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COOL CLIMATE ANALYTICAL LAUNCHES MIDWEST’S FIRST COMMERCIAL WINE LAB
Adrian, Michigan -- Midwest growers and wineries now have an
alternative to California labs for time-sensitive analyses and
diagnostic services. Cool Climate Analytical (CCA), located in
Southeast Michigan, has established the Midwest’s first commercial
wine laboratory.
“Our growing conditions are much different than those on the west
coast, thus our winemaking concerns are as well,” says Jon Treloar,
CCA’s Chief Enologist and co-owner. “Having quick access to a lab
with regional expertise gives Midwest and Eastern wineries the
opportunity to make better wines. That’s important to us because, as
a company, we are committed to advancing the quality and renown of
cool climate winemaking.”
CCA combines winemaking expertise with technology to deliver
analytical results to its customers in 36 hours or less from the
receipt of fruit, must, juice, or wine samples. The company’s
extensive analytical capabilities are made possible by its investment
in state-of-the-art equipment such as the Konelab 20, used for auto
sequential Enzymatic/Spectrophotometric analyses. “The Konelab 20
gives us analytical capabilities with consistent accuracy and rapid
turnaround,” explains Dr. Paul Rupert, CCA’s Manager of Laboratory
Operations and co-owner. “These capabilities will be especially
important to our customers during the time-sensitive harvest and
crush seasons.”
From its offices in Southeast Michigan, Cool Climate Analytical is
ideally situated to serve wineries located in the Midwest and East.
CCA analytical services are confidential and are available to
commercial growers and wineries as well as non-commercial and home
winemakers.
CCA offers analytical panels for each stage of the winemaking process
as well as individual analyses of the major organic acids, sugars,
sulfites and other compounds of interest. In addition, CCA offers
microbiological screening and diagnostic services. Brief diagnostic
perspectives are offered with the analytical data upon request. When
there is a need for in-depth discussions and problem solving, CCA
personnel are available for discussions on winemaking practices,
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fermentation management, laboratory set up and training on a
consulting basis. For a complete listing of analytical services and
prices, visit CCA online at www.coolclimateanalytical.com or contact
them at 517-263-3524.
CCA principals include:
Jon Treloar, Co-owner and Chief Enologist - Treloar has been
employed as Research Enologist in the Department of Horticulture
at Michigan State University for the past six years. He earned a
BS in Botany and Plant Pathology at MSU and his MS in Enology
and Viticulture through the Department of Horticulture at MSU.
Treloar has been involved in managing MSU’s vineyard and winery
operations since 2001 and has co-taught the Wine Production
lecture and Laboratory courses since 2004.
Paul Rupert, Co-owner and Manager of Laboratory Operations -
Rupert earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of
Pittsburgh and completed The Executive Program (TEP) at the
University of Virginia. After 30+ years as a chemical company
executive, he enrolled in the Enology and Viticulture Program at
Michigan State University and completed all available courses in
grape growing and wine production. Before launching CCA, Rupert
completed an internship with the Michigan Grape & Wine Industry
Council in the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
Jennifer Borton-Rupert, Co-owner and CFO - In addition to her
role at CCA, Borton-Rupert is also the Director of Controlling
at Wacker Chemical Corporation. She earned a Bachelor’s degree
in Finance and Accounting from Michigan State University and an
MBA from Eastern Michigan University.
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