Wine aging method and system
US7220439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12H1/165
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and system for altering the interaction of wine ingredients to obtain changes in wine resembling many years of natural aging, a more complete homogenous solution, and an extended shelf life. The method includes application of ultrasonic radiation to a solution containing wine ingredients at a frequency causing cavitation, optimizing the application of ultrasonic radiation to cause cavitation throughout the solution, and continuing the application of the ultrasonic radiation for a duration sufficient for the cavitation to produce a consumable wine product. The system provided implements the described method.
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