March 31, 2017
These tips are to help you update your certification documents a little each month to prepare for your June 1 through July 15 inspection to achieve SIP Certified Winery. Although the tips do not cover every Standard (wine processing rules), they help you complete the major milestones.
Read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless otherwise specified, documentation should reflect practices from December 1 through June/July.
For Full Inspection Wineries
Take this month to complete Chapter 3.
- 3.1.1 You must complete an energy use assessment at least every three years addressing the following (A PG&E energy use assessment or equivalent qualifies).
- 3.2.3 You must inspect your refrigeration system weekly and keep inspection logs when in use. Attach inspection logs.
- 3.4.1 Well and pump performance must be tested at least every 3 years. Attach most recent pump efficiency test results. Not applicable only if you do not have a well.
- 3.4.3 Air compressors must be turned off when not in use. Explain procedure.
- 3.5.2 You must have a schedule for regularly cleaning/replacing air filters and condenser coils. Attach maintenance schedule.
- 3.7.2 Heating and cooling jackets must be turned off when tanks are not in use. Attach procedure.
- 3.8.1 You must either have alternative energy measures in place or have researched costs and feasibility for future implementation. Describe alternative energy measures or attach quote.
For Documentation Inspection Wineries
What to Document for the June/July Inspection
- Complete Standards listed in the Winery Cycle 2 & 3 Standards 2017.
What to do This Month
Take this month to complete Chapter 3.
- 3.2.3 You must inspect your refrigeration system weekly and keep inspection logs when in use. Attach inspection logs.