205: Rich DeScenzo - ETS Labs

Rich DeScenzo, the Microbiology Group Leader at ETS Labs, came on this episode to discuss the science of wine microbiology and its impact on winemaking. We talked about the roles of yeast and bacteria, such as Brettanomyces, in wine quality and stability. The episode explores the evolution of microbial testing, highlighting advanced techniques like Scorpion PCR technology, which enhances microbial risk assessment and wine quality control. Rich shares insights on managing microbial risks, barrel sanitation, and the challenges of controlling Brettanomyces. The episode also touches on groundbreaking research in grapevine virus detection, emphasizing the importance of understanding microbial populations and wine chemistry for winemakers. Winemaking Class Offers and Show Notes for all episodes at Resources from this Episode Winemaking Class Offers and Show Notes for all episodes at ETS Labs This episode is sponsored by Innovint. Wineries of all sizes rely on InnoVint's winery operating system to optimize vineyard tracking, manage wine production processes, automate compliance reporting, track costs seamlessly, and make data-driven decisions. The best part? The software is intuitive, easy to use, and mobile and offline-friendly! And with the highest-rated customer service in the industry, you're guaranteed to have a smooth transition, even right before harvest. Learn more: Get a demo of the product: Join our free winemaking community, The Punchdown: Follow and Review: We'd love for you to

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205: Rich DeScenzo - ETS Labs is an episode from The Inside Winemaking Podcast with Jim Duane by Jim Duane.

This episode is 01:10:45 long.

This episode was published on Sep 16, 2025.

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