Determining which laboratory analyses to run at what time of a wine’s life can be a bit intimidating; even to the most seasoned winemaker. The recommendations below encompass a complete wine testing protocol that can be utilized by winemakers of various types. Please remember that these are guidelines only and individual needs may vary.

Panel 1 | Grape Maturity Panel

Winemaking Stage / Grapes
Recommneded Analysis / Brix, pH, Titratable Acidity
Optional Analysis /  Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Potassium, Sensory Analysis

Panel 2 | Standard Juice Panel

Winemaking Stage / Juice & Must
Recommneded Analysis / Brix, pH, Titratable Acidity, YAN (ammonia & assimilable nitrogen)
Optional Analysis / Glucose / Fructose, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Potassium

Panel 3 | Post Ferment Panel

Winemaking Stage / Completion of Alcoholic Fermentation
Recommneded Analysis / pH, Titratable Acidity, Residual Sugar, Malic Acid, Volatile Acidity, Free Sulfur
Optional Analysis / Fining Trials, Tartaric Acid

Panel 4 | Complete Panel

Winemaking Stage / Pre-Bottling
Recommneded Analysis / pH, Titratable Acidity, Residual Sugar, Malic Acid, Volatile Acidity, Free Sulfur, Total Sulfur, Alcohol
Optional Analysis / Acid Trials, Fining Trials, Stability Trials, Sensory Analysis

Panel 5 | Routine Panel

Winemaking Stage / Aging and Maintenance
Recommneded Analysis / pH, Titratable Acidity, Free Sulfur
Optional Analysis / Total Sulfur, Volatile Acidity

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