Method and apparatus for removal of grape seeds from grape skin

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070104842A1
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11590155

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The invention provides a method and apparatus for separating grape seeds from the pulp and skin of a grape comprising depositing grapes on a plate having apertures there-through and driving the grapes across the plate by means of a blade such that the grape seeds and juice will pass through the apertures of the plate while retaining grape skin. The grape juice may then be separated from the seeds and recombined with the pulp and skin for fermentation to produce a wine having an improved flavor profiles as a result of the different tannin contents of skin and seeds. Also provided is a method and apparatus for opening grape berries without fracturing their grape seeds.

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E & J GALLO WINERY600 YOSEMITE BLVD MODESTO CA 95354

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gallo, Ernest J Modesto, CA 5 41
Margolis, Geoffrey Los Angeles, CA 30 244

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