerWine.com



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Ensure optimal performance with your Filter Cartridges | Resource Guide

Resource Guide: Technical Application Briefs

To achieve the best process economics an efficient winery must operate on a Total Cost of Filtration basis. This recognizes that superior filter performance will yield better economics over time. Filter cost must consider total gallons throughput per change-out.  A Total Cost of Filtration approach also realizes that factors influenced by filter performance are often more costly than the filters themselves. The following resources below will help you to optimize your process:


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Enhance Varietal Aroma, Flavor, Mouthfeel, & Color with BioSelect Enzymes

 MACERATION & EXTRACTION 

     BioSelect® Blanc 

               • Purified to control cinnamoyl esterase activity and preserve delicate aromas in white wines

               • Increase varietal intensity through the selective release of flavor and aroma compounds from
                 grape skin


     BioSelect® Noir  

               • Increase color extraction and improve color stability in premium red wines

               • Release anthocyanins, tannins, and polysaccharides early in maceration

“We did notice an increase in color. Stability of the color is done really well considering that’s kind of a fight here in Texas since we are dealing with higher pH wines. We’ve noticed even with those higher pHs, the color stability is better with the BioSelect (Noir).”

Christopher McIntosh, Winemaker
Edge of the Lake Vineyard - Valley View, TX
 

 
   


CLARIFICATION 

     BioSelect® Clear 

               • Settle solids quickly for more compact lees and cleaner fermentations

               • Reduce gross lees volumes and improve filtration for fresh and fruity wines 


AROMA ENHANCEMENT 

     BioSelect® Aroma Plus 

               • Pectinase with β-glucosidase activity to free bound terpenes to enhance varietal aroma in
                 white wines

               • Use with newly fermented or existing wines

               • Recommended for Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and similar wine styles 


BioSelect microgranular enzymes are available in 250 gram packs


  

 

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NEW - Sysmex CyFlow RI-300 | View 1-Min Overview Video

Streamline your microbial monitoring with real time actionable data on an easy to use and cost effective benchtop platform. 

  • Alternative to costly PCR, single species auto-counters, and labor intensive microbial plating
     
  • Get microbial counting results in minutes instead of days to help reduct QA hold times
     
  • Maintain quality and consistency with microbial monitoring throughout your product’s life
    • Complete bottle sterility testing in minutes instead of days
    • Monitor yeast brink health and viability
    • Troubleshoot and prevent sanitation hot spots
    • Check barreled wine for Brettanomyces contamination
       
  • Operating the CyFlow RI-300 requires neither microbiology expertise nor flow cytometry experience

See Popular Test Kits & Learn More

  

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About

Gusmer Enterprises specializes in Liquid Filtration Products, Fermentation Technology and Beverage Processing Aids

In 1924, Aage Gusmer incorporated our company as the exclusive distributor of a tank coating for the North and South American brewing industry. Today, Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of processing aids and equipment to the entire beverage industry, focusing on the beer, wine, juice and distilled spirits segments. Gusmer continues to manufacture and exclusively represent many world-wide suppliers of superior products for fermentation applications.

Gusmer also has developed a dominant leadership position in the manufacture and distribution of filtration products (depth filter material, fiber, sheets, stacks, cross flow) and specialty products such as absorbent products and other custom materials. These products are used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. Gusmer's manufacturing plants have achieved ISO 9001 status.

Gusmer is continuing to expand into synergistic applications such as new processing products for food, and recently obtained its first GMP certification.

Our core values of ethical integrity and commitment to excellence remain the foundation of our company. Gusmer's Service with Knowledge® is our hallmark, providing stellar service with in-house technical expertise and a consultative sales approach. Gusmer is well-known for its quality, dependability and flexibility in addressing business needs. Gusmer's offices/warehouses are strategically located throughout the USA, and our domestic and international distributors enhance further our accessibility to our customers.

Gusmer is proud of the long-term collaborative partnerships that we continue to grow and develop with customers, employees and vendors. Continuous improvement and innovation are the heart of Gusmer as we seek to provide products that make the products we use as consumers the best that they can be.

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