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Bottle variation: the dirty secret of the wine trade

Moderated by Dr. Jamie Goode, O2 in Wines

Industry Briefing 17 May, 16:00–17:30 (Stand Q75)

When a consumer buys a bottle of a certain wine, there is no guarantee that they will have the same experience with that wine as they did on a previous occasion. Bottle variation bedevils the wine industry, but it is rarely discussed. This session looks at the different sources of bottle variation, attempts to assess their impact, and makes suggestions about how things can be improved. In particular, the control of oxygen is a key factor in how wines develop, and inconsistencies in bottling procedures and wine closures are likely an important source of bottle variation.

Topics to be covered:

  • How bad is the problem?
  • Bottling line inconsistency, and the importance of winery oxygen audits
  • Closure inconsistency: the variation in OTR of natural cork and taint issues
  • Logistics: the effect of temperature changes in the distribution chain
  • Shelf-life issues: should there be ‘drink by’ dates on commercial wines, so that consumers experience them at their best?
  • Alternative packaging: how does this affect the flavor of wine?

For further information please contact l.saby@O2inWines.org

http://www.O2inWines.org

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Sessions are free to visit (unless stated otherwise) but it is advised to reserve your place in advance where possible.

Contact details for reserving places (if needed) are provided at each session.

Industry Briefings

Located on stand Q75 at the East end of the hall, the briefings, debates and presentations are designed to tackle some of the hottest topics in the industry today.

Masterclasses

Situated in a purpose-built theatre at the East end of the hall, this is your opportunity to hear from a host of inspiring and renowned winemakers, writers and industry experts.

Many of the sessions will involve tastings and are truly not to be missed.

Wine Intelligence Theatre

Wine Intelligence is the leading research-led strategy consultancy serving the global wine industry. The purpose-built theatre (situated on stand K70) provides a platform for debate, the latest in research and consumer trends within the industry.