Newsletter May, 2026
Minimal Intervention, Maximum Value
Steric transforms production for a premier Napa winery
Steric recently completed a permanent winemaking installation in Napa Valley, integrating its Artisan processing unit directly into post-fermentation, pre-packaging workflow. This continuous, in-line application of Steric’s field-based processing system in a commercial production environment follows years of collaboration and product design with wine industry experts.
The system applies a controlled electromagnetic field to finished or near-finished wine, enabling modulation of molecular interactions associated with perceived imbalance without additives, filtration changes or thermal input.
Extensive testing has shown that Steric’s process consistently improves sensory consistency in treated wines without compromising their varietal character or vintage integrity.
Operationally, the winery is using Steric in two primary applications:
1. Reducing the need for traditional, more invasive winemaking methods
2. Increasing product value to gain higher market share
Both use cases directly impact cost of goods and blending dependency, reducing the need for corrective measures.
The installation also serves as a regional evaluation node, allowing adjacent producers to run controlled trials on production-scale volumes. This creates a pathway for continued validation under demanding operating conditions, accelerating technical adoption within high-spec winemaking environments.
For more information about this and other applications of the Steric technology in winemaking, use the form below to contact Steric.
Steric Treats Geosmin at Scale
Prominent Kentucky Distiller Recovers Significant Bourbon Inventory
Steric executed a production-scale remediation of geosmin contamination for a bourbon distiller in Kentucky, targeting one of the most persistent off-note compounds in spirits production.
Geosmin presents at extremely low sensory thresholds and is not removed through distillation, filtration, or standard maturation processes. Once present, it typically renders affected barrels commercially non-viable.
Using Steric processing, a large set of 4–6 year barrels exhibiting geosmin-related off-notes underwent treatment. Post-process sensory evaluation confirmed material reduction in geosmin perception, bringing the product into balance and ready for inclusion in the distiller’s flagship bourbon blend.
This outcome is notable given the lack of scalable, non-destructive remediation methods for geosmin.
From an operational standpoint, the ability to recover aged inventory shifts the loss profile of contamination events, converting write-offs into usable product while preserving aging investment.
At scale, this capability reduces discard rates, decreases Work-in-Process (WIP) inventory, stabilizes blending inputs, and improves overall yield efficiency across the maturation cycle.
For more information about this and other applications of the Steric technology in distilling, contact Steric.
Steric Innovates Cannabis Beverage Flavor Enhancement Process
Steric is conducting applied R&D with a leading California THC/CBD emulsion provider to address sensory instability in cannabis beverages, specifically bitterness, astringency, and phase-related texture inconsistencies.
Cannabis emulsions introduce complex interactions between cannabinoids, emulsifiers, and flavor systems, often resulting in perceptual harshness and uneven sensory profiles. These effects are difficult to correct post-formulation without iterative reformulation.
Steric’s process is being applied post-emulsion to modulate these interactions at the molecular level. Early-stage trials show promising reductions in perceived bitterness and astringency.
From a formulation standpoint, this could reduce dependency on masking agents and stabilizer adjustments. From a commercial standpoint, it supports more consistent product performance and broader consumer acceptance.
As the cannabis beverage category scales, the ability to standardize sensory output downstream rather than continuously tuning upstream inputs represents a more efficient and controllable production model. Steric’s role in this workflow is as a post-production optimization layer, enhancing consistency without altering core formulation architecture.
For more information about this and other applications of the Steric technology in distilling, contact Steric.
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