Our taint removal methods selectively remove unintended compounds resulting from forest fires near vineyards during key growing periods.

Wine is a complex, living product. As such, sometimes Mother Nature throws you a curve with unintended flavors and compounds that mask the true character of your wine. Winesecrets can help restore the proper flavors by removing smoky, acrid attributes resulting from local forest fires. Volatile phenols 4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguaiacol (4EP/4EG) are important parts of the smoke character in wine and are important for measuring the impact of smoke taint. 4EP/4EG analysis serves as a marker to gauge the effectiveness of smoke taint removal.

Our process involves recirculation of the wine in a single tank, which reduces the risk of oxidation and manages the headspace of your wine. This helps you deliver the consistent flavor profile that your customers enjoy.

Winesecrets' flavor recovery may be performed at your facility or ours. Your wine is treated gently throughout.