Export wine testing facility for Marlborough winemakers

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Wine ExpertCawthron recently announced the opening of its dedicated Marlborough export wine laboratory.

The facility at Grove Town Park means Cawthron can provide an internationally accredited testing service for EU and other export market certification right in the heart of New Zealand's largest wine growing region.

Cawthron Analytical Laboratories customer services manager, Augusta van Wijk says Cawthron recognises the importance of the industry in Marlborough.

"We value these wineries so much that we decided to reflect that commitment and develop a specialised laboratory testing service right on their back door step. The Cawthron Marlborough wine testing laboratory is about taking our expertise to where it's needed."

The new lab is staffed by a dedicated team who has been working to establish both the testing procedures and the new equipment over the past six months. The purpose-built laboratory has recently received IANZ accreditations and MAF (NZ Food Safety Authority) approval. It has state-of-the-art testing equipment that has given impressive results in extensive comparative calibration testing with international laboratories, ensuring customers are receiving quality results. Augusta says it was a logical decision to set up a specialised export wine lab in Blenheim.

"Over two thirds of our wine testing samples come from the Marlborough Region, so it was logical for Cawthron to invest in testing facilities that would be closer to the winemakers of the region." Export testing for wine will also continue at Cawthron's Nelson site. The new lab provides comprehensive wine analysis for export certification. The EU export certification tests include the measurement of sugars, alcohol, volatile acidity, sulphur dioxide, total acidity, citric acid and dry extract.

Cawthron Marlborough wine testing laboratory supervisor Sam Murray says they are looking forward to being able to provide a fast, flexible and personal service to the Marlborough wine industry. "One of the benefits for our clients of us being 'just down the road' is that they can pop in to discuss the testing and results. It's all part of the great service we provide to the industry."

For more information:

Augusta van Wijk, Cawthron Laboratory Services

Tel: 03 548 2319 ext 329

or Email: [email protected]

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