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WINEMAKING (Continued from page 60.) Barrel Washing Suppliers New technology One technology that Fugelsang thinks has quite a bit of potential is the high-energy ultrasonic system developed by the Australian firm Cavitus. The company toured the California wine industry in 2010 to show off its system, and Fugelsang says what he saw at a demonstration was quite impressive. He says he can���t speak to the system���s effectiveness against microbes, but it did seem to do a better job of cleaning. During the presentation, several barrels that had been washed with a traditional highpressure system then received an ultrasonic treatment. ���The goo that came out of (the barrels) was just really startling,��� he says. Fugelsang described the material as a ���viscous, almost black��� mixture of water and phenolic material. Andrew Yap helped develop the Cavitus system. He says in an email to Wines & Vines that the company failed to reach a deal with a U.S. distributor in 2010, but they���re still looking for a U.S. partner. Yap currently is heading up research and development for the firm Wine Industry Ultrasonics and is a visiting lecturer of wine science at the University of Auckland, Australia. COMPANY PHONEWEBSITE ARS/SWASH Cleaning and Sanitization Aaquatools Inc. Barrel Blasting by Cryo Clean Cavitus Pty Ltd. Electro-Steam Generator Corp. Gamajet Cleaning Systems Inc. GW Kent Inc. McClain Ozone Inc. RLS Equipment Co. Inc. Spraying Systems Co. Tom Beard Co. Western Square Industries Inc. Winesecrets (800) RELY-ARS cleanwinery.com (800) 777-2922 aaquatools.com (707) 539-1311 barrelblasting.com 61 8842 59602 cavitus.com (866) 617-0764 electrosteam.com (610) 408-9940 gamajet.com (734) 572-1300 gwkent.com (707) 254-0576 mcclainozone.com (609) 965-0074 rlsequipment.com (800) 957-7729 spray.com (707) 573-3150 tombeard.com (800) 367-8383 westernsquare.com (888) 656-5553 winesecrets.com For more on barrel washing suppliers, see Wines & Vines��� 2013 Buyer���s Guide in print or online at winesandvinesbuyersguide.com. ���All the data clearly show that HPU (high-powered ultrasonic) effectively and efficiently removes tartrates, yeast lees and biofilms and kills Brettanomyces on the surface and inside pores, cracks and joints of oak staves,��� he says. A mobile HPU unit has been serving the Australian industry since 2008, and one launched in Spain in 2010. Yap says there���s more interest in France, especially Bor- deaux. He says HPU is the most effective cleaning and sanitizing process that also is the gentlest on the inside of the barrel. While ultrasonics or some other technology could be the next big step forward for barrel cleaning, it seems the best bet so far is still with a thorough cleaning with hot water. After that, it depends on what best fits your budget, winery set up and winemaking style. USED BY THE FINEST WINERIES TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS Call Now to Schedule Design Appointments! LT��� & LT 2+2��� MOG Separators The Good News? Your goal of perfection just became more attainable. Fruit Receiving Systems Bin Dumpers Sorting Tables Belt Conveyors The Bad News? Everybody wants one. Screw Conveyors Vibratory Conveyors Membrane presses from 18 HL - 80 HL. Precise control in an exquisite machine. Peristaltic Pumps...... ��� Gentle ��� Durable World Renowned Quality ��� Self Priming ��� Powerful ��� Highest Quality ��� Best Performance 1650 Almar Parkway Santa Rosa, California 95403 P 707 573 3141 ��� F 707 573 3140 www.pnlspecialties.com CA Contractor���s #803431, OR Contractor���s #180330, WA Contractor���s #PLSPELS923BZ S O L U T I O N S ��� E X P E R T I S E ��� Q U A L I T Y ��� S AT I S F A C T I O N SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #F1 62 W in e s & V i ne s JANUARY 20 13 SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #721 SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #1015 u