Alcoa Vino-Seal(TM) Wine Closure Gains Popularity with Wineries; Leal Vineyards Easily Integrates Alcoa's Glass Stopper into its Bottling Line; Nearly 500 Wineries Worldwide Use the Innovative Closure.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The Alcoa Vino-Seal(TM) wine closure has grown in popularity with winemakers worldwide. Since the "glass-on-glass" stopper was introduced two years ago in Europe under the Vino-Lok(TM) name, it has been selected by nearly 500 wineries globally as the stopper of choice for their premium wines. Leal LEAL. Loyal; that which belongs to the law. Vineyards, a California winery, is the newest member of this discriminating club debuting its 2005 Sauvignon Blanc in Vino-Seal, one of the first white wines in the United States to use the stopper. Designed by Alcoa Closure Systems International, Vino-Seal provides an ideal seal protecting the wine's purity, flavor and bouquet. The innovative stopper has an upscale design, similar to a traditional crystal decanter, and is an elegant alternative to traditional cork. Vino-Seal combines the glass stopper with an inert o-ring to provide a hermetic seal. The patented design prevents oxidation and contaminates from entering the bottle, while retaining desirable free sulfur levels. In addition, no corkscrew corkscrew a deformity in which the affected part is spiraled like a corkscrew. corkscrew claw a probably heritable defect of the lateral claw, usually of the front feet, of cattle causing serious lameness. is needed for opening the bottle and the wine can be resealed with the closure. "Independent market research indicates there are three benefits winemakers look for when selecting a wine stopper: The stopper must protect the flavor and aroma of the wine, the closure must easily integrate into a bottling line, and it must deliver a premium image. Vino-Seal meets these requirements," said Laura Clark, Adult Beverage Marketing Manager, Alcoa CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International . Leal Vineyards Selects Vino-Seal Leal Vineyards Owner Frank Leal recently chose the glass closure for its 2005 Sauvignon Blanc. "The decision to use Vino-Seal was an easy one, because of its excellent attributes. Avoiding TCA TCA 1. trichloroacetic acid. 2. tricarboxylic acid cycle (Krebs cycle). TCA Tricyclic antidepressant, see there taint (corked corked adj. 1. Sealed with or as if with a cork. 2. Tainted in flavor by an unsound cork: corked port. 3. Blackened by burnt cork. bottles) is the most important benefit, but the elegant look and simplicity of a glass closure creates a truly cutting-edge package. We were able to easily integrate Vino-Seal into our existing bottling line without incurring additional costs," said Leal. Leal Vineyards new Sauvignon Blanc fits a needed niche for the winery, adding an "alternative white" alongside the Leal Chardonnay. It is Leal's first release of a white wine not carrying a San Benito County appellation ap·pel·la·tion n. 1. A name, title, or designation. 2. A protected name under which a wine may be sold, indicating that the grapes used are of a specific kind from a specific district. 3. The act of naming. . In this case, the fruit source was an award-winning vineyard near Clear Lake on the North Coast; the wine bears a Lake County AVA Ava, in the Bible Ava (ā`və), in the Bible, an unidentified city of Mesopotamia, perhaps the same as Ivah. Its inhabitants are called Avites. designation. Only 843 cases were produced; the Leal Sauvignon Blanc retails for $24 at the winery's tasting room. It's clean, crisp fruit expression and balancing acidity is sure to be a crowd pleaser for pairing to summer's lighter fare. About Leal Vineyards Leal Vineyards is the creation and collaboration of owner Frank Leal and winemaker Dave "Griff n. 1. Grasp; reach. A vein of gold ore within one spade's griff. - Holland. 2. (Weaving) An arrangement of parallel bars for lifting the hooked wires which raise the warp threads in a loom for weaving figured goods. " Griffith. Their mission is to fashion exceptional wines that appeal to connoisseur and novice alike. Nestled in the rolling foothills of Hollister in California's Central Coast region, the winery was hand built in 1999 with an eye to both tradition and cutting-edge technique. About Alcoa CSI Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. (CSI), a part of Alcoa Inc, is recognized as a world leader in closure design, manufacturing and closure application systems. In addition to quality closures and capping equipment, Alcoa CSI provides a global network of technical service and support to all key markets. Major markets include carbonated soft drinks, food, juice and isotonic isotonic /iso·ton·ic/ (-ton´ik) 1. denoting a solution in which body cells can be bathed without net flow of water across the semipermeable cell membrane. 2. , bottled water, beer, dairy, wine and distilled spirits, personal care, and automotive fluids. In its 27 locations and offices worldwide, Alcoa CSI employs nearly 3,000 people. The company is guided by principles of strict customer satisfaction, total quality manufacturing and technical service, all tied to specific customer needs. For more information on Alcoa CSI, visit their website at www.alcoacsi.com. www.alcoa.com Note to Editors: There should be an accent over the "e" in "Leal" throughout the release & photo caption. |
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