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Wine Cellar Services (PTY) LTD
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WINE TREATMENTAs part of our solutions we offer specific wine treatments and recommendations for wineriesEffective removal of organohalogens (TCA, TBA)Reduction of volatile phenols (Bretty off-flavours)
CELLAR HYGIENEWinemaking comprises a diverse set of factors that play a crucial role during the transformation of grapes to wine. In order to ensure that the best quality wine can be produced, it is crucial that the winemaking environment is clean and present minimal risks that could be detrimental to this process. ThalèsWCS offers a holistic approach to wine cellar hygiene with preventative and curative services targetting microbial spoilage and chemical contamination. We have established ourselves as the experts in this field after several years of experience and multiple case studies.What we offer:Trained Cellar Hygiene TeamCellar DecontaminationCellar Audits & ConsultingWinery Staff TrainingSpecialized Cellar Hygiene Chemicals (IPW compliant & SABS approved)Risk Management and Problem Solving
BARREL HYGIENEThe wood component of winemaking is one of the most desired factors that determines true wine quality. Due to the very complex nature of wood and the dynamic interactions between wood and the micro-flora residing within it, it is crucial that proper barrel hygiene and cleaning processes are performed to maximize the life-time of your barrels.ThalèsWCS provides several cleaning services for wine barrels and large wooden vats along with the best expertise on barrel maintenance & risk management.Our Barrel services:Microbial Decontamination (including Brettanomyces yeasts)VA reductionTartrate removalSandingLeakage repairsBrandingRemoval/replacement of heads
AUDITSWineries often contact us to help with wine faults and problem solving. In order to assist with investigations and to establish critical control points we perform winery Audits. This greatly assits wineries with improved risk management and wine quality.
TANKER HYGIENEOne of the most frustrating aspects of winemaking is the spoilage risk of the final product. What happens with the wine when it leaves the capable hands of the winemaker? For this reason TWCS have incorporated the cleaning of wine tankers as part of our hygiene services. We have entered into agreements with various transport companies where we will ensure that all wine tankers are cleaned, sanitized and certified prior to the loading of any food-grade product.The cleaning of the tankers involves the following: Cleaning and Sanitation Certificate of cleanliness on the following products:Wine products (Red and White)Grape JuicePurified Food-grade oils
TRAININGWe offer training to winery staff for the correct use of winery chemicals and teach them about cellar awareness. Everybody in the process chain, from the winemaker to cellar hands, all contribute to the overall quality of the final product. Our training serves to refresh basic principles and stimulate general awareness.
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