For the Bioprotection of Grapes and Musts

SafŒno™ BioProtect MP-72 was isolated in a Loire Valley vineyard in France through a program carried out in partnership with the French Institute of Vine and Wine (IFV). Selected for read more

Lower Alcohol Doesn’t Mean Lower Risk

Reducing ethanol removes one of wine and beer’s natural protective barriers, increasing susceptibility to spoilage bacteria, refermentation and instability.Key challenges producers face:• H read more

WIN Expo: Where Winemaking Technique Meets Market Demand

Explore the Science, Strategy, and Sensory Experience of Winemaking at WIN ExpoThree forward-thinking sessions.One essential destination for winemakers.Today’s winemakers are navigating a new er read more

Fermentation Management of Rot Infected Grapes

Myriad challenges keep winemakers up at night. Don't let rot-affected fruit be one of them. While daunting, rot doesn't have to define your wine. With proactive management and LAFFORT' read more

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Lowering SO2 in Your Wine is Getting Easier with This New Bioprotection Solution

As a wine consumer, if you are looking for qualitative low-to-no-sulfite wines, you know it can be challenging. As a winemaker, if you are trying to craft wines with lower levels of sulfites, you know read more

Pre-Fermentation Bioprotection Tools: How to Choose the Right Approach

Pre-fermentation bioprotection tools can help control unwanted yeast and bacteria, limiting off-odors and flavors, and setting the stage for a clean fermentation. With so many options available, choos read more

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A Cool Summer and Its Consequences: What California Winemakers Need to Know

After a wet winter and a slow start to spring, California is now experiencing an unusually cool summer. While the extended hang time may sound ideal at first glance, many winemakers are concerned, and read more

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New Arrivals for Harvest 2025

New Yeasts, Yeast Derivatives, and MoreInnovation doesn’t hit pause, and it doesn't always wait for the Handbook! We’re excited to introduce a few new products that weren’t quite read more

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Non-Saccharomyces YEASTS FOR BIOPROTECTION & AROMA ENHANCEMENT

This week we highlight three selected non-Saccharomyces yeast strains from the VIW® SHIELD range, specifically developed to manage bioprotection and enhance wine freshness, aroma, and mouthfe read more

Rethinking SOâ‚‚: Exploring Sulfur Dioxide Alternatives in Modern Winemaking

For centuries, sulfur dioxide (SO) has been the trusted guardian of wine for preserving freshness, preventing oxidation, and controlling microbial populations. But with changing consumer preferences, read more

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