Since expanding our capabilities, McLaren Vintners has been offering a range of Analytical Services using our advanced laboratory equipment. We are NATA accredited and now offer export certificates.
Vision
McLaren Vintners vision for the laboratory is to offer a reliable, quick-turnaround wine and grape analytical service to McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and surrounding regions.
Services
Currently we offer the following analysis:
Standard Tests
- pH *
- Total Acid (TA) *
- Volatile Acid (VA) *
- Alcohol *
- Glucose + Fructose (GF) *
- Residual Sugar (RS)
- Baume
- Free Sulphur Dioxide *
- Total Sulphur Dioxide *
- Malic Acid**
- Turbidity (NTU) *
- Specific Gravity (SG)
*NATA Accredited
Standard tests are available for finished wine and juice (please note we are unable to analyse fortified or sticky wines)
Grape Maturity Testing
- We process grape samples for maturity testing and report Be, pH & TA
Export Certificates
- CAA Certificate of Analysis (for AWBC Continuing Approval Applications)
- VI1 (Packaged Wine) for export to the European Union
- Japanese Certificate**
- Taiwanese Certificate
- Combinations of the above certificates (at a discounted rate)
(please note we are unable to analyse fortified or sticky wines)
Other non-standard analysis can also be undertaken, contact us for pricing and availability- email lab@mclarenvintners.com.au or phone 08 8383 2008
Prices
Our fees are very competitive and are detailed in the Fee Schedule: CLICK TO SEE FEE SCHEDULE
Business Hours
Outside of vintage we are open 7:30am to 12:30pm Monday - Friday
During vintage (Feb - May) this is extended to 7am to 3pm Monday - Saturday
(We may be able to perform analysis outside of these hours but please ring ahead to check availablility)
Turn-around Times
For standard tests we aim to offer a 'while you wait' service (approximately 10-20 minutes depending on the analysis requested and number of samples). Alternatively, we can email results within 2 hours (this increases to 4 hours during Vintage).
For grape maturity tests, a same-day turn around is offered if samples are received during our normal business hours (as above).
For export analysis, electronic certificates will be sent out the same day, provided samples are dropped in by 12:30pm.
**Please note samples for Japanese Export or Malic Acid analysis may be subject to longer turn-around times - please contact us to discuss.
Turn-around for non-standard tests is a maximum of 5-days, although average completion is within 2 working days.
Submitting Samples for Analysis
Samples are to be clearly marked using our analysis request ticket: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TICKET TEMPLATE
Customers are required to:
- sign each sample request sheet to confirm that they have downloaded and acknowledged the Terms & Conditions of Service. (CLICK TO SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS)
- provide an email address for delivery of results. If an email address is not available please include a fax number in its place.
Quality Policy
McLaren Vintners' management and staff are committed to providing excellence in analytical services that meet customers' expectations through the understanding and implementation of a quality management system that conforms to ISO/IEC 17025 (Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories). This includes a range of quality control measures and participation in external proficiency testing. The management system undergoes regular review as part of our commitment to continual improvement. Any queries can be directed to lab@mclarenvintners.com.au
Payment for Service
The Customer agrees that all payments will be made within 7 days of invoice, unless otherwise agreed. The Laboratory reserves the right at any time before the samples are analysed to increase the price of the Service to reflect any increase in cost which is due to a factor beyond our control or if the Customer's instructions change. All sample transport costs will be borne in full by the Customer. All amounts quoted on this site are GST exclusive. Please refer to Terms and Conditions for further details. |
