Analysis

Please Note


Test Times Are Target Turnaround Times and Indicated in Business Days 
  • Bottle Sterility Plating

    • Filter Plating
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    • 7-10 days
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    • 750 mL

    $40.00

    Bottle sterility plating is used to ensure the integrity of filtration as well as to ensure sterility throughout filtration and bottling.  

    Minimum Volume Required: One bottle

    Includes
    Bottle Sterility Plating
    (Units: CFU per 250mL, Technique: Filter Plating)
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  • Brettanomyces Analysis (4-EP/4-EG)

    • GC-MS
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    • 48 hours
    • |
    • 120 mL

    $88.00

    4-Ethylphenol and 4-Ethylguaiacol (4-EP and 4-EG) are the metabolites or chemical markers that indicate activity of Brettanomyces and impact the sensory characters of a wine. 4-EP produces aromas generally describes as “barnyard” or “band-aid” while 4-EG can be medicinal or smoky.

    Note: At this time, 4-EP/4-EG analysis will be subcontracted.

    Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

    Includes
    4-Ethylguaiacol
    (Units: ug/L, Technique: GC-MS)
    4-Ethylphenol
    (Units: ug/L, Technique: GC-MS)

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  • Brettanomyces Plating

    • Filter Plating
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    • 7-10 days
    • |
    • 100 mL

    $30.00

    Plating on selective media to determine the presence and quantity of brettanomyces in a sample. Growth is apparent at five to seven days; final results at seven days.

    Minimum Volume Required: 100mL

    Includes
    Brettanomyces Plating
    (Units: CFU per 100mL, Technique: Filter Plating)
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  • Microscopic Examination

    • Microscopy
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    • 24 hours
    • |
    • 50 mL

    $35.00

    Using Phase Contrast Microscopy, a microscopic examination will determine the presence microorganisms. An examination includes high resolution imagery and based on results, we can assist with recommendations.  

    Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

    Includes
    Imagery & Recommendation
    (Photo & Video up to 1000x magnification; Technique: Phase Contrast Microscopy)

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