CV Wine lab Recommends
Tools for the modern cellar
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At Columbia Valley Wine Lab, we believe that every great wine and beer begins with great data. While we take pride in being your TTB-certified partner for complex analysis and compliance, we know that many of our clients maintain their own in-house testing capabilities for day-to-day quality control.
This curated list features many of the exact reagents, sensors, and supplies we’ve relied on throughout our career—from Quinton's time as a Research Enologist at E&J Gallo Winery, QA/QC Director at Rogue Brewery and Microbiologist at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to our current daily operations here in the Columbia Valley Wine Lab.
We’ve done the troubleshooting and vetted the quality so you don't have to.
Whether you are setting up your first pH and TA station or optimizing your fermentation monitoring, these are the essentials we trust for repeatable, reliable results.
Why Trust our Recommendations?
Industry Experience: Recommendations are based on nearly 20 years of experience in high-volume production facility labs.
Bench-Tested: We only recommend equipment, reagents and consumables that have a proven track record of success in commercial labs.
MBAA Alignment: Our equipment tiers are aligned with the Master Brewers Association of the Americas guidelines for laboratory analysis and instrumentation.
How our Recommendations are Organized
Not every cellar needs an auto-titrator, and not every production facility can rely on a handheld pH meter. To help you navigate these recommendations, we have categorized equipment into three distinct tiers based on MBAA (Master Brewers Association of the Americas) laboratory guidelines.
Whether you are just starting your quality program or managing a high-throughput production lab, these tiers ensure you are investing in the right level of precision for your specific scale.
Reagents & Consumables
Tier 1: The Essential Startup
Tier 1: The Essential Startup
Our vetted list of consumables, reagents, and daily staples required to keep any lab tier running smoothly.
Tier 1: The Essential Startup
Tier 1: The Essential Startup
Tier 1: The Essential Startup
Critical tools for baseline QC, focusing on accuracy, portability, and ease of use for small-batch producer.
Tier 2: The Advanced Cellar
Tier 3: The Full Analytical Lab
Tier 3: The Full Analytical Lab
High durability instrumentation designed for daily production monitoring and increased repeatability.
Tier 3: The Full Analytical Lab
Tier 3: The Full Analytical Lab
Tier 3: The Full Analytical Lab
Professional-grade equipment for compliance, complex chemistry, and high-volume throughput.
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Professional Transparency & Integrity
At Columbia Valley Wine Lab, our reputation is built on the accuracy of our data and the integrity of our advice. The products featured on in our recommendations are selected based on their technical performance, durability, and alignment with industry standards (such as MBAA and AOAC).
To support the continued development of these technical resources, some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. We only recommend equipment and reagents that we are personally familiar with or utilized in a professional QA/QC capacity.
Our priority is—and always will be—providing you with the best technical guidance for your lab.
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