Respect the Oak that
Characterises Your Wine

Cape Steam Mobile Service

At Cape Steam, our flagship onsite-mobile-service is at the core of what we do. One of the most critical elements in the winemaking process is the wood that defines the character of your wine. That’s why we provide proven protection where it matters most. Every winemaker knows that exceptional wines come from barrels that are clean and uncompromised—and that’s where we step in.

Eradicate microbial spoilage, while removing tartrates.

A significant amount of microbial spoilage and tartrates are often deeply embedded in the wood — and our steaming process effectively removes them.

Eradicate Microbial Spoilage, While Removing Tartrates.

A significant amount of microbial spoilage and tartrates are often deeply embedded in the wood — and our steaming process effectively removes them.

Take a closer look at what beneath the surface of your barrels

Advantages of Steaming Barrels

Making use of dry steam vapour sanitises wine barrels of all microbial spoilage, while removing tartrates. Our process rehydrate, revitalise and maximise the lifetime of each barrel. Cleaning wine barrels with steam, honours barrel integrity and respects the wood that characterise your wines.

Our process Rehydrates, Revitalises and Maximises Barrel Longevity and Integrity

150°C+ STEAM

Provides a deeper disinfection
and cleans barrels faster

BRETT KILLER

Steam vapour kills Brettanomyces

WATER SAVING

Steam vapour uses a lot less water than wet steam or hot water

Our process Rehydrates, Revitalises and Maximises Barrel Longevity and Integrity.

150°C+ STEAM

Provides a deeper disinfection

and cleans barrels faster

BRETT KILLER

Steam vapour

kills Brettanomyces

WATER SAVING

Steam vapour uses a lot less
water than wet steam or hot water

Proudly based in the heart of the winelands in Durbanville, Western Cape, our mobile steaming service extends across a 250 km service area — delivering fast, efficient, on-site barrel care and sanitisation at your cellar door. Our dedicated mobile units and skilled technicians, ensure minimal disruption to your production while maximising barrel performance.

Advantages of Our Mobile Service

  • On-site mobile unit with trained technician
  • 10-minute steaming cycle per 225L–300L barrel at 98°C
  • Up to 120 barrels sanitised per day
  • Only 6–10 hours cooldown period before refilling
  • Exterior sulphur water wash
  • Steaming and sanitising of foudres at 98°C
  • Sterilisation of stainless steel tanks

Our Chemical-Free Process Offer

  • High-pressure rinse after steaming to remove tartrates
  • Eradicating microbial spoilage
  • Preventing bacterial growth
  • No tannin extraction with dry saturated steam
  • Extended barrel longevity
  • Removal of all Brettanomyces & VA (volatile acidity) suppression
  • Rehydrating and revitalising of the oak
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