VASCM: Empty Cooperage Preservation Survey

[Ryan Beauregard]

good old fashion sulfur smoke sticks.  Usually one application every other
month.  1 gram per barrel.

https://www.thevintnervault.com/barrel-tools-sulfur-sticks-10pk-ch-2250/



On Tue, Jan 17, 2023 at 2:45 PM Michael Bruzus <mike at picchetti.com> wrote:

> Good Afternoon,
>   I'm curious what winemakers are using for preserving empty cooperage in
> our area?  We've been using SO2 gas, but I've found that many local gas
> suppliers (airgas, matheson) are simply refusing to supply it anymore:
>
>    - Are you using SO2 gas?  If yes, who is your supplier?
>    - Are you using Ozone Gas?
>       - What type of ozone unit do you use?
>       - what is the rate of flow of ozone gas you're using?
>          - how much time do you spend ozoning each barrel?
>       - How frequently are you ozone gassing barrels? (once/month,
>       once/week)?
>
> --
> Mike Bruzus
> Winemaker
> Picchetti Winery
> (408) 506-9597
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Ryan Beauregard
Winemaker
Beauregard Vineyards
10 Pine Flat Road
Bonny Doon California 95060

831-425-7777 ext 3

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