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Scott Laboratories

Scott Laboratories is a North American supplier of premium products for making wine, cider, and specialty beverages, with roots dating back to 1933.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Scott Laboratories is the leading supplier for the North American wine and specialty beverage industry, with roots dating back to 1933 when its story began at the University of California just days prior to the end of Prohibition. The company describes itself as a team of educators and innovators helping winemakers and beverage producers hone their craft, and it offers premium products for making wine, cider, beer, spirits, and RTD cocktails. Its product range spans fermentation, yeast nutrition, bacteria, winemaking, fining and stability, microbial control, enzymes, oak and tannins, filtration, crush equipment, cellar tools, and cork and closures. The company is based in Petaluma, California, and ships orders from its Petaluma, CA facility.

History

Scott Laboratories' story began in 1933 at the University of California, just days prior to the end of Prohibition. The company states that it brought the first commercially available cultured yeast strains to market, introduced the horizontal pneumatic grape press to North American winemakers, and spearheaded the formation of the Cork Quality Council to help set minimum quality standards for the cork industry. It describes itself as the leading supplier for the North American wine and specialty beverage industry and as a trusted partner for more than 90 years.

Products and positioning

A trusted partner for more than 90 years and the leading supplier for the North American wine and specialty beverage industry.

  • Nagardo®

    A revolutionary new advancement in microbial stabilization.

  • Go-Ferm Sterol Flash™

    Skip the hot water; rehydrate and inoculate yeast in just 20 minutes.

  • Stelvin® Screw Caps

    Sealing quality with elegance.

  • ScottCart™ Filter Cartridges

    Top tier membrane and pre-filter cartridges.

  • THERMIC oak infusion products

    Produced using a proprietary thermal modification process, resulting in a wide spectrum of flavor profiles that are incredibly consistent; available in staves, cubes, and barrel inserts, each in five distinct flavor profiles.

  • StaVin® oak infusion products

    Produced using time-tested, traditional toasting methods; hand crafted Medium and Medium Plus toasts are fire toasted and designed to mimic the sensory impact and complexity of oak barrels.

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