PCR testing for Brettanomyces bruxellensis Now detects Pediococcus Lactobacillus E nzms@nzms.co.nz W www.nzms.co.nz P 09 259 4062 www.foodtechnology.co.nz 55 Pacific Rim Oenology Services, an independent technical service solely for the wine and grape industry opened 34 years ago, has successfully met its aim in offering specialised supplies such as different yeast strains, bacteria cultures and complex Pacific Rim Oenology Services Offering a wide range of support to the NZ wine industry • Analysis Panels • Chemical Tests • Microbiological Tests • Technical Assistance • Sensory Evaluation Pacific Rim Oenology Services LTD P.O. Box 1132, Blenheim 7240 4 Bristol St, Riverlands, Blenheim 7274 Phone: (03) 577-9000 Fax: (03) 577-9001 Email: info@pros.co.nz Website: www.pros.co.nz Now offering vinoBRETT testing Talk to Pacific Rim Oenology Services today about your wine testing needs Distributed in New Zealand by: FT071 fermentation aids to match those offered to the rest of the world. Started by international director Lisa Van de Water and colleague Sadhana Brent, the Blenheim-based company specialises in offering “more than just numbers” and can assist winemakers in applying test results to practical winemaking situations. Van de Water says if a wine problem develops, Pacific Rim Oenology can determine the origin of the trouble, what can be done about it, and how to prevent recurrence. “Our connections with other technical experts, researchers and consultants promotes the worldwide exchange of information and technology,” she says. “We assess new technology as it comes available for relevance and applications in the industry, and we like to have the support of tried and true methods as well as up-to-date industry relevant technology.” With that in mind, the company looked into PCR when it first became available, but cost and technics were prohibitive. PCR has come a long way since then and the company is delighted with the technology developed by Invisible Sentinel. “We are excited about future applications to both the wine and brewing industry,” Van de Water says. “By offering the quick turn-around time of Invisible Sentinel systems, backed up by understanding of results and microbiological issues, we provide our customers with well-rounded choices EXCITED ABOUT of analysis to match their needs. “We will be watching carefully the development of Pediococcus, Lactobacillus testing and rapid testing for the brewing industry. We are offering Invisible Sentinel testing with Veriflow for Brettanomyces testing now, and we are available to discuss your microbial and analytical needs.” Pasific Rim Oenology Services and NZMS will be at the Romeo Bragato Conference in Marlborough in August, and welcome all visitors. PCR WINETECHNOLOGY
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