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Clark Smith: Vijay Singh Is Making Our Lives Better
Winemaking Inventor Vijay Singh Has Revolutionized Small Wineries!
Clark Smith explains how Vijay Singh has made his and other small winemakers' lives better:
This master inventor has asked me to send you an email explaining his work. I am delighted to do so because he has eliminated from my life the three most annoying elements of small winery production.
Annoyance #1: Nighttime punchdowns.
If I punch down my T-bin at 8PM, then eat, sleep, and punch down again at 8AM, a temperature differential of 20°F causes yeast to retool, resulting in H2S stinkiness.
With GOfermentor's automatic punchdown feature, I can mix as often as I like. I can even leave town for a week and come back to perfect wine.
Annoyance #2: Breakdown cooperage.
How I hate those kegs and carboys that store partial barrels. Besides their fragility, they are always under foot, and frequently go to vinegar.
With SmartBarrels, my partial barrels are stored in a bag-in-the-barrel alongside my full barrels. As I top, the bag collapses so there's never any headspace. Years later when I bottle, I simply recycle the bag and replace it with another $25 liner. Brilliant!
Annoyance #3: Variable Capacity Tanks.
Between the barrel and the 1,000-gallon tank, there has never been an alternative to these nightmare monsters. There is simply no way to secure a wine under the floating lid of a VCT. They are impossible to seal. If you leave a headspace, you'll get a film. If you position the lid right on the wine, Acetobacter will grown throughout the seal.
With Smartliners, any quantity from 40 to 330 gallons can be sealed without a headspace. Throw that lid away and just use your tank for support. The clever perforated diptube permits racking of clear wine until nothing remains but lees. Glory Halleluia.
I would much appreciate your passing this message along to colleagues you think might benefit from Vijay's technologies.
- Gratefully, Clark
June Special: 30% Off and Free Shipping on GOpump
For the entire month of June, we are offering both models of the GOpump at 30% off with free shipping!
The new GOpump is the perfect companion to the SmartBarrel system! This intelligent transfer pump offers:
- Precise control: Set your desired flow rate for gentle or rapid transfer, perfect for delicate tasks like racking or blending.
- Accurate measurement: The built-in totalizer provides an accurate estimate of the total wine transferred.
- Versatility: The GOpump can operate in three modes (PUMP, BATCH, and REMOTE) for maximum flexibility in your workflow.
The Ultimate Winery Pump: GOpump10-LC: The Intelligent Pump
Don’t you want a wine pump for your winery that can deliver a specified volume unattended at an adjustable flow rate? Save time by setting up racking and blending transfers, and then just walking away. The new GOpump makes all this possible. Portable, splash proof, and easy to clean. The only wine pump on the market with true flow measurement and batching capability. Just plug into 115/230 VAC. All this in the new GOpump from wine innovator - GOfermentor.
Set the rate and the volume
GOpump is an intelligent pump for pumping wine or similar fluids. Two operating modes:
- PUMP mode at user set flow rate.
- BATCH mode delivers user preset volume.
For example - you want to rack 35.3 gallons from one container to another. No problem – connect hoses using the GOpump. Set to BATCH mode and set 35.3 gallons on the touch panel. Press START and walk away. It will automatically shut off when complete. Perfect for making blends. Unlike other pumps, you can set the flow rate from 0.26 to 2.6 gpm, so transferring even foamy materials is easy. If you just want to pump – use the PUMP mode. Flow rate is adjustable, and the totalizer shows how much has been transferred. Really handy for topping off.
General purpose winery pump for transferring or filling wine. Flow meter/totalizer provides accuracy of 1%. Controllable flow rate allows gentle or rapid transfer of wine. Automatic shutdown on empty detection. Portable, splash-proof, and easy to clean. Plug into 115/230 VAC with built-in GFI plug. Not for use with fluids containing particles larger than 1mm, grape must, or spirits over 40% ethanol.
We made the GOpump because we could not find anything like this. It is a deceptively simple device that saves time and effort. Buy online - GOfermentor.com/gopump/
GOlite Expands SmartBarrel's Reach to Primary Fermentation
The makers of SmartBarrel Wine Storage system are proud to announce the introduction of GOlite, a new fermentation head that enables primary fermentation in SmartBarrel liners. It is suitable for use with grape juice (but not grape must), cider, mead and other liquid substrates.
“We chose the GOfermenter system to minimize water use in our extreme desert location, but the benefits go far beyond water conservation,” avers Ann Torrence of Etta Place Cider in Torrey, Utah, “We are known for clean flavors because our fermentations are so hygienic in the bags, and we love the ease of clean-up when we are racking ciders.”
The new add-on tool includes a temperature probe and a sampling port with a weighted ball for dipping into the fermenting liquid. A large relief valve permits the safe venting of gas from the primary fermentation. Its sealed liner condenses volatile aromatics back into the wine, enhancing the flavor profile of the final product. This new head also eliminates the microbial and insect contamination typical of open bins. Altogether, these features, coupled with temperature monitoring and the single-use liners that require no cleaning, dramatically improve wine quality.
The reusable GOlite head is just US$295 and uses existing barrels, drums and bins to create an extremely low-cost yet versatile juice fermenter.
“The new GOlite head extends the usefulness of your SmartBarrel racking/storage system to juice fermentations,” notes Dr. Vijay Singh, founder of GOfermentor and inventor of the SmartBarrel. “The $295 device allows you to use SmartBarrel liners for primary fermentations.”
SmartBarrel Wine Storage
Smartbarrel is a popular way to store wine safely during racking and aging. Unlike rigid tanks and barrels, the SmartBarrel system uses flexible sealed liners that operate without any headspace and never require “topping off.” Cellar workers can fill containers and sample and remove wine without introducing the air that oxidizes the wine. The single-use liners — available in 60-gallon and 330-gallon sizes — also ensure perfect cleanliness, thus eliminating chances of microbial contamination. Because of the liners’ flexibility, which removes airspace, wineries can use a variety of readily available containers such as plastic drums, macro bins, totes, variable capacity (VC) tanks or even wooden barrels to provide support and stability during storage.
The SmartBarrel system’s reusable patented diptube head enables winemakers to fill, sample and remove wine. The perforated diptube ensures it always draws wine from the top first, thus eliminating tedious hand manipulation with a “racking wand.” The fill/drain port uses fittings such as a 2-inch Tri-clamp, and a sampling connector enables safe sampling with a hand sampler or cordless vacuum aspirator. The system also includes an integral relief valve that prevents potential overpressure due to gas buildup.
For the SmartBarrel system you need:
- One reusable SmartBarrel diptube for each storage container.
- One cordless SmartBarrel aspirator/sampler for your entire facility.
- Single-use SmartBarrel liners (60 or 330 gallon).
For GOlite fermenter system you need:
- One reusable GOlite head for each fermenter.
- Cordless aspirator sampler or hand operated sampler.
- Single-use SmartBarrel liners (60 or 330 gallon).
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GOlite and the SmartBarrel system are products of GOfermentor.
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Introducing GOlite: No Cleaning, Low Cost Juice Fermentor
GOfill - Gravity Bottle Filler
The Perfect Bottle Filling Solution for Small Volume Wineries
Semi-Automatic Low-cost Filler
GOFILL Gravity Filler: $950.00
The new GOFILL bottle filler makes filling inexpensive, easy, prevents oxidation, and has a built-in pump. It is the perfect solution for small volume wineries.
Connect to a vessel containing wine to be bottled. Wine is collected in a single-use liner, automatically kept full by the pump. “A simple solution to minimize cleaning and oxidation as the fill liner is closed with no headspace – a signature of GOfermentor.” says Dr Singh, the inventor of a series of innovative products for the winery.
The liner feeds four bottle filling heads simultaneously using gravity flow. Filling can be paused for hours with no oxidation. Keep filling as long as you want, the pump refills the liner automatically. When bottling is complete – simply discard the fill liner and rinse the heads.
Gravity filling heads provide simple, reliable operation with minimal foaming. The disposable feed liner decouples filtration from the bottling operation, enabling one person operation. The smart pump automatically shuts off if there is no flow of wine, preventing air from contacting wine in the fill liner.
Specifications
- Bottle rack is adjustable for different size bottles.
- Machine fills bottles to user-set level in bottle neck.
- Counter top unit.
- Requires 115VAC 10A household power.
- 18x18x38inch. Weight (empty) 40 lb.
- Fill bag capacity: 3 to 20 liters (user-set).
- Unit Price $950.00
- Disposable liners are $ 82.50 for 10pack.
- Filter housing and filters are not included.
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This is the newest addition to GOfermentor’s family of innovative smart products – joining the GOfermentor, SmartBarrel, GOblend, and GOPump in reducing labor, eliminating contamination and oxidation, and ultimately making better wine.
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Losing Track of Your Wines? Try the Smart Solution: SmartBarrel®
The SmartBarrel has been keeping your wines safe from oxidation, Brettanomyces, and other contamination for years. Our single-use pharma clean liners eliminate washing. The patented diptube eliminates the need for “topping-off”. Wine is protected from oxidation, even at low volumes. Hundreds of SmartBarrel systems are in use worldwide.
“Now SmartBarrel just got smarter!” notes Vijay Singh, inventor of the SmartBarrel System. “Not only keep your wine safe, but know what’s in each container, the grapes used, when it was last racked. Just use your smartphone to scan the QR code on the liner. You can view and edit the data from anywhere you have internet. Your colleagues can update the information in real-time using a phone, tablet, or PC. Imagine – no more out-of-date Post It notes!”
The new SmartBarrel tracking system gives you easy access to all your wine storage information. Best of all the service is free with purchase of SmartBarrel single-use liners.
Here is how the magic works:
1. Store your information in Google sheets: Each batch is assigned a user-generated unique name. Create a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Enter information into the spreadsheet. For example - date made, varietal, status, volume, assay data, tasting notes, aging log, and so on. GOfermentor supplies a template that you can copy or modify for your needs.
2. Link the QR code on the liner to the batch: When you fill a SmartBarrel liner use the SmartBarrel App to link the liner QR code to the batch name. When you empty it, just unlink the QR code.
3. Scan the QR code with your phone: The SmartBarrel app connects you to the linked batch name and opens its Google Sheet for you to view and edit.
This simple and accessible tracking system allows you to bring your entire cellar under control. You can now know exactly what you have, how much of it, where it is, and its entire history. You can view everything on your phone or on your laptop. So can your authorized coworkers.
Simple system working with today’s technology.
Uses your own Google cloud storage for security: GOfermentor provides a Google Sheets template for you to copy to create a Google sheet for each batch. Using your own Google account gives you full control and access to your information. GOfermentor cannot access your data.
QR codes on all liners: All SmartBarrel liners manufactured after June 2023 are already equipped with QR codes. For retrofit, you can purchase QR stickers to place on your older liners.
SmartBarrel App: Download the app from our website (currently only for Android – iOS coming soon). Free of charge.
SmartBarrel is product of GOfermentor.
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Still Cleaning Tanks? GOlite: No Cleaning, Juice Fermentor
GOlite™ is the latest fermentation product from innovator GOfermentor. It is designed to provide many of the benefits of the GOfermentor disposable wine fermentation system at a very low cost. Unlike the GOfermentor which has automatic punching and built-in press, GOlite is only usable for liquids. It is therefore suitable for fermentation of grape and other fruit juices. It can also be used for cider, mead, and similar products. It cannot be used for grape must or fruit that needs to be pressed.
Like it’s bigger brother, GOlite has many advantages over traditional fermentation methods that use fixed tank or open bins:
Uses Your Container: Advantages of a closed clean system in container you already have.
No Washing: Fermentation is performed in single-use plastic liners made of FDA approved food grade materials. This eliminates labor and wastewater.
Better Quality: Sanitary single-use design ensures cleanliness. Sealed bag eliminates air and insects. Aromatics are condensed back into the fermentation improving aromas and fruit character. Minimizing air contact enables sulfite-free wines.
Sampling and Temperature Monitoring: Sanitary sampler enables samples to be taken without contamination. Includes temperature probe with display.
No power needed: Reusable GOlite head is attached via 2” triclamp to liners. Liners can be placed in user-supplied drums or bins.
Expandable: Mates with GOfermentor SmartBarrel® aging/storage system for a complete disposable winery solution.
Components
GOlite head: 60 gallon and 330 gallon head. Sampling tube, temperature probe + display, and high flow pressure-relief vent (reusable) $295
Liners: 60 gallon (45 gallon usable liquid) (3 pack) $90 330 gallon (270 gallon usable liquid) (6pack) $330
Sampler: Hand-operated sampler (one required) $80
Learn more about the GOlite at www.GOfermentor.com/GOlite or call (877) 377-5359.
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Alcohol Estimator
GOvent: Measures Alcohol in your Fermenting Wine
Measure Progress of the Fermentation. Whether the fermentation is “stuck”, complete, or progressing normally. Uses Mass Flow Gas Sensors to Measure CO2. Accurately measures total evolved CO2.
Ethanol was estimated automatically in real-time from the CO2 data and is shown above. The orange line is the estimated ethanol concentration. Samples were taken and assayed daily using a Foss OenoFoss FTIR instrument. These measurements are shown as blue dots. The predicted values are within +/- 0.25 %v/v proving the utility of the GOvent estimation system.
Introducing the Ultimate Winery Pump
Don’t you want a wine pump for your winery that can pump any specified volume at any desired flowrate? The new GOpump makes unattended filling possible and adjustable flowrate minimizes foaming. Portable, splashproof and easy to clean. Plug into 115/230 VAC with built-in GFI plug. All this in the new GOpump from wine innovator - GOfermentor.
GOpump is an intelligent pump for pumping wine or similar fluids. It can be used in 1) PUMP mode where the delivery rate is automatically controlled at the user set flowrate; 2) BATCH mode where a user preset volume is delivered at user set flowrate. And finally, 3) REMOTE mode where pump can be controlled by external device or app (Bluetooth).
For example - you want to rack 35.3 gallons from one container to another. No problem – connect hoses using the GOpump. Set to BATCH mode and set 35.3 gallons on the touchpanel. Press START and walk away. It will automatically shut off when complete. Unlike other pumps, you can set the flowrate from 0.26 to 2.6 gpm, so transferring even foamy materials is easy. If you just want to pump – use the PUMP mode and run the pump. Rate is adjustable and the totalizer shows how much has been transferred. Really handy for topping off a container. Also useful for making blends – just use the BATCH function to add in in each component of the blend.
We made the GOpump because we could not find anything like this. It is a deceptively simple device that saves time and effort. Available on our website: www.GOfermentor.com/GOpump.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 28 x 33 x 18cm (11.5 x 13 x 7 inch)
- Weight: 8 Kg (17 lbs)
- Flow rate range: 0.5 to 10 lpm (0.26 gpm to 2.6 gpm)
- Batch range: 0.1 to 99999 liters
- Power: 115/230 VAC 2A with built-in GFI
- Interface: Color LCD touch panel
- Environmental: IP65 splash-proof
- Process connection: ½ FNPT inlet and outlet. Select 1 ½ or 2 inch Triclamp or QC.
USAGE: general purpose winery pump for transferring or filling wine. Built-in electronic totalizer based on magnetic flux sensing (no moving parts) provides accurate estimate of total wine transferred. Controllable flow rate allows gentle or rapid transfer of wine. Automatic shutdown on empty detection.
NOTE: Do not use with fluids containing particles larger than 100 microns. DO NOT use to pump grape must.
Learn more about the GOpump at www.GOfermentor.com/GOpump.
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About
GOfermentor wins award for innovation
The GOfermentor brings 21st century technology to winemaking. This technology dramatically reduces the water usage. The GOfermentor provides better control of fermentation parameters, minimal exposure to air, and automated cap management, producing better extraction and color and ultimately better quality wine.
Guide to implementing the GOfermentor in your winery
GOfermentor was created by Meera and Vijay Singh. We started winemaking for ourselves and found the existing technology too tedious and environmentally unsound. Traditional winemaking is more janitorial work than wine making! You have to wash all the tanks before you start, then you clean all the equipment, then you have to wash the whole mess again when you are done. Punchdown is another tedious and dangerous process. The overwhelming amount of work led us to rethink the whole winemaking process, to optimize it so that it could be run by just the two of us. To our surprise, the new automated punchdown, build in press technology helped us extract better color and flavor. Our wines won awards, and others wanted to use the technology.
Dr Singh is a world-recognized biotech scientist, he developed the highly acclaimed Wave Bioreactor which revolutionized the production of biopharmaceuticals by using a disposable cultivation bag. He decided to apply his expertise in disposable processing to the key issues of winemaking. The patented GOfermentor and SmartBarrel wine aging/storage system was born out of this work.
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| Title | Name | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner, Winemaker | Meera Singh | meera@skyacreswinery.com | 9083772244 |
Location List
| Locations | Address | State | Country | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOfermentor | 1680 Black River Road, Far Hills | NJ | United States of America | 07931 |
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