Vinethol RTD Wine: Fusion of Stable Wine Base & High-Purity Ethanol

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Vinethol represents the cutting edge of ready-to-drink wine technology—combining a shelf-stable wine matrix with ultra-pure neutral ethanol to deliver consistent flavor, clarity, and microbiological stability without cold chain requirements.

1. Raw Material & Base Wine Production

  • Varietal Juice Selection: Single-vineyard grape musts (Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat) are assessed via °Brix (22–24°) and titratable acidity (5.5–6.5 g/L) to ensure optimal sugar–acid balance.
  • Must Adjustment: pH adjusted to 3.2–3.4 using tartaric acid; malic acid reduction via malolactic fermentation is bypassed to preserve bright varietal aromatics.
  • Cold Stabilization: Post-fermentation wine is held at –4 °C for 48 h to precipitate potassium bitartrate, reducing tartrate instability in ambient storage.

2. High-Purity Ethanol Fortification

  • Ethanol Source: Neutral spirit produced in multi-column distillation (20 theoretical plates, reflux ratio ~40:1) and further purified via molecular-sieve dehydration to ≥ 99.5 % v/v ethanol.
  • Aroma Preservation: Ethanol is spiked with micro-dosed esters (ethyl hexanoate, isoamyl acetate) to compensate for dilution of varietal volatiles, confirmed via GC-MS profiling.

3. Precision Blending & Stabilization

  • 24 % ABV Matrix: Blends are formulated at a 24 % v/v final ABV ratio—approximately 70 % base wine to 30 % neutral spirit—under inert-gas blanketed conditions to minimize oxygen pickup (≤ 0.1 mg/L).
  • Stabilizing Agents: Addition of metatartaric acid (0.2 g/L) and mannoproteins (0.5 g/L) inhibits protein haze and fine tartrate precipitation over ambient storage.

4. Filtration & Microbial Safety

  • Crossflow Microfiltration: A two-stage 0.65 µm → 0.45 µm membrane sequence removes yeast and bacterial cells while retaining desirable colloids for mouthfeel.
  • Sterile Filtration: Final 0.2 µm cartridge filtration ensures a sterile, shelf-stable product (no microbial growth for ≥ 24 months at 25 °C).
  • UV-C & Nitrogen Sparging: In-line UV-C exposure (254 nm, 0.8 J/cm²) and nitrogen overlay protect against oxidative degradation and preserve varietal esters.

5. Aseptic Packaging

  • Glass Bottle Filling: 330 ml bottles are sterilized with peracetic acid (150 ppm) and hot-filled at 75 °C under laminar airflow to ensure asepsis.
  • Can Filling (330 ml & 500 ml): High-pressure blow-fill-seal (BFS) lines incorporate CO₂ back-pressure (0.2 bar) and inert gas purging to maintain headspace O₂ < 0.5 mg/L.
  • Caps & Sealing: Screw-caps with butyl rubber liners ensure hermetic seal and no taint migration; torque control validates cap integrity (2.5 ± 0.1 Nm).

6. Quality Assurance & Traceability

  • Analytical Benchmarks:
    • HPLC: Residual sugar < 2 g/L; organic acids profile (tartaric, malic, citric).
    • GC-FID/MS: Key aroma esters (ethyl acetate 50–70 mg/L; isoamyl acetate 10–15 mg/L).
    • FT-IR/Ethanol: ABV ± 0.1 % v/v, verified inline.
    • Spectrophotometry: Color at 420 nm (palette conformity), haze < 2 NTU.
  • Sensory Panels: ISO 8589‐trained panelists perform descriptive analysis and triangular tests to validate flavor consistency across production lots.
  • Digital Batch Records: Every unit is tagged with a GS1-compliant QR code linking to its full production dossier—must reports, fermentation logs, filtration cycles, and sensory evaluations.

Key Flavours (24 % ABV | No Added Sugar)

  • Pineapple Ginger | Mango Passion | Hibiscus Berry | Vanilla Cola | Strawberry Cream

By integrating stable-wine science with ultra-high-purity ethanol and rigorous aseptic processing, Vinethol delivers a reliable, on-the-go wine experience—engineered for maximum shelf stability, vibrant aromatics, and uncompromised quality.

ProductPackaging FormatsABVColourTasteFinish
Vinethol Pineapple Ginger330 ml bottle (24 per case)
330 ml can (24 per case)
500 ml can (20 per case)		24%Pale goldBright pineapple balanced with warm ginger spiceCrisp, zesty, clean
Vinethol Mango Passion330 ml bottle (24 per case)
330 ml can (24 per case)
500 ml can (20 per case)		24%Bright amberLush mango sweetness fused with tangy passionfruitSmooth, tropical linger
Vinethol Hibiscus Berry330 ml bottle (24 per case)
330 ml can (24 per case)
500 ml can (20 per case)		24%Deep ruby redFloral hibiscus complemented by mixed berry notesTart, floral, refreshing
Vinethol Vanilla Cola330 ml bottle (24 per case)
330 ml can (24 per case)
500 ml can (20 per case)		24%Cola brownCreamy vanilla layered over classic cola sweetnessSmooth, sweet, effervescent
Vinethol Strawberry Cream330 ml bottle (24 per case)
330 ml can (24 per case)
500 ml can (20 per case)		24%Soft pinkRipe strawberry with a hint of creamy vanillaSilky, dessert-style finish